The Return of the Condor Heroes
On CCTV
A wuxia epic centered on martial heroism, romantic entanglement, and the moral weight of power, adapted from a beloved classic novel.
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is the second installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and followed by The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. It was first broadcast on 17 March 2006 in China and subsequently broadcast in other Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
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Is The Return of the Condor Heroes violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does The Return of the Condor Heroes leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Return of the Condor Heroes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Return of the Condor Heroes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is The Return of the Condor Heroes scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Return of the Condor Heroes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Return of the Condor Heroes
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Return of the Condor Heroes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Return of the Condor Heroes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
