上阳赋 (2021): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2021, 上阳赋 is a drama and krieg & politik series.

What it’s about. Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi strike a deal for the sake of power. They marry first before falling in love and join hands to protect their homeland. She is a woman who is no less than any man while he rose from humble beginnings. The imperial family has become rotten to the core. The nobles are lavish with no regard for the people. Princess Wang Xuan and her childhood sweetheart, the third prince, become pawns of a prophecy that states, "to acquire thee is to obtain the world." Being pulled into the matters of the court, Wang Xuan is married off by her father to Xiao Qi who comes from a poor family. On the night of their wedding, Xiao Qi is forced to leave the capital. Wang Xuan is shamed and discouraged. The Helan Prince kidnaps Wang Xuan in order to seek revenge on Xiao Qi. The crisis they face becomes a blessing in disguise for the couple. Wang Xuan is moved and inspired by Xiao Qi's wish to bring peace and prosperity to the nation and they fall in love.

Who’s in it. 上阳赋 stars Zhang Ziyi as 王儇, Zhou Yiwei as 萧綦, Tony Yang as 子澹 and Yu Hewei as 王蔺, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 上阳赋 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 上阳赋 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 上阳赋 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.