The Great Revival (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Series · ★ 9

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Released in 2007, The Great Revival is a drama and war & politics series.

What it’s about. The Great Revival, also known as Wo Xin Chang Dan, is a Chinese television series based on the conflict between the Yue and Wu states during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The Chinese title of the series comes from a Chinese idiom derived from King Goujian of Yue's perseverance in overcoming the odds to revive his fallen state of Yue and conquer the rival state of Wu. The series was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China in January 2007.

Who’s in it. The Great Revival stars Chen Daoming as 越王勾践, Hu Jun as 吴王夫差, Ady An as 西施 and Zuo Xiaoqing as 雅鱼, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Great Revival sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Revival page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Great Revival (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Revival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Great Revival worth watching?
The Great Revival holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Great Revival?
The Great Revival stars Chen Daoming, Hu Jun, Ady An, Zuo Xiaoqing and Wang Bing.
When was The Great Revival released?
The Great Revival was released in 2007.