Legend of the Phoenix (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, Legend of the Phoenix is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set in the fictional Eastern Liang dynasty, circus performer Ye Ningzhi’s troupe enters the palace and stages a performance to celebrate the empress dowager’s birthday. The ambitious grand princess (emperor’s sister) decides to cause mischief by framing her for treason, though the heroine is saved by strategist Wei Guang, and falls in love at first sight with him.
Who’s in it. Legend of the Phoenix stars He Hongshan as Ye Ning Zhi, Cao Xiwen as Zheng Shu Jun, Xu Zhengxi as Wei Kuang and Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung as Lang Kun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Legend of the Phoenix has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legend of the Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend of the Phoenix tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legend of the Phoenix (2019)?
- In US, Legend of the Phoenix is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Legend of the Phoenix worth watching?
- Legend of the Phoenix holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legend of the Phoenix?
- Legend of the Phoenix stars He Hongshan, Cao Xiwen, Xu Zhengxi, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung and Liu Min.
- When was Legend of the Phoenix released?
- Legend of the Phoenix was released in 2019.