# The Legend of Chusen (2016–2017) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-legend-of-chusen/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Xiao Ding |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy |
| Seasons | 2 (73 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Legend of Chusen (2016–2017) is a Action, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy series created by Xiao Ding, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (74%), audience ratings (78%), Metascore (65/100), IMDb (7.2/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Legend of Chusen — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Can a man love a woman but still take down her father? Zhang Xiao Fan and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King. But when the Ghost King tries to grow his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, Xiao Fan must choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves.

## Cast

Cheng Yi, Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, Yang Zi, Tang Yixin, Ding Yi, Chen Chuang, Shu Chang, Qin Junjie, Fu Chengpeng

## Most searched questions

**Is The Legend of Chusen worth watching?**
Yes — The Legend of Chusen earns a 74% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 74%, audience 78%, Metascore 65/100, IMDb 7.2/10, and fan 80%. The Legend of Chusen — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is The Legend of Chusen on Netflix?**
No — The Legend of Chusen is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Legend of Chusen come out?**
The Legend of Chusen first aired in 2016 and ran through 2017 (2016–2017). Created by Xiao Ding; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Legend of Chusen are there?**
The Legend of Chusen has 2 seasons across 73 episodes (2016–2017). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Legend of Chusen?**
The Legend of Chusen streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Legend of Chusen?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Legend of Chusen’s 73 episodes take roughly 55 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Legend of Chusen?**
The Legend of Chusen stars Cheng Yi, Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, Yang Zi, Tang Yixin, and others. Created by Xiao Ding.

**How many episodes are in The Legend of Chusen?**
The Legend of Chusen has 73 episodes across 2 seasons (2016–2017).

**What is The Legend of Chusen about?**
Can a man love a woman but still take down her father? Zhang Xiao Fan and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King. But when the Ghost King tries to grow his po…

**Who created The Legend of Chusen?**
The Legend of Chusen was created by Xiao Ding. It is a action, drama, mystery series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Legend of Chusen?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is The Legend of Chusen finished?**
Yes — The Legend of Chusen has ended (2016–2017), with 2 seasons across 73 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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