The Legend Of Condor Heroes 2017 -
The story is set during the Southern Song Dynasty as Jin and Mongol forces threaten the Chinese borders. It follows the parallel but divergent lives of two sons of fallen heroes:
: Raised as a prince in the Jin Empire by Wanyan Honglie, who he believes is his true father. He is intelligent and charming but becomes scheming and treacherous, ultimately refusing to acknowledge his Han Chinese ancestry. The Legend Begins the legend of condor heroes 2017
as Huang Rong: Widely acclaimed for her "pretty and cute" portrayal of the clever and mischievous heroine. Chen Xingxu The story is set during the Southern Song
The 2017 version of "The Legend of Condor Heroes" helped to introduce the classic novel to a new generation of viewers. The series also sparked renewed interest in the original novel, with book sales increasing significantly in the aftermath of the series' broadcast. The Legend Begins as Huang Rong: Widely acclaimed
Naturally, the 2017 version is not without flaws. Purists may lament the slight downplaying of some subplots or the revised dialogue for certain secondary characters. At 52 episodes, the pacing can lag in the middle arc, particularly during extended training sequences. Furthermore, the reliance on CGI, while generally well-executed, occasionally feels artificial compared to the raw physicality of the 1983 or 1994 adaptations. Some may also find the romance between Guo Jing and Huang Rong slightly too polished, missing the raw, awkward innocence of previous portrayals.
The 2017 version is particularly praised for its "modest" but high-quality production choices: Faithful Adaptation:
