The Legend of Taotie - Chinese Drama 2024

The Legend of Taotie is a historical romance drama directed by Ke Zhengming and Zhong Kanxie, starring An Yuexi, Wang Youshuo, Niu Zifan, Zhao Jiaxuan, and Chu Junchen, with supporting roles played by Jiang Kaitong, Lan Xi, Xu Zhinuo, Wen Zhuo, Chen Zhengyang, Gao Zifeng, Zhang Junshuo, Zhang Gong, and Min Zheng.

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yin Yu, it tells the story of the ancient mythical beast Taotie, who takes the form of a talented chef traveling the mortal realm and falls in love with a nobleman, Chang Qing.

Details

English Title: The Legend of Taotie
Chinese Title: 饕餮记
Genre: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Tag: Chinese Mythology, Love Triangle, Slow Burn Romance, Strong Female Lead, Misunderstanding, Betrayal
Episodes: 40
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Ke Zhengming, Zhong Kanxie
Screenwriter: Zhang Tan, Yin Yu
Product Company: Alibaba Pictures, Hemei Media, Xionghong Film
Released Date: 2024-12-10
Broadcast Website: Idol & Romance, Youku, Viki

Cast

An YuexiZhu ChengbiMain Role
Wang YoushuoChang QingMain Role
Niu ZifanKing LangyaSupport Role
Chu JunchenLu YingSupport Role
Jiang KaitongJi Hai Ru 、 Ji Hai RongSupport Role
Lan XiMrs. ZhouSupport Role
Wang RuoxueA JiaoSupport Role
He ZeyuanMing YanSupport Role
Hu RanQu YanSupport Role
Pan YiyiWan ErSupport Role

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Synopsis

In the city of Wuxia within the Great Liang Kingdom, Tianxiang Tower is a place so renowned for its delicacies that even the most powerful nobles and officials are willing to go to great lengths to taste its cuisine. Tianxiang Tower is home to two legendary figures: the enchanting and stunningly beautiful young proprietress, Zhu Chengbi, whose culinary skills are unmatched, and the charming and witty accountant, Chang Qing, known for his poetic brilliance. The two are widely recognized as a pair of delightful frenemies.

Zhu Chengbi and Chang Qing go through a series of thrilling and perilous events together. As they journey on, Chang Qing witnesses Zhu Chengbi craft one exquisite dish after another, including Ranyi Kuai, Huyan Feng, Zhangjian Zhu, Tiandi Chun, Furong Yan, Wuchang Gong, Shuangsheng Gu, Tongxin Qian, and Qianji Mian. Each dish carries a unique story, imparts a moral, and reflects an aspect of human nature.

In the end, the deranged Prince of Langya sets a deadly trap to force Zhu Chengbi and Chang Qing to grievously wound each other. His ultimate goal is to coerce Zhu Chengbi into creating the Dish of Immortality to prolong his life. His insatiable greed drives him to attempt to unleash the Black Qilin, destroy the Lotus Heart Pagoda, and obliterate the entire city of Wuxia.

Desperate and cornered, Zhu Chengbi transforms into the mythical beast Taotie, losing all sense of reason and swallowing Chang Qing whole. Trapped within the darkness of Taotie's belly, Chang Qing finally discovers the remnants of Zhu Chengbi’s humanity and manages to awaken her. Together, they vow to start anew.