Is the TV show Legend of the Magnate available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

Legend of the Magnate (2025) follows Gu Pingyuan, a wrongfully accused scholar turned fugitive who uses his wits and ledgers to build a commercial empire. From caravans and silk routes to rival merchant houses and the imperial court, the series frames commerce as a battlefield where contracts and coin can save a nation as much as any army. This introduction looks at the show's world-building and — most importantly for readers here — checks whether Legend of the Magnate is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+. Read on to find where you can watch Gu Pingyuan’s rise through guilds, markets and political intrigue.

Synopsis

Falsely accused and forced to flee, scholar Gu Pingyuan transforms himself into a clever entrepreneur, applying his intellect to build a vast commercial empire. Beginning with small-scale trade, he expands into multiple industries, confronting rival merchant houses and navigating political intrigues as he strives to restore his country's weakened economy. His journey reveals a generation of merchants who defend their homeland not with arms but through commerce.

Release date

2025

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 40ep

Total duration

30h 0min

Rating

Country

Chine

Genre(s)

Drame

Cast

Chen Xiao Sun Qian Luo Yizhou Cheng Taishen Huang Zhizhong Li Chun