The Lost Empire

The Lost Empire

Reluctant hero, beautiful goddess, three days to save the world.

American journalist Nick Orton is caught up in the world of Chinese gods and monsters while on a search for the long lost manuscript to 'Hsi Yu Chi' (The Journey to the West) by Wu Ch'eng En. He is accompanied on his journey by a humanoid ape with incredible strength and magical powers, a humanoid pig-man, and his brother-in-arms, an ex-cannibal. Based on one of the greatest stories in Chinese history.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2001-03-11

While on an archeological dig of secret Chinese tombs, Nick's epic adventure begins by a "chance" meeting with Kwan Ying, a beautiful goddess sent by the Terracotta Warriors (who recognize Nick as the "Scholar from Above") to recruit him for the heroic task of rescuing the manuscript within 3 days -- or face the world's end.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2001-03-12

The goddess Kwan Ying recruits former China-scholar Nick Orton to help her take back a magical manuscript from evil demons.

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Rating

4.8/10

Release Date

2001-03-11

Episodes

2 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast