Sparrow (TV series)

Sparrow
Genre Spy
War
Action thriller
Written by Hai Fei
Directed by Jin Chen
Zhou Yuandan
Starring Li Yifeng
Zhou Dongyu
Zhang Luyi
Zhang Ruoyun
Adi Kan
Yin Zheng
Composer(s) S.E.N.S
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 61
Production
Executive producer(s) Zhong Conghai
Production location(s) China
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Mahayana Media
H&R Century Pictures
DOMYS Entertainment
Release
Original network Hunan TV
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release 5 September (2016-09-05) – 20 October 2016 (2016-10-20)

Sparrow (Chinese: 麻雀) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Hai Fei, starring Li Yifeng as the title character.[1] It aired on Hunan TV from 5 September to 20 October 2016.[2]

Synopsis

Set in the 1940s during Shanghai's revolutionary times, communist agent Chen Shen infiltrates the Japanese' base and adopts the code name "Sparrow". His mission is to obtain the "zero" intel, a secret plan that could destroy China. To do so, he becomes the assistant of Bi Zhongliang, the leader of the Special Operations Team under the Public Security Bureau.[1]

Cast

Main

Born as a ordinary barber, Chen Shen is actually an uncover agent for the Communist party. A silent yet resilient and loyal man.
A romantic and temperamental girl who used to be Chen Shen's disciple. She is in love with Chen Shen but has to put up a pretense as Tang Shanhai's wife to complete her mission as a nationalist spy.
Leader of the Special Operations Team under the Public Security Bureau. He was saved by Chen Shen during a war, and became blood brothers with him. After an incident where Chen Shen failed to capture "Prime Minister", he starts to suspect Chen Sheng's real identity. He is distrustful, manipulative and cruel.
A nationalist spy undercover in the Public Security Bureau. He is in love with Bicheng, despite the fact that their marriage is only by name. After he begins his mission, he starts to turn against Chen Shen.
  • Adi Kan as Li Xiaonan
A beautiful girl who appears reckless but is a highly capable and composed agent. She is in love with Chen Shen and would do anything to protect him. Her cover identity is a third-rate movie actress.
  • Yin Zheng as Su Sanxing
A twisted and ruthless man who abandoned the righteous path to become an officer of the Public Security Bureau. Underneath his cruel exterior, he yearns for a warm love. He is in love with Li Xiaonan and sees her as the light of his life.

Supporting

Nicknamed "Prime Minister", she is Chen Shen's only relative. A deeply loyal Communist agent who dies after being betrayed by a fellow comrade.
  • Wang Jinsong as Li Moqun
Bi Zhongliang and Chen Shen's superior; Xu Bicheng's uncle. The ultimate mastermind who tries all sorts of methods to get rid of Bi Zhongliang.
  • Liu Jiatong as Liu Meina
A beautiful woman who works as a book keeper under the Public Security Bureau. She loves Tang Shanhai and does everything to help him achieve his goals.
  • Wang Wanjuan as Liu Lanzhi
Bi Zhongliang's wife. A kind and helpful woman who does not involve herself in her husband's plans.
  • Shi Chao as Liu Erbao
  • Yang Zheng as Bian Tou
  • Chen Guanning as Wei Zhi
  • Zhang Dabao as Wu Long

Soundtrack

Sparrow OST
No.TitleSingerLength
1."Fly (飞)" (Ending theme song)Han Lei 
2."Ballet in the Wind (風中芭蕾)"Yisa Yu 
3."Astray (迷途)"Zhang Ruoyun 
4."Love in the Past (暖人)"Ning Hengyu 

Reception

Sparrow received critical acclaim for its tightly-weaven plot and acting performance, particularly Li Yifeng's.[3] It became the highest rated spy drama to date with a peak rating of 2.46,[4] and also the first spy drama to surpass 10 billion views.[5]

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryNomineeResult
8th China TV Drama Awards[6]Top Ten Television SeriesSparrowWon
Artist of the YearLi YifengWon
Popular Actor AwardZhang RuoyunWon
Audience's Favorite CharacterYin Zheng, Kan QingziWon
22nd Huading Awards[7]Best Actress (Revolutionary-Era)Zhou DongyuNominated
Best Supporting ActorZhang LuyiNominated
23rd Shanghai Television Festival [8]Nominated
27th Zhejiang TV Peony Awards[9]Outstanding Television SeriesSparrowWon
Outstanding ActorLi YifengWon
4th Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China[10]Best DirectorJin ChenWon
Best Supporting ActorWang JinsongWon
29th China TV Golden Eagle Award[11][12] Best Actor Li Yifeng Nominated
Best Actress Kan Qingzi Nominated
12th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival Most Popular Actor Li Yifeng Won

References

  1. 1 2 "《麻雀》曝定妆海报 李易峰周冬雨打造制服诱惑". Tencent (in Chinese). October 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ "《麻雀》开播发布会 史超挑战特务狠辣上线". Tencent (in Chinese). August 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ "红色题材电视剧的新作". People.cn. 2016-10-10.
  4. ↑ "热播剧《麻雀》守正出奇 周之光解构主旋律表达". Sohu. 2016-10-16.
  5. ↑ "谍战大剧《麻雀》今晚收官 网络播放量破100亿". Tencent. 2016-10-20.
  6. ↑ "2016国剧盛典李易峰领衔《麻雀》剧组成大赢家". Tencent (in Chinese). January 3, 2017.
  7. ↑ "华鼎奖提名公布投票开启 《人民》吴刚陆毅齐入围". Sina (in Chinese). April 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ "23届上海电视节入围名单公布 《欢乐颂》获八项提名". ifeng (in Chinese). May 24, 2017.
  9. ↑ "第二十七届浙江省电视"牡丹奖"（电视剧、动画片）获奖作品公示". Zhejiang Radio and Television Group (in Chinese). June 14, 2017.
  10. ↑ "恭喜！马伊琍凭借《我的前半生》获封视后". Tencent (in Chinese). October 29, 2017.
  11. ↑ "第29届中国电视金鹰奖提名演员名单出炉". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). October 9, 2018.
  12. ↑ "李易峰迪丽热巴金鹰夺双奖 《鸡毛》揽三奖成赢家". Sina (in Chinese). October 14, 2018.
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