Old tale resonates with a modern audience

The story of Madam White Snake sees an online version as many younger viewers appreciate its timeless appeal, Wang Kaihao reports.

Remaking a classic TV series requires courage, determination, an understanding of culture and ingenuity. The challenge is to reflect changing tastes while keeping true to the original.

The fans who gathered in Beijing in their hundreds last week for the premiere of web drama The Legend of White Snake, the most recent adaptation of a TV classic from 1992, would suggest that the team behind the remake have cast a new spell on audiences.