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Serenade of Peaceful Joy

TV Show 2020 45m/ep 5.7 /10 Ended
Hunan Television A Hunan Television Original
Directed by Zhang Kaizhou

Serenade of Peaceful Joy follows Zhao Zhen, better known as Emperor Renzong of Song, as a ruler who wrestles with the guiding principles that shape his realm and the love he harbors for his daughter. Set against a richly drawn Song dynasty court, the series threads political scheming, factional... Read more

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About Serenade of Peaceful Joy

Serenade of Peaceful Joy follows Zhao Zhen, better known as Emperor Renzong of Song, as a ruler who wrestles with the guiding principles that shape his realm and the love he harbors for his daughter. Set against a richly drawn Song dynasty court, the series threads political scheming, factional intrigue, and intimate confidences into one tense story. The Emperor is pressed by ministers who demand a firm hand and by court rivals who test his loyalties, while his advisors and family complicate every choice. With the weight of dynastic expectations and the bond with his daughter, he must decide what balance between duty and affection will define his legacy. The tension feels personal, even when the stakes are public.

Released in 2020, Serenade of Peaceful Joy is directed by Zhang Kaizhou. The drama foregrounds Emperor Renzong and his court with Wang Kai as Zhao Zhen, Maggie Jiang as Empress Cao, and Ren Min as Zhao Huirou, Princess Fu Kang.

The overall reception highlights the show's formal production values and steady performances that illuminate duty versus desire. Thematically it tightens around how power tests personal loyalties, the cost of political compromise, and the delicate balance a ruler must strike between obligation and love.

Details

Release Date
April 07, 2020
Episode Length
45m
User Ratings
3 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
69
Network
Hunan Television, Tencent Video
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama
Country
China
Studio
Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd. +1 more
External Links
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Cast

Wang Kai

Wang Kai

Zhao Zhen, Emperor Song Renzong

Maggie Jiang

Maggie Jiang

Cao Danshu, Empress Cao

Ren Min

Ren Min

Zhao Huirou, Princess Fu Kang

Bian Cheng

Bian Cheng

Eunuch Liang Huaiji

Yang Le

Yang Le

Han Qi

Ye Zuxin

Ye Zuxin

Zhang Maoze

Yu Entai

Yu Entai

Yan Shu

Wang Churan

Wang Churan

Noble Consort Zhang

Liu Jun

Liu Jun

Fan Zhongyan

Li Yanan

Li Yanan

Fu Bi

Director: Zhang Kaizhou

Seasons (1 season, 69 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

69 episodes - 2020

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Serenade of Peaceful Joy has 1 season with a total of 69 episodes.

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Serenade of Peaceful Joy follows Zhao Zhen, better known as Emperor Renzong of Song, as a ruler who wrestles with the guiding principles that shape his realm and the love he harbors for his daughter. Set against a richly drawn Song dynasty court, the series threads political scheming, factional i...

Serenade of Peaceful Joy stars Wang Kai, Maggie Jiang, Ren Min, Bian Cheng, and Yang Le.

Serenade of Peaceful Joy was released on April 07, 2020.

Serenade of Peaceful Joy is a Drama series.

The series centers on Emperor Song Renzong of the Song dynasty and presents his life in a dramatic, fictionalized narrative. It isn’t a documentary and blends historical elements with invented drama.

There are 69 episodes across 1 season, and the show has ended. No new seasons are planned.

Wang Kai portrays Zhao Zhen, the Emperor Song Renzong. This character is the central figure in the series' political and personal storyline.

Maggie Jiang plays Cao Danshu, Empress Cao. She is a key figure within the imperial court.