The Story of Ming Lan (2018)

Drama · History · Romance

Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (1,536 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 -1.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: ZH
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

6.68 avg 33 episodes 7.7 → 7.7

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.7	11
2	Episode #1.2	8.7	10
3	Episode #1.3	7.0	7
4	Episode #1.4	6.7	7
5	Episode #1.5	5.2	7
9	Episode #1.9	6.2	6
11	Episode #1.11	5.8	6
13	Episode #1.13	6.2	6
15	Episode #1.15	6.7	7
16	Episode #1.16	6.0	6
17	Episode #1.17	5.8	6
20	Episode #1.20	6.2	6
22	Episode #1.22	6.2	6
23	Episode #1.23	6.4	6
26	Episode #1.26	6.4	6
27	Episode #1.27	6.8	7
28	Episode #1.28	8.5	7
29	Episode #1.29	6.8	7
30	Episode #1.30	6.8	7
33	Episode #1.33	6.6	6
35	Episode #1.35	8.4	6
37	Episode #1.37	6.0	6
38	Episode #1.38	6.8	7
40	Episode #1.40	7.0	6
41	Episode #1.41	6.4	6
42	Episode #1.42	6.6	6
44	Episode #1.44	6.4	6
45	Episode #1.45	6.4	6
50	Episode #1.50	6.4	6
52	Episode #1.52	6.2	6
53	Episode #1.53	6.6	6
65	Episode #1.65	6.8	7
73	Episode #1.73	7.7	7