The series follows the journey of Guo Jing, a simple-minded but exceptionally righteous young man, and his adventures with the brilliant, witty, and loyal Huang Rong. Set against the backdrop of the falling Song Dynasty, the plot is a perfect blend of romance, political intrigue, martial arts rivalry, and nationalistic duty [2].
sits comfortably in the middle. It has the production value of the 2000s with the heart of the 1980s. It is the "definitive version for the streaming generation." the legend of condor heroes 2017
In Chinese TV, it’s common to cast the prettiest pop stars and hope for the best. 2017 took risks. The series follows the journey of Guo Jing,
: Using younger actors like Yang Xuwen and Li Yitong brings a "fresh, innocent" energy to the central romance, which is portrayed with a charming modesty. It has the production value of the 2000s
Louis Cha’s (Jin Yong) epic novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes is the bedrock of modern wuxia literature. It has been adapted for the screen over a dozen times, spanning multiple generations. When Dragon TV announced yet another adaptation for 2017, fans were skeptical. The market was saturated with CGI-heavy fantasy dramas, and the shadow of iconic past adaptations—particularly the 1983 and 2003 versions—loomed large.
🎬 Unlike many wuxia dramas of the late 2010s that drowned scenes in heavy "beauty filters" and cheap green screen, the 2017 version went for a more grounded, cinematic look. The Mongolian grasslands felt vast and real, and the fight choreography felt weighty.
Here is why this version stands tall among the dozens of adaptations: