Based on a popular RPG of the same name. The story takes place in a fantasy medieval China that’s full of kung fu action, CG special effects, and wacky humor. Li Xiao Yao, a “Stinky Punk”, journeys to Dream Island to find a cure for his sick aunt. There he meets and marries the love of his life, Ling’er.

On his way back home with the cure, he discovers that he’s been tricked by the Lunar Sect Cult so that they can kidnap Ling’er.

He awakens in his bed, having forgotten his entire trip to Dream Island, but having saved his aunt. He rescues Ling’er from the Lunar Sect Cult and is in turn rescued by a mysterious stranger who teaches him kung fu. Xiao Yao and Ling’er travel to the capital to meet her father. Along the way, they meet various people, get harassed by the Lunar Sect Cult, discover both of their histories, save the world and fall in love with each other all over again. It starts off sweet and lighthearted but ends with plenty of tears.

On Season 3, the is a prequel to “Chinese Paladin” and takes place 50 years earlier.

Jing Tian is a mischievous pawnshop assistant who because of the power of a mystical jade, crosses paths with the spoiled and sassy Tang Xue Jian. Xue Jian is the beloved granddaughter of Tang Manor’s Tang Kun, who meets with danger when an evil cult tries to take over control of the Tang Manor. Xu Chang Jing, the eldest disciple of Mt Shu Sect aids the pair in defeating the cult and rescuing the Tang Manor. Meanwhile, Chong Lou, ruler of the evil world, breaks into Mt Shu’s Suo Yao Pagoda to retrieve a magical sword. He passes the sword to Jing Tian, claiming that it belonged to latter when he was a deity in his past life and forces Jing Tian to battle with him. The 5 elders of Mt Shu Sect call upon Jing Tian and Chang Jing to attain 5 mystical pearls to seal up Suo Ya Pagoda and destroy a powerful force of evil so as to save the world from destruction. Together with Xue Jian, the group set off to accomplish their mission. On the way, they overcome various obstacles and must solve mysteries pertaining to their pasts…

Main Casts

Season 1

• Hu Ge as Li Xiao Yao
• Liu Yi Fei as Zhao Ling Er
• Ady An as Lin Yue Ru
• Eddie Peng as Tang Yu
• Esther Liu as Ah Nu

Season 3

• Hu Ge as Jing Tian / Long Yang / Fei Peng
• Yang Mi as Tang Xue Jian / Xi Yao
• Wallace Huo as Xu Chang Qing
• Liu Shi Shi as Long Kui
• Tang Yan as Zi Xuan

Other Information

• Title: 仙劍奇俠傳 (仙剑奇侠传) / Hsian Chien Chi Hsia Chuan (Xian Jian Qi Xia Chuan)
• Also known as: Chinese Paladin / The Magic Sword & the Chivalrous Youth / The Sword and the Fairy
• Genres: Adventure, fantasy, martial arts, romance

Season 1

• Episodes: 34 or 38 depending on where it was broadcast
• Broadcast network: CTV / TCS (Joint Mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore production)
• Broadcast year: 2005
• Opening theme song: Sha Po Lang by JS
• Ending theme song: Zhong Yu Ming Bai by Power Station
• Insert songs: See Chinese Paladin OST

Season 3

• Title: 仙剑奇侠传之灵珠神剑 / Xian Jian Qi Xia Zhuan Zhi Ling Zhu Shen Jian
• Episodes: 37
• Broadcast network: 嘉兴电视台
• Broadcast period: 2009-Jul-01 to 2009-Jul-20
• Air time: Daily 19:30 – 21:30 (2 episodes back to back)
• Opening theme song: Sheng Sheng Shi Shi Ai by Kary Ng
• Ending theme song: Wang Ji Shi Jian by Hu Ge
• Insert songs: See Chinese Paladin 3 OST

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