The series follows the 1200–1220s CE (late Southern Song Dynasty), against the backdrop of the Jin–Song wars and the rise of Genghis Khan. The story splits into two parallel arcs:
| Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | (as of 2025) | 8.0/10 (high for Chinese TV dramas) | | IMDb Rating | 8.4/10 | | MyDramaList Rating | 8.5/10 | | CSM52 City Ratings | Peaked at 1.23% (solid but not blockbuster) | | Streaming Views (iQiyi) | Over 5 billion views (within first year) |
An honest but slow-witted youth raised in Mongolia. Despite his perceived "stupidity," his persistence and pure heart allow him to master formidable martial arts and eventually become a great patriot. the legend of condor heroes 2017
Modern Wuxia dramas have a terrible habit of using "flying" CGI magic and wire-fu that looks like a video game. took a different philosophy.
The use of relatively new lead actors (Yang Xuwen and Li Yitong) was initially a risk but was well-received for bringing youthful energy to the characters. The series follows the 1200–1220s CE (late Southern
The protagonist; a kind-hearted and powerful martial artist. Huang Rong
A central element of the 2017 series is the quest for the Nine Yin Manual and the legendary status of the Five Greats , who represent the pinnacle of martial skill: Huang Yaoshi (Miao Kiu-wai) Western Venom: Ouyang Feng (He Ziming) Southern Emperor: Duan Zhixing (Ray Lui) Northern Beggar: Hong Qigong (Shao Bing) Central Divine: Wang Chongyang (Han Dong) Production and Reception Modern Wuxia dramas have a terrible habit of
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 2017: A Modern Classic of Wuxia