Young Justice Bao (Chinese TV series)
| Young Justice Bao | |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 少年包青天 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shàonián Bāo Qīngtiān |
| Genre | Historical, romantic comedy |
| Based on | The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants and The Five Younger Gallants by Shi Yukun |
| Written by | Huang Haohua |
| Directed by | Hu Mingkai Zeng Jin |
| Starring | Zhou Jie Lu Yi Deng Chao Ashton Chen Ren Quan Li Bingbing |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 125 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Pan Hongye Liu Zhiyi |
| Production locations | Hengdian World Studios Wuxi Beijing Huairou Film and Television Base |
| Production companies | Oriental Pearl TV Tower Culture Communication Co., Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sohu Video, Tencent Video, Youku, iQiyi |
| Release | September 4, 2000 – 2006 |
Young Justice Bao (Chinese: 少年包青天) is a 125-episode Chinese ancient legal drama series which was broadcast from 2000 to 2006 with three seasons. It stars Zhou Jie, Lu Yi and Deng Chao as the legendary Song dynasty jurist Bao Zheng.[1][2][3][4][5] Other cast includes Ashton Chen, Ren Quan, Li Bingbing, and Cheng Pei-pei.[6] The series is loosely based on The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants and The Five Younger Gallants by Shi Yukun.
Cast
[edit]Season 1
[edit]- Zhou Jie as Bao Zheng
- Ashton Chen as Zhan Zhao
- Ren Quan as Gongsun Ce
- Li Bingbing as Ling Chuchu
- Liu Yijun as Pang Feiyan
- Chen Daoming as The Eighth Prince
- Wang Huichun as Grand Tutor Pang
- Cheng Pei-pei as Bao Zheng's mother
- Jia Zhigang as Emperor Renzong of Song
- He Zhonghua as Shen Liang
Season 2
[edit]- Lu Yi as Bao Zheng
- Ashton Chen as Zhan Zhao
- Ren Quan as Gongsun Ce
- Fan Bingbing as Xiao Qingting[7]
- Li Hui as Lu Xiangxiang
- Liu Hu as Wang Chao
- Yao Jian as Ma Han
- Yao Liqun as Zhang Long
- Li Fei as Zhao Hu
- Tong Dawei as Emperor Renzong of Song[8]
- Liu Wei as Prince
- Gong Fangmin as Eunuch
Season 3
[edit]- Deng Chao as Bao Zheng
- Qin Li as Xiao Man[9]
- Zhao Yang as Gongsun Ce
- Ashton Chen as Zhan Zhao
- Wu Qianqian as Bao Zheng's mother
- Yang Rong as Xiao Fengzheng
- Wu Yue as Yelu Juncai
- He Zhonghua as Pang Tong
- Jia Yiping as Emperor Renzong of Song
- Lin Hao as Aunt Xiao
- Li Jianyi as Gangster boss
- Xu Huanshan as Prince
- Shen Junyi as Grand Tutor Pang
- Han Xiao as Xiao Ruobing[10]
- Wang Xuanyi as Mu Lan
- Li Donghan as Yelu Wencai
- Zhang Shaohua as a granny
Production
[edit]In the first season, Huang Haohua wrote the script for two years.[11] Shooting began in December 1999 and ended in April 2000.[11] The producer invited Nicky Wu to play Bao Zheng, but he initially turned down the role because of the character design is too dark and ugly.[12]
In the second season, Lu Yi replaced Zhou Jie to play the lead role Bao Zheng.[13] The second season took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu.[14]
In the third season, Deng Chao was cast as Bao Zheng.[15] The third season was shot on locations in Beijing Huairou Film and Television Base.[16]
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Worthy of the Heart (无愧于心)" (Opening theme) | Xiang Xuehuai | Wang Gang | Sun Nan[17] | |
| 2. | "I Have You in My Life (只要有你)" (Ending theme) | Chen Songhong | Chen Songhong | Na Ying/ Sun Nan[17] |
Reception
[edit]Douban, a major Chinese media rating site, gave 8.7 out of 10 for the first season, 7.6 out of 10 for the season season, and 7.2 out of 10 for the third season.
References
[edit]- ^ 三版《少年包青天》比拼 周杰陆毅邓超各具特色. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2007-02-22. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Shi Yu (石宇) (2001-01-02). 周杰横店吐心声 辞演“包青天”与陆毅无关(图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 《少年包青天》续集开拍精彩不断(附图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2001-02-16. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 偶像小生陆毅欲借《少年包青天2》改戏路. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2001-04-01. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Wang Zi (王子) (2005-08-15). 组图:邓超秦丽版《少年包青天3》北京“热”拍. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 探班《少年包青天3》 遇昔日童星释小龙(组图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2005-11-15. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Mu Yi (木易) (2001-03-13). 范冰冰：“小蜻蜓”希望变蝴蝶. dzwww.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Ren Yan (任嫣) (2001-08-28). 佟大为：《少年包青天2》里扮“少年皇帝”. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 邓超牵手秦丽《少年包青天3》出演甜蜜恋人(图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2006-09-06. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 《少包3》争议中收视攀高 韩晓成最清纯大反派. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b Zhang Yu (张宇) (2000-04-03). 《少年包青天》热销海内外. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Yi Jian (一剑) (2000-07-05). 《少年包青天》戏外戏更多. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Zhou Xuetong (周雪桐) (2001-04-01). 偶像小生陆毅欲借《少年包青天2》改戏路. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ 图文：《少年包青天2》拍摄现场传真(3). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2001-02-14. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Lin Ling (林玲) (2005-11-09). 邓超有点皮 《少年包青天3》片场踢毽子(组图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Guo Muhua (郭慕华) (2005-11-25). 《少年包青天3》杀青 包青天换人邓超主演(图). sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b Zong Shan (宗珊) (2006-01-16). 《少年包青天3》主题曲换人 纪敏佳邓超替那英孙楠. sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-11.
External links
[edit]- Young Justice Bao at Douban (in Chinese) (First season)
- Young Justice Bao at Douban (in Chinese) (Second season)
- Young Justice Bao at Douban (in Chinese) (Third season)
- 2000 Chinese television series debuts
- 2000 Chinese television series endings
- 2001 Chinese television series debuts
- 2001 Chinese television series endings
- 2002 Chinese television series debuts
- 2002 Chinese television series endings
- 2006 Chinese television series debuts
- 2006 Chinese television series endings
- Television shows based on The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants