The Legend of White Snake (2019)

I. Introduction

Primarily based on the 1992 television series adaptation of the folk tale legend. Cecilia Yip, who played Xu Xian in the 1992 television series adaptation of the folk tale legend, plays Xu Xian's mother. Maggie Chen, who played Xiao Qing in the 1992 television series adaptation of the folk tale legend, plays Yu Furong, Qing’s mother in the series, The Legend of White Snakeis a 2019 streaming television series starring Ju Jingyi and Yu Menglong. It is based on the Chinese folk legend Legend of the White Snake. It was shot in Wuxi & lasted four months beginning on March 7, 2018 and ending on July 3, 2018.The series airs on iQiyi starting April 3, 2019.

II. Synopsis

Spirits have walked unnoticed through the mortal world since the dawn of time. Parts of this world, yet separate, these immortal beings are regarded as nothing but legend by the humans around them. But what happens when these two worlds collide? Provoked by the actions of a seemingly sly human, an ancient snake spirit takes on a human form, in order to prove him a fraud. Convinced she’s doing the world a favor, Bai Su Zhen challenges Xu Xuan to a contest of skill but what starts as a heated rivalry soon turns to a burning passion. Faced with opposition from every side, Bai Su Zhen and Xu Xuan’s love is put to the test time and time again in this newest retelling of a classic folktale.

III. Trailer

IV. Episodes

V. OSTs

VI. Reception

The drama has gained the scores such as 4.4 on Douban, 7.6 on Mydramalist, 7.7 on IMDB, & 9.0 on both Rakuten Viki &, iQiyi.

VII. Awards & Nominations