Series synopsis
Nirvana in Fire, also known as 琅琊榜 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on September 19, 2015. It ended on February 12, 2018. It stars Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai and Victor Huang.
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Premise
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hu Ge as Mei Changsu
- Liu Tao as Mu Nihuang
- Wang Kai as Xiao Jingyan
- Victor Huang as Xiao Jinghuan
- Jin Dong as Lin Chen
- Liu Mintao as Consort Jing
- Leo Wu as Fei Liu
- Wang Ou as Qin Banruo
Supporting cast
- Zhang Xiaoqian as Mu Qing
- Wang Jinsong as Yan Que
- Zhang Yujian as Lie Zhanying
- Chen Long as Meng Zhi
- Ding Yongdai as King Liang
- Zhang Lingxin as Xia Dong
- Gao Xin as Xiao Jingxuan
- Liu Yijun as Xie Yu
- Ning Wentong as Prince Ji
- Guo Xiaoran as Yan Yujin
- Jin Feng as Juan Niang
- Wei Wei as Tong Lu
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 104 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 54 | September 19, 2015 | October 15, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 50 | December 18, 2017 | February 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Kirin Genius Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty. |
September 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
Grand Empress Dowager Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins. |
September 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
Sons of Two Families Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet. |
September 20, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The King's Succession Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship. |
December 18, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Oath of Brotherhood Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage. |
December 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Langya Expert An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident. |
December 19, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 12, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 19:30:00 |