The Conquest (TV series)
The Conquest is a television series based on the conflict between the states of Wu and Yue during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The series was jointly produced by Hong Kong's TVB and mainland China's CCTV under executive producers Tommy Leung and Raymond Chai. It was renamed to Legend of the Heroic Duo for the mainland China release, where it aired two episodes every night on Zhejiang Satellite TV from 6 June to 28 June 2006, totalling 49 episodes. In Hong Kong, The Conquest aired five days a week on the TVB Jade network from 18 December 2006 to 10 February 2007, totalling 42 episodes.
Cast
- Joe Ma as King Fuchai of Wu
- Damian Lau as King Goujian of Yue
- Chen Kun as Fan Li
- Sonija Kwok as Xishi
- Power Chan as Wen Zhong
- Fan Zhiqi as Wu Zixu
- Feng Shaofeng as Crown Prince You of Wu
- Bonnie Xian as Princess Tengjue of Yue
- Li Ming as Bo Pi
- Xu Baixiao as Crown Prince Luying of Yue
- Lin Hai as Heyi, Queen of Yue
- Yan Qin as Zheng Dan
- Jia Ni as Meisi, Queen of Wu
- Zhuo Fan as Wang Sunluo
- Xian Yan as Yuenu
- Wang Yi as Wu Feng
- Pan Hong as King of Qi
- Fu Xinyin as Princess of Chen
- Liu Weihua as King Helü of Wu
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average points | Peaking points | References | |
| 1 | December 18–22, 2006 | 1–5 | 25 | ||
| 2 | December 25–29, 2006 | 6–10 | 25 | ||
| 3 | January 1–5, 2007 | 11–15 | 27 | ||
| 4 | January 8–12, 2007 | 16–20 | 28 | 30 | |
| 5 | January 15–19, 2007 | 21–25 | 28 | ||
| 6 | January 22–26, 2007 | 26–30 | 28 | 29 | |
| 7 | January 29 – February 2, 2007 | 31–35 | 29 | 32 | |
| 8 | February 5–9, 2007 | 36–40 | 29 | ||
| 9 | February 10, 2007 | 41–42 | 28 | 30 |
Awards and nominations
40th TVB Anniversary Awards- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role"
- "Best Actor in a Supporting Role"