New Legend of Madame White Snake

New Legend of Madame White Snake reimagines the classic folktale as a lush drama where ancient magic brushes against a modern atmosphere. Bai Suzhen, a powerful and compassionate spirit in human disguise, and her companion Xiao Qing guide a love that defies mortality as Xu Xian crosses paths with them. The story threads romance, sacrifice, and the struggle between love and duty, while Fahai the monk stands as a rigid counterforce. The ensemble navigates a world that blends mythic creatures, enchanted realms, and human stakes, offering a portrait of devotion that tests loyalty, identity, and the price of power. Expect romance, peril, and dazzling spectacle rather than a simple fairy tale.

Produced for television and first shown on Taiwan Television in 1992, the series later aired on China Central Television in 1993. It adapts the legend of the White Snake with a star ensemble led by Angie Chiu and Cecilia Yip.

The series left a lasting cultural imprint across Taiwan and mainland China, reinforcing the White Snake myth as a touchstone of romance and mysticism. Memorable costumes, bold visuals, and strong performances helped anchor beloved images of Bai Suzhen Xiao Qing and Fahai in popular culture.

Critics praised the production values and the way it distilled a centuries old legend into a contemporary dramatic arc. The show explores themes of love and duty, transformation and power, and the line between human and supernatural realms, inviting questions about choice and fate.