The Story of Ming Lan Review (2018–2019): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The Story of Ming Lan worth watching?

Yes — The Story of Ming Lan is worth watching, holding a 77% Critic Score and 81% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 77% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (68), IMDb (7.5/10) and aggregated fan rating (83%).

Created by Zheng Yi, The Story of Ming Lan ran 1 season, 78 episodes on Hunan TV in Mandarin, from China. The Story of Ming Lan has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

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.

Critics consensus: Zhao Liying’s career-defining period masterpiece — Ming Lan’s rise through Song-dynasty society. The cast is led by Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong, Karlina Zhang, Shi Shi, among others.

How many seasons of The Story of Ming Lan are there, and where do I start?

The Story of Ming Lan has 1 season, 78 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 78 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 77% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch The Story of Ming Lan?

The Story of Ming Lan is carried by Hunan TV, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Hunan TV hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after The Story of Ming Lan?

If it lands, try Moonlight (96%), The Classic of Mountains and Seas (96%), A Splendid Match (94%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from China, or the year it premiered.