Zhang Qing, a present-day college student in culture and history major wants to study in professor Ye's postgraduate class, so he decides to write a historical fiction to elaborate his perspective of analyzing ancient literature history with modern concept. In the fiction, Zhang himself acts as a young man Fan Xian with mysterious life who lives in a remote seaside town of Kingdom Qing in his childhood, under the help of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. Fan goes to the capital when he grows up, where he experiences plenty of ordeal and temper. Fan persists in adhering the rule of justice and goodness and lives his own glorious life.
Episode Ratings Grid
Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.
The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.
🏆 Top Episodes
#1 8.8
S2E34Episode #2.34
Fan Xian let go of the old people who attack his boat. It makes the old people feel touched. When the boat stops at the pier, Fan Xian use the gifts from the officials to send the Jiangbei disaster victims back home. The people are grateful.
#2
S1E32 8.7
Episode #1.32
#3
S1E26 8.5
Episode #1.26
4. S1E18 "Episode #1.18" 8.4
5. S1E13 "Episode #1.13" 8.3
6. S1E20 "Episode #1.20" 8.3
7. S1E14 "Episode #1.14" 8.2
8. S1E15 "Episode #1.15" 8.2
9. S1E17 "Episode #1.17" 8.2
10. S1E21 "Episode #1.21" 8.2
📉 Bottom Episodes
#82
S2E2 6.5
Episode #2.2
Fan Xian goes to the Eastern Palace to meet the Crown Prince and informs him that the Second Prince and Elder Princess are colluding with Northern Qi in a smuggling trade. Fan Xian says a place called Shijia Town must be investigated to find proof.
81. S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 6.7
80. S2E4 "Episode #2.4" 6.8
79. S2E1 "Episode #2.1" 6.8
78. S2E23 "Episode #2.23" 7.1
The Quality Arc
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Episode Engagement
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Rating threshold:
43Standouts
7Infamous
15Hidden Gems
17Forgettable
Top Standout:S1E1Episode #1.1
Most Infamous:S2E1Episode #2.1
Best Hidden Gem:S2E34Episode #2.34
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Season Momentum
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