Saturday, 24 April 2021

Five Kings of Thieves

Web Drama: Five Kings of Thieves / Wuxing Shijia
Chinese Title: 五行世家 / Wu Xing Shi Jia
Broadcast Website: Youku

Broadcast Date: March 23, 2024

Air Time: 18:00 (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Fantasy, Republican
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 12
Director: Ju Xingmao
Creative Director: Lin Ke
Screenwriter: Zhou Bing, Li Zong, Su Fa, Yuan Chun
Production Company: Youku, DSiM
Executive Producer: An Xiaofen
Chief Producer: Xie Ying
Producer: Yan Dandan, Liu Lu
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from the novel Five Thief Lords (五大贼王) by Zhang Haifan

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

An orphan who grew up in the streets is pulled into the chaos during turbulent times. In order to protect those around him, he braves repeated brushes with death and relies on his wits and will to protect the national treasures.

During the Warlord Era, the mysterious jade beads that people have been trying to track down for generations has appeared in jianghu. According to the legend, sealed within it are clues to a priceless treasure that symbolizes the throne. At this time, revolutionaries and progressive students launch a campaign to protect the national treasures. The central plains unites under the leadership of the "Five Elements Families" to eradicate Zhang Siye and Japan's Black Dragon Association. Through a series of circumstances, Huo Xiaoxie (Darren Wang) is caught in the fray and eventually integrates the five elements to become a force to be reckoned with in the revolutionary struggle to restore China.

Fun Facts

The booting ceremony was held in Hengdian on October 17, 2020.
Filming wrapped in two months on December 7, 2020.
The premiere set on March 13, 2023 has been postponed.

Cast

	Darren Wang Talu as Huo Xiaoxie
	Ren Min as Shui Yaoer
	Zhao Huawei as Zheng Zedao
	Wang Xiuzhu as Hei Sanbian
	Tan Xiaofan as Lin Wan
	Wang Ruolin as Yan Jingtian