The Eight Fairies (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, The Eight Fairies is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Taishang Laojun Deyu Emperor ordered to find eight candidates who had the potential to become immortals, namely Li Xuan's iron crusade Li who borrowed the corpse to return his soul, Han Zhongli, the old man Zhang Guolao who sold fruits, Lü Dongbin, the reincarnation of Huayang Zhenren, He Xiangu, a flower girl He Xiangu, Lan Caihe who sang with a clapper, Han Xiangzi, a talented son holding a horizontal flute, and Cao Guoun, his uncle. The eight people were originally ordinary people, each with different backgrounds and encounters, but they were enlightened and cultivated by Lao Jun. The eight people went everywhere to help others and do good deeds to accumulate virtue, during which they encountered the murder of the Dragon Prince, the Dragon Cousin, the Heavenly Dao Ancestor and others three and four times, can they overcome all difficulties and achieve positive results?
Who’s in it. The Eight Fairies stars Kong Hon as 铁拐李, Savio Tsang as 李玄, Pui-chun Yuen as 何仙姑 and Pat Poon as 吕洞宾, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Eight Fairies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eight Fairies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eight Fairies tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eight Fairies (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eight Fairies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eight Fairies worth watching?
- The Eight Fairies holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eight Fairies?
- The Eight Fairies stars Kong Hon, Savio Tsang, Pui-chun Yuen, Pat Poon and Ling Man-Hoi.
- When was The Eight Fairies released?
- The Eight Fairies was released in 1985.