The Imperial Doctress

The Imperial Doctress
女医·明妃传
Genre Historical, Medical, Romance
Written by Zhang Wei
Directed by Lee Kwok Lap
Starring Cecilia Liu
Wallace Huo
Huang Xuan
Opening theme "Heavy Rain is Coming" by Lala Hsu
Ending theme "Until That Day" by Sara Liu
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 50
Production
Producer(s) Karen Tsoi
Location(s) China
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) New Classics Media, Tangren Media
Distributor New Classics Media
Release
Original network JSTV, Dragon TV
Original release February 13 (2016-02-13) – March 9, 2016 (2016-03-09)

The Imperial Doctress (Chinese: 女医·明妃传) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the story of Tan Yunxian, a female physician during the Ming dynasty in China. It stars Cecilia Liu as the titular character. It airs everyday at 7.30pm on Jiangsu TV and Dragon TV, from February 13, 2016.

Summary Plot

Set in the Ming Dynasty during the rule of Emperor Yingzong, Tan Yunxian (Cecilia Liu) comes from a long line of medicine practitioners, her family having served as court physicians for several generations. However, the practice for female physicians came to a halt when many were framed for abusing the form. Yet, Yun Xian is determined to learn medicine and so she does in secrecy. Through her enthusiasm and persistence, Yunxian overcame many difficulties and rose through the ranks to become the most famous female doctor of the Ming Dynasty. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo) and Zhu Qiyu (Huang Xuan), two royal siblings with opposing personalities who enters into a rivalry for the throne.

Characters

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Royals

Northern Yuan

Tan (Hang) Household

Royal Physicians

Court Officials/Servants

Others

Historical Accuracy

See also: Tan Yunxian

The titular character in the drama series, Tan Yunxian, is a real-life historical figure who came from a renowned medical family. She was one of the few female physicians/doctors that was known to exist in history. Before her death, she published a book titled "Sayings of a Female Doctor", which was passed throughout generations. However, the romance depicted in the drama between Tan Yunxian and the two Emperors is strictly fictional. In reality, Tan Yunxian did not exist in the same time period as Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu, and naturally would not be able to work at the Zhengtong Emperor’s Palace.[1] The character in the story is actually a combination of Tan Yunxian and the historical Empress Hang.

During the writing of the drama, screenwriter Zhang Wei consulted professional Chinese physicians regarding medical terminology and prescription use. Lead actress Cecilia Liu reportedly took lessons with a traditional physician to learn the basics of Chinese medicine and treatment (such as acupuncture, taking pulse and massage techniques) in preparation for the role.

Music

No. TitleLyricsMusicSinger Length
1. "Heavy Rain is Coming (大雨将至)" (Opening Theme Song)  Lala Hsu  
2. "Typhoid Fever (傷寒)" (Ending Theme Song)  GJ  
3. "Before Forgotten (遺忘之前)"    Lala Hsu  
4. "Until That Day (直到那一天)"    Liu Xijun  

Reception

The series received attention from the audience for its precise use of medical terminology and accuracy of prescription use. It is also commercially successful, achieving an average ratings of 1.2 on both Dragon TV and Jiangsu TV and placing first in its ratings slot nationally.

Awards

Year Awards 　Category Nominee
20161st annual China Television Drama Quality CeremonyMost Influential Actress Liu Shishi
Most Influential Actor Wallace Huo
Most Popular Actor

References

  1. ↑ http://www.theworldofchinese.com/2014/09/badass-ladies-of-chinese-history-tan-yunxian/
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