The Legends

Lu Zhao Yao sets her sights on the legendary Wanjun Sword passed down by her predecessor, only to be dragged into a deadly clash with the ten immortal sects. In the chaos she jumps to the belief that Li Chen Lan is tied to the incident, convinced he is the son of the former cult leader. Five years pass and Li Chen Lan has claimed the cult's leadership, while Zhao Yao teams up with the skilled cultivator Qin Zhi Yan to pursue revenge. As their plans unfold, Zhao Yao's resolve wavers and she begins to feel drawn to Qin Zhi Yan, complicating the path ahead. The world feels vast and treacherous, with sharp swordplay and sly humor throughout the episodes.

Released in 2019, The Legends is directed by Steve Cheng Wai-Man and created by Yang Qianzi and Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. It presents an original fantasy action in a wuxia world with lush visuals and a political backdrop that deepens.

Fans and casual viewers alike praised the show for its swordplay sights and moody visuals, contributing to a wave of wuxia style dramas on streaming platforms. It sparked discussions around loyalty, power dynamics among sects, and the patient pull of forbidden affection, inviting comparisons to other streaming era fantasies today.

Audience response appears positive though niche, reflected in an 8.278 out of 10 from 18 votes. The series centers on revenge, leadership, mistaken connections, and the tension between duty and desire, weaving action with a developing romance, while offering sharp character dynamics and moral ambiguity today.

Awards: No major nominations documented. The cast delivers solid performances and the production leans into ornate costumes, practical stunts, and atmospheric set pieces, but it did not attract widely recognized accolades during its run, which has left room for future recognition. Some fans even hope a revival could bring honors.