Season 1 • Episode 42
LatestDa Feng Ge, also known as Da Han Shengshi and Wind Song, is a Chinese television series based on historical events in the early Han Dynasty, beginning with the founding of the dynasty by Emperor Gaozu after his triumph over Xiang Yu, and the events leading to the reign of Emperor Wen. Directed by Huang Jianzhong, the series starred Ray Lui, Wang Ji, Liu Mu, Zhang Guangbei, Chen Wei and Li Qingxiang in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in China on 17 December 2011.
Acting
Ray Lui's Liu Bang — charming rogue one minute, paranoid tyrant the next.
Production
Surprisingly lavish sets for 2010 Chinese TV; they built a whole court.
Writing
Balances epic scope with petty domestic warfare in the palace.
Creator
Huang Jian-Zhong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ray Lui had already played Liu Bang once in 2003's 'The Story of Han Dynasty,' making this his return to the role eight years later.
The series was controversial for its sympathetic portrayal of Lü Zhi, traditionally vilified in Chinese historiography as the archetypal evil empress.
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