Series synopsis
Seeking Nirvana at Shaolin, also known as 少林问道 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on May 30, 2016. It ended on March 13, 2017. It was created by Fu Dongyu. It stars Guo Jingfei, Zhou Yiwei, Guo Xiaoting and Shi An.
During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, political corruption and unrest plague the empire. Cheng Wendao, a general’s son, faces betrayal and devastation when his planned marriage to Princess Li Zhenzhen sparks fear in a powerful court official. Rescued by Shaolin monks, Cheng embarks on a journey of Zen, martial arts, and healing, seeking redemption amidst chaos.
Premise
During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, political corruption and unrest plague the empire. Cheng Wendao, a general’s son, faces betrayal and devastation when his planned marriage to Princess Li Zhenzhen sparks fear in a powerful court official. Rescued by Shaolin monks, Cheng embarks on a journey of Zen, martial arts, and healing, seeking redemption amidst chaos.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Guo Jingfei as Gao Jianxiong
- Zhou Yiwei as Cheng Wendao
- Guo Xiaoting as Li Zhenzhen
- Shi An as Yang Xiu
- Zhang Zhijian as Ming De
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 42 | May 30, 2016 | March 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 30, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 6, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 13, 2016 |
Production
Release
| First aired | May 30, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | March 13, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |