Series synopsis
The Heir is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on CCTV-8 on May 17, 2026. It ended on June 3, 2026. It stars Yang Zi, Elvis Han, Wu Mian and Tian Xiaojie.
A tribute ink scandal topples the Li family’s long-standing ink business, leaving their legacy in ruins. Years later, Li Zhen, the determined youngest daughter, sets out to restore her family's name. As she rises in the industry, she joins forces with Luo Wenqian, heir to another fallen clan, to take on a rising rival and face new challenges from foreign markets, fighting to bring Huizhou ink back to its former glory.
Premise
A tribute ink scandal topples the Li family’s long-standing ink business, leaving their legacy in ruins. Years later, Li Zhen, the determined youngest daughter, sets out to restore her family's name. As she rises in the industry, she joins forces with Luo Wenqian, heir to another fallen clan, to take on a rising rival and face new challenges from foreign markets, fighting to bring Huizhou ink back to its former glory.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yang Zi as Li Zhen
- Elvis Han as Luo Wenqian
- Wu Mian as Wang Rujun
- Tian Xiaojie as Li Jinshui
- Wang Zihao as Tian Benchang
- Xie Xin as Tian Ronghua
- Li Hongliang as Li Jingdong
- Yang Si as Tian Jiangyue
Supporting cast
- Xu Baihui as Zhao Jin
- Fu Jia as Li Zhengliang
- Wang Wenqi as Du Qiu'e
- Zhou Zhi as Wang Cuiqiao
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 42 | May 17, 2026 | June 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 17, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 17, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 3, 2026 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 19:30:00 |