TV series
Legend of the Magnate
2025, Chinese, on iQiyi.
A wrongfully accused scholar, Gu Pingyuan, becomes a fugitive and uses his intelligence to build a commercial empire. Starting as a merchant, he establishes himself in various industries, clashes with different merchant groups, and ultimately aims to save the nation's economy, showcasing a generation of merchants who served their country through commerce.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Latest episode
S1 E40: Episode 40
Aired 11 December 2025
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 25 November 2025
- Last aired
- 11 December 2025
- Network
- iQiyi
- Original title
- 大生意人
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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What Legend of the Magnate is based on
Legend of the Magnate is adapted from a novel.
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Legend of the Magnate: quick answers
Is Legend of the Magnate worth watching?
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How many seasons of Legend of the Magnate are there?
Legend of the Magnate has 1 season and 40 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Legend of the Magnate finished?
Yes. Legend of the Magnate ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Legend of the Magnate on?
Legend of the Magnate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Legend of the Magnate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Legend of the Magnate?
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What is Legend of the Magnate based on?
Legend of the Magnate is adapted from a novel.