The Legend of Anle
The Legend of Anle
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The Legend of Anle

7.7
Yr 2023
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Legend has it that the Han and Di families together established the Great Jing. However, ten years ago, the Di family was convicted of treason, leaving behind only one orphaned girl imprisoned in Daishan. Ten years later, Han Ye, the determined crown prince who aimed to rescue the Di family's lone survivor, unexpectedly crossed paths with a spirited and enchanting female pirate who claimed that she would marry none other than him. She called herself Ren Anle and brought with her a fleet of thirty thousand soldiers, arriving in the capital city to seek the prince's hand in marriage. Throughout the process of relentlessly pursuing Han Ye, Ren Anle demonstrated remarkable wit and intelligence. As their shared values and national aspirations aligned, Han Ye couldn't help but develop affection for Ren Anle.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for The Legend of Anle generally describes the Chinese historical drama as a decent, watchable series that falls short of being a masterpiece. Commentators consistently highlight the opening episodes as a standout element, praising the refreshing screwball comedy tone and Dilraba Dilmurat's delightfully shameless flirting dynamics with the Crown Prince before the narrative shifts toward serious revenge themes.

However, the show faces significant criticism for its pacing and script execution after its strong start. Multiple reviewers point out that the plot drags heavily across its middle stretch, with repetitive dialogue and slow character progression that caused some viewers to drop the series or lose momentum.

Despite writing flaws and the feeling that the drama peaks early, critics and fans conclude that the magnetic main cast largely carries the show, making it a enjoyable and worthwhile watch for drama enthusiasts.

“It is watchable for the most part with a good story although the script and plot execution are somewhat lame.”

“...leading lady Dilraba Dilmurat plays the avenging princess role as screwball fantasy in the opening episodes before the story turns serious later...”

“The overall plot and progression of Legend of Anle was extremely slow, so slow that the scriptwriters love giving characters' repetitive lines for 23 episodes straight.”

“...may not be flawless, but it is still a decent and worthwhile watch....”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
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Production Board

Crew

Creator
Xing Ling
Novel
Xing Ling
Writer
Zhao Xuan
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
46