It stars Zhou Jie, Lu Yi and Deng Chao as the legendary Song dynasty jurist Bao Zheng.
[1][2][3][4][5] Other cast includes Ashton Chen, Ren Quan, Li Bingbing, and Cheng Pei-pei.
[11] The producer invited Nicky Wu to play Bao Zheng, but he initially turned down the role because of the character design is too dark and ugly.
[12] In the second season, Lu Yi replaced Zhou Jie to play the lead role Bao Zheng.
[15] The third season was shot on locations in Beijing Huairou Film and Television Base [zh].