The Lost Empire - Season 1 - Episode 1

Name: Episode 1
Released: 2001-03-11
Rating: 2.4

2001-03-11 • 120 min • ⭐ 4.8/10

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.

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About The Lost Empire

Title: The Lost Empire

First Air Date: 2001-03-11

Last Air Date: 2001-03-12

Status: Ended

Rating: 4.8/10 (from 30 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 2

Network: NBC

Genres: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Production Companies: Unknown

Synopsis

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.