Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Winner is King

Web Drama: Winner is King / Sha Po Lang
Chinese Title: 烽火流金 / Feng Huo Liu Jin / 杀破狼 / Sha Po Lang
Broadcast Website: Tencent

Broadcast Date: TBA

Genre: Historical
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 45
Director: Ciwen Media
Production Company: Tencent Penguin Pictures, Ciwen Media, Yide Wenhua, Wit & Key
Producer: Qi Shuai, Ma Zhongjun, Han Hao
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by Priest
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

After being ravaged by relentless warfare, Beixuan Kingdom gains a short period of peace. Chang Geng (Chen Zheyuan) is an ordinary boy from the countryside. When he almost fell prey to a pack of wolves once, he was rescued by Shen Shiliu (Tan Jianci). Out of gratitude, Chang Geng acknowledges Shen Shiliu as his foster father.

War erupts once again due to the invasion of foreign tribes. Amidst the chaos, Chang Geng discovers a shocking truth about everything that he thought he knew. He is the fourth prince of Beixuan while Shen Shiliu is none other than Commander Gu Yun. Gu Yun fights off the wolf tribe and escorts Chang Geng to the capital under orders from the palace.

The new emperor Li Feng is eager to prove himself despite his lack of foundation. He begins to question Gu Yun's loyalty and sends him away to guard the borders in an attempt to strip him off his power. Meanwhile, Chang Geng becomes part of the Linyuan Pavillion by chance and studies under the tutelage of skilled masters. After experiencing many hardships, he grows into a talented man with the ability to govern a nation. As Beixuan faces enemies on all sides, Chang Geng makes his return and overcomes each adversary that comes his way.

Fun Facts

Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios.
Filming wrapped after 133 days on November 13, 2020.
The first conceptual poster was recalled after accusations that it has plagiarized the work of another artist.
Sha Po Lang is one of the classics from author Priest who is known for writing BL (Boys' Love) novels.
Two of Priest's BL novels Tian Ya Ke and Sha Po Lang were both adapted into drama in 2020.
Song Jiyang from The Untamed also joins the cast.
It is a reunion between Li Hongyi and Sun Anke after Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me back when she was still using the screen name Zhang Xiaowei.

Cast

	Tan Jianci as Gu Yun
	Chen Zheyuan as Chang Geng
	Li Hongyi as Shen Yi
	Sun Anke as Chen Qingxu
	Dong Yanlei as Ge Chen
	Song Jiyang as Cao Chunhua
	Yu Chengen as Le Ran