TV Series · 2025

Legend of the Magnate

45 min · Drama · Ended

Composite

5.1

IMDb

7.4 / 10

127 votes

TMDB

6.4 / 10

8 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

A wrongfully accused scholar, Gu Pingyuan, becomes a fugitive and uses his intelligence to build a commercial empire. Starting as a merchant, he establishes himself in various industries, clashes with different merchant groups, and ultimately aims to save the nation's economy, showcasing a generation of merchants who served their country through commerce.

Trailer

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Cast

Chen Xiao

Gu Pingyuan

Sun Qian

Chang Yu'er

Luo Yizhou

Li Qin

Cheng Taishen

Fourth Master Chang

Huang Zhizhong

Li Wantang

Li Chun

Su Zixuan

Crew

Camera

Yang Jun Director of Photography

Crew

Liu Zhao Lun Compositor

Directing

Zhang Ting Director
Wang Lixing Action Director

Sound

Lin Hai Original Music Composer

Writing

Zhang Ting Screenplay
Qi Yan Tai Lyricist

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (1 ep)

40. Episode 40

Dec 11, 2025

With conflicts resolved and trade secured, Gu Pingyuan returns home. He reflects on his journey, the alliances forged, and the lives saved, closing a chapter of political intrigue, personal growth, and strategic brilliance.