Immortal Samsara
Immortal Samsara
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Immortal Samsara

6.1
Yr 2022
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

Yan Dan is the only descendant of an ancient tribe, the four-leaf scorpion. Since ancient times, her whole body has been a treasure of medicine. She and her twin sister Zhixi were able to cultivate into human form at the Queen Mother's Feast a hundred years in advance and encountered the biggest trial in her life - the love trial. She fell in love with Lord Ying Yuan but had to spend the next 800 years forgetting him. However, at this time, Yu Mo suddenly entered her life, and become her great support. Every day, Yu Mo takes Yan Dan out to do good deeds. One day while they were punishing evil, they meet Lord Ying Yuan's current reincarnation, Tang Zhou, who is currently a demon hunter. They help Tang Zhou search for the four ancient artifacts, and also discover a mysterious secret.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Critical reception for the 2022 Xianxia romance drama Immortal Samsara is noticeably divided, balancing praise for its visual presentation against frustration over familiar genre tropes. The series successfully drew in novel readers and fans of the Xianxia genre, but reviewers frequently note that the narrative relies heavily on recycled plot points such as hypocritical immortals and resurrection cycles.

Favorable commentary highlights the drama's production values, praising the grandeur of the setting, gorgeous costumes, and effective acting performances from the lead cast. For viewers seeking classic Xianxia aesthetics and romantic melodrama, the world-building and character dynamics provide satisfying moments.

However, a common critique centers on narrative pacing. Multiple reviewers point out that the show struggles with a draggy midsection where the central plot loses momentum, leading some critics to feel that the slow and repetitive storytelling ultimately diminishes the drama's visual strengths.

“Immortal Samsara is worth watching and it satisfied me with the setting, story, phasing, acting, and the grandeur of the plot”

“it got really boring in the middle chunk where they abandoned the main plot”

“the boring and draggy plot heavily outweighed the pros of the series”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Immortal Samsara leans heavily into the traditions of xianxia, centering its narrative on long-form celestial romance and historical martial arts spectacle. The series balances the requirements of the genre, prioritizing elaborate costume design and intricate sword choreography that define its fantasy landscape. Based on a novel, the production relies on established story beats to navigate the complexities of star-crossed destiny over centuries of reincarnation.

The gravity of the central conflict stems from the protagonist’s sacrifice and the resulting toll on her memory. While Yang Zi carries the weight of a dual-perspective journey through ancient trials, the introduction of demon hunting quests brings a more grounded rhythm to the mystical proceedings. These sequences bridge the gap between supernatural melodrama and the physical demands of action and adventure, rounding out a story that remains anchored in the consequences of past lives and ancient ties.

Production Board

Crew

Writer
Li Yuxuan Zhang Yuan'ang Jia Binbin Ma Yu Xin
Director
Ren Haitao Guo Hu
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Keywords

martial arts based on novel or book sword fight historical star crossed lovers costume drama xianxia
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 20, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
34