Monday, 4 June 2018

Heroes

Drama: Heroes / Fearless
Chinese Title: 大侠霍元甲 / Da Xia Huo Yuan Jia
Broadcast Network: CCTV-8
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Broadcast Period: July 16, 2020 - August 12, 2020

Air Time: Daily Primetime Drama, 19:30 (3 eps), released online (2 ep) for VIP, next day for non-VIP (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Action, Republican
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 45
Director: Bo Shan, Liu Fang
Screenwriter: Guo Jingyu
Production Company: iQIYI Pictures
Production Date: 2018
Origin: China

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story that follows Huo Yuanjia, a martial artist who fought bravely in every match to win honor for his nation.

After the Hundred Days' Reform failed to achieve its purpose, the 'Six Gentlemen' who spearheaded reform were executed. Huo Yuanjia (Vincent Zhao) is a hot-blooded patriot who aspires to do good for his country. His efforts are always met with resistance, and he could only watch helplessly as people became martyrs for their beliefs. Shortly afterwards, the Eight-Nation Alliance launched an attack on China. Wang Wu dies trying to defend against the invaders. Upon hearing news of his death, Huo Yuanjia has gone to collect his remains without knowing that his action would bring great harm to the Huo Family.

One year later, Huo Yuanjia goes out of hiding to become a bodyguard. He falls into a trap laid out by his enemies once again and barely survives the ordeal. Dejected, he decides to go to Shanghai and forms the Jing Wu Men. His success becomes a threat in the eyes of the Japanese and they engage in a battle of wits and will.

Fun Facts

Filming began on July 18, 2018.
Filming took place in China.
Huo Yuanjia is a Chinese martial artist who lived during the late 1800's to early 1900's.
Vincent Zhao took the starring role in the 2001 television series The Legend of Huo Yuanjia.

Cast

	Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo as Huo Yuanjia
	Nikita Mao Linlin as Wang Shi
	Ashton Chen as Chen Zhen
	Wang Zhiyi as Sha Yan
	Jia Hongwei as Liu Zhensheng
	Wu Chao as Nong Jinsun
	Zheng Binhui as Sha Lang
	Kou Jiarui as Huang Wenfa
	Yang Zhigang as Tan Sitong

Supporting Cast

Zhang Chunzhong as Ying Si
Eddy Ko as Huo Endi
Hasi Gaowa as Huo Mu
Lu Lin as Huo's Sister In Law
Lu Jiani as He Mali
Zhou Bin as Xu Dayou
Xu Zhengguo as Gao Qi
Sui Mingyang as Huo Yuandong
Hei Zi as Wang Wu
Liang Xiaolong as Sun Wuji
Wang Huichun as Huang Jinrong

Episode Ratings

CCTV-8
Date	Episode	CSM59 Cities (%)
Date	Episode	Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2020-07-16	1-3	0.852	3.397	7
2020-07-17	4-6	0.887	3.500	7
2020-07-18	7-9	1.021	4.004	7
2020-07-19	10-12	1.084	3.976	6
2020-08-01	13-15	1.096	4.173	5
2020-08-02	16-18	1.091	4.214	5
2020-08-03	19-21	1.135	4.396	6
2020-08-04	22-24	1.215	4.695	3
2020-08-05	25-27	1.400	5.457	2
2020-08-06	28-30	1.370	5.313	3
2020-08-07	31-33	1.338	4.925	4
2020-08-08	34-36	1.396	5.384	1
2020-08-09	37-38	1.421	5.191	3
2020-08-10	39-41	1.441	5.479	3
2020-08-11	42-44	1.536	5.857	2
2020-08-12	45	1.238	4.491	5
Average	1 - 45	1.221	4.653