Young Marshal (TV series)
2016 Chinese television series
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Young Marshal (Chinese: 少帅; pinyin: Shao Shuai is a 2016 Chinese television series. It aired on Beijing TV and Dragon TV from December 29, 2015, to January 11, 2016.[1][2]
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| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
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| Production location | China |
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| Network | Beijing Television, Dragon Television |
| Release | 29 December 2015 – 11 January 2016 |
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| Simplified Chinese | 少帅 | ||||||
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Synopsis
The Xi'an Incident.[3]
Cast
- Wen Zhang as Zhang Xueliang
- Li Xuejian as Zhang Zuolin
- Song Jia as Yu Fengzhi
- Jiang Yiyi as younger Yu Fengzhi
- Zhang Xinyi as Zhao Yidi
- Huang Ruomeng as Guo Songling
- Sun Liang as Zhang Zuoxiang
- Yu Ailei as Yang Yuting
- Bai Yu as Feng Yong
- You Liping as Chiang Kai-shek
- Gao Liwen as Song Meiling
- Gu Zhixin as Mao Zedong
- Ren Shuai as Zhou Enlai
Production
Production started in September 2014 and ended in February 2015.
Soundtrack
- Opening theme song sung by Han Lei
- Ending theme song composed and sung by David Wong
Reception
To effectively portray Zhang Xueliang, Wen Zhang traveled to Hawaii to find inspiration.[4] This drama incisively portrays the formative years of Zhang Xueliang, while devoting considerable attention to depicting his romantic relationships with Yu Fengzhi and Zhao Yidi.[5] However, some argue that *Young Marshal* falls short in comparison to Zhang Li's previous works.[6]
Legal Disputes
Following the broadcast of the series, Liaoning-based writer Huang Shiming alleged that the show plagiarized his novel, *The Warlord's Mansion*. Huang stated that he would consider taking legal action to safeguard his rights and interests.[7] In June 2016, Huang Shiming filed a lawsuit with the Beijing Haidian Court against the series' creator, Jiang Qitao, and eight other defendants, alleging copyright infringement; he sought to halt the reproduction and distribution of the TV series *Young Marshal* and demanded 3 million yuan in compensation.[8]
Ratings
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Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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International Broadcast
| Channel | Location | Broadcast start date | Note |
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| Beijing TV, Dragon TV | People's Republic of China (the Mainland.) |