Immortal Samsara
沉香如屑·沉香重华
Completed · Premiered 2022-07-20 · 59 episodes
About this drama
Yan Dan, an ancient lotus fairy, sacrifices half her heart to save the Sovereign Lord Ying Yuan, only to face heartbreaking misunderstandings that lead her to the mortal realm. Centuries later, they cross paths again as a demon hunter and a spirit, slowly uncovering their shared past while confronting celestial conspiracies. Together with their companion Yu Mo, they seek lost artifacts to restore balance to the realms.
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Cast
Directed by Guo Hu, Ren Haitao
- Yang Zi as Yan Dan
- Cheng Yi as Ying Yuan / Tang Zhou / Xuan Ye
- Zhang Rui as Yu Mo
- Meng Ziyi as Zhi Xi
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Should I watch?
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Romance carries the main plot
- Fantasy setting
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
- There is a love triangle
Story traits
- Romance
- 9 / 10
- Angst
- 9 / 10
- Comedy
- 4 / 10
- Pacing
- 6 / 10
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Tags
- Drama
- Romance
- Xianxia
- Hidden identity
- Second chance
- Slow burn
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