Hunan TV The Story of Ming Lan
Created by Zheng Yi · 2018–2019 ·
The Story of Ming Lan (2018–2019) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Zheng Yi; stream on Viki, iQIYI.
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Where to watch The Story of Ming Lan
The Story of Ming Lan is available on Viki, iQIYI — regional notes: Viki, iQIYI in the United States; TVING in South Korea. Catalog platform tag: Hunan TV.
Where to watch The Story of Ming Lan by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| South Korea | TVING |
| United States | Viki, iQIYI |
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Is The Story of Ming Lan worth watching?
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Zheng Yi and streaming on Viki, iQIYI.
Celluloid Verdict
Zhao Liying’s career-defining period masterpiece — Ming Lan’s rise through Song-dynasty society.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is The Story of Ming Lan about?
Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.
Critic Reviews
The Story of Ming Lan Review (2018–2019): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Zheng Yi's The Story of Ming Lan (2018–2019) runs 1 season, 78 episodes on Hunan TV — a drama series from China carrying a 76% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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Most searched questions about The Story of Ming Lan
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Yes — The Story of Ming Lan scores 77% on Celluloid. Zhao Liying’s career-defining period masterpiece — Ming Lan’s rise through Song-dynasty society. Stream on Hunan TV.
The Story of Ming Lan has 1 season and 78 episodes (2018–2019). It is currently marked ended on Celluloid.
The Story of Ming Lan is catalogued under Hunan TV and commonly streams on Hunan TV. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
The Story of Ming Lan stars Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong, Karlina Zhang, and others. Created by Zheng Yi.
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan has ended (2018–2019). You can watch the complete 1-season run without waiting on renewals.
The Story of Ming Lan is primarily in Mandarin (China). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
About 59 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 78 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
No — The Story of Ming Lan is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Hunan TV. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
The Story of Ming Lan first aired in 2018 and ran through 2019 (2018–2019). Created by Zheng Yi; it streams on Viki, iQIYI today.
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Hunan TV on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.
The Story of Ming Lan stars Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong, Karlina Zhang, Shi Shi, and others. Created by Zheng Yi.
The Story of Ming Lan has 78 episodes across 1 season (2018–2019).