50 minSeason 3 • Episode 9
LatestGoing back five thousand years, the "China" is a tragic China? The first season of the large-scale humanistic history documentary "China" will explore Chinese historical stories from the Spring and Autumn to the Tang Dynasty, digging out people and events that have a profound impact on China today, telling Chinese stories, spreading the voice of China, and showing the great evolution of Chinese civilization.
Cinematography
Every frame belongs in a museum. Seriously, screenshot everything.
Score
That orchestral sweep will make grocery lists feel epic.
Production
Recreated palaces and battles with obscene budget and patience.
Creators
Gong Zhengwen, Huali Zhang, 李东珅
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Funded partly by state media yet critically acclaimed globally—rare balance of propaganda and artistry that sparked debate about who owns historical narrative.
Each episode's title is a single Chinese character with layered meanings; the Tang finale's 'Sheng' (盛/圣) simultaneously means 'prosperity' and 'sage,' foreshadowing the dynasty's dual legacy of cultural brilliance and imperial overreach.
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