# The Story of Ming Lan (2018–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-story-of-ming-lan/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 77% |
| Audience Score | 81% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 83% |
| Creator | Zheng Yi |
| Platform | Hunan TV |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (78 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Story of Ming Lan (2018–2019) is a Drama series created by Zheng Yi, streaming on Hunan TV. It holds a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (77%), audience ratings (81%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (7.5/10), and fan ratings (83%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Zhao Liying’s career-defining period masterpiece — Ming Lan’s rise through Song-dynasty society.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong, Karlina Zhang, Shi Shi, Liu Jun, Liu Lin, Gao Lu, Cao Cuifen, Wang Herun

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Story of Ming Lan worth watching?**
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan earns a 77% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 77%, audience 81%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 7.5/10, and fan 83%. Zhao Liying’s career-defining period masterpiece — Ming Lan’s rise through Song-dynasty society.

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

**What year did The Story of Ming Lan come out?**
The Story of Ming Lan first aired in 2018 and ran through 2019 (2018–2019). Created by Zheng Yi; it streams on Hunan TV today.

**How many seasons of The Story of Ming Lan are there?**
The Story of Ming Lan has 1 season across 78 episodes (2018–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Story of Ming Lan?**
The Story of Ming Lan streams on Hunan TV in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Hunan TV. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Story of Ming Lan?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Story of Ming Lan’s 78 episodes take roughly 59 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Story of Ming Lan?**
The Story of Ming Lan stars Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong, Karlina Zhang, Shi Shi, and others. Created by Zheng Yi.

**How many episodes are in The Story of Ming Lan?**
The Story of Ming Lan has 78 episodes across 1 season (2018–2019).

**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.

**Who created The Story of Ming Lan?**
The Story of Ming Lan was created by Zheng Yi. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Story of Ming Lan?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Hunan TV hub, or open More Like This.

**Is The Story of Ming Lan finished?**
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan has ended (2018–2019), with 1 season across 78 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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