Country of origin Hong Kong No. of episodes 75 (I–II) Final episode date 1 May 1998 Language Standard Cantonese | Original language(s) Cantonese First episode date 18 March 1996 Number of episodes 75 | |
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Written by Ting Shan-si (I)Leung Wing-mui (II)Leung Kim-ho (II)Based on the works ofPu Songling Theme music composer William Wu (I)Mahmood Rumjahn (II) Genres Historical period drama, Supernatural drama Similar Strange Tales of Liao Zhai, The Fairies of Liaozhai, Plain Love, Journey to the West II, Cold Blood Warm Heart | ||
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The Dark Tales is a series of Hong Kong television period supernatural dramas that originally aired on Jade from 18 March 1996 to 1 May 1998, consisting of two installments with 75 episodes. Based on Qing Dynasty writer Pu Songling's series of supernatural tales called Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Dark Tales is produced by TVB and stars a cast of mainly Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors.
Contents
- Dark tales edgar allan poe s the premature burial collector s edition walkthrough no commentary
- Dark Tales I
- Part I Episodes 15
- Part II Episodes 510
- Part III Episodes 1115
- Part IV Episodes 1620
- Part V Episodes 2125
- Part VI Episodes 2635
- Dark Tales II
- Part VI Episodes 2630
- Part VII Episodes 3135
- Part VIII Episodes 3640
- References
Dark Tales I
Dark Tales I (聊齋) originally aired on Jade every weekday evening from 18 March to 5 May 1996, and is produced by Lau Sze-yu and Chou Ling-kang, consisting of 35 episodes. It features six independent stories, adapted from the first ten books of Pu's novel.
Part I (Episodes 1–5)
Part I (流光情劫; lit. "Stealing Love Through Time") is adapted from the tale Mr. Lu's Daughter (魯公女).
Part II (Episodes 5–10)
Part II (俠女田郎; lit. Heroine Tian) is adapted from the tale Tian Chi-lang (田七郎).
Part III (Episodes 11–15)
Part III (古劍幽靈; lit. "Ancient Ghost Sword") is adapted from the tale Chin Sheng-se (金生色).
Part IV (Episodes 16–20)
Part IV (狐仙報恩; lit. "Fox Spirit Repays Debt") is adapted from the tale Siao Chui (小翠).
Part V (Episodes 21–25)
Part V (翁婿鬥法; lit. "Fight of the In-Laws") is adapted from the tale Chang-ting (長亭).
Part VI (Episodes 26–35)
Part VI (秋月還陽; lit. "Chiu-yue Returns from Death") is adapted from the tale Wu Chiu-yue (伍秋月).
Dark Tales II
Dark Tales II (聊齋貳) originally aired on Jade every weekday evening from 9 March to 1 May 1998, and is produced by Lau Sze-yu, consisting of 40 episodes. It features eight independent stories, adapted from the first fifteen books of Pu's novel.
Part I (Episodes 1–5)
Part I (陸判奇談; lit. "Interesting Tales of Judge Lu") is adapted from the tale Judge Lu (陸判).
Part II (Episodes 5–10)
Part II (綠野飛仙; lit. "Flying Immortal in the Wilderness") is adapted from the tale Ying (阿英).
Part III (Episodes 11–15)
Part III (鬼母痴兒; lit. "Ghostly Mother, Devoted Son") is adapted from the tale Siang-chun (湘裙).
Part IV (Episodes 16–20)
Part IV (陰差陽錯; lit. "Accidental Mistake") is adapted from the tale Wang Lu-lang (王六郎).
Part V (Episodes 21–25)
Part V (花醉紅塵; lit. "World of Drunk Flowers") is adapted from the tale Madam Hsin Shi-si (辛十四娘).
Part VI (Episodes 26–30)
Part VI (隔世追情; lit. "Chasing Love Across Time") is adapted from the tale Chin-se (錦瑟).
Part VII (Episodes 31–35)
Part VII (魅影靈狐; lit. "Phantom Fox Spirit") is adapted from the tale Lian Siang (蓮香).
Part VIII (Episodes 36–40)
Part VIII (斬妖神劍; lit. "Demon Sword") is adapted from the tale Lady Hua (花姑子).