

TV series
Purple River
2021–, Chinese, on Tencent Video. Created by Lao Zhu.
In the Human Empire, three heroes from a mysterious clan are rising up. Di Lin is cold-blooded but resourceful; Sterling is a patriotic soldier and loyal to the throne; Zichuan Xiu is known as a rogue but a wise man. When the Zichuan Clan beset by enemies from within and without, the three brothers displayed their respective abilities: Zichuan Xiu repelled the Demons and ventured his life on hunting down the rebel; Sterling resolutely chose his family rather than beloved lover... Humans, demons, orcs, and eastern tribes are constantly entangled and bring chaos to this continent. A magnificent epic story was then born in the blood and fire.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 94
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S2 E52: Episode 52
Aired 16 June 2026
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Lao ZhuCreator
- Tang Bao幼年紫川秀 (voice) · 94 ep
- Ma Zhengyang少年紫川秀 (voice) · 94 ep
- Jiang Guangtao青年紫川秀 (voice) · 94 ep
- Baomu Zhongyang斯特林 (voice) · 94 ep
- Ajie帝林 (voice) · 94 ep
- Qiao Shiyu紫川宁 (voice) · 94 ep
- Liangwei Hu明羽 (voice) · 94 ep
- Gao Qifan白川 (voice) · 94 ep
- Yuanfei Mei林秀佳 (voice) · 94 ep
- Zhou Dong流风霜 (voice) · 94 ep
- Xiao Han卡丹 (voice) · 94 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 December 2021
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Original title
- 紫川
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What Purple River is based on
Purple River is based on Purple River, a novel series by Zhu Lao.
Novel series
Purple River
By Zhu Lao
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Purple River: quick answers
Is Purple River worth watching?
Purple River doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Purple River are there?
Purple River has 3 seasons and 94 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is Purple River finished?
Purple River is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Purple River on?
Purple River isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Purple River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Purple River is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Purple River?
If you liked Purple River, try Throne of Seal, Creature Commandos, Secret Level.
Who created Purple River?
Purple River was created by Lao Zhu and stars Tang Bao, Ma Zhengyang, Jiang Guangtao.
What is Purple River based on?
Purple River is based on Purple River, a novel series by Zhu Lao.


