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Release Year2005
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction & Adventure, Drama
Votes10
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Royal Swordsmen
About The Royal Swordsmen
Set in the Ming dynasty, the series follows Zhu Wushi, tasked with forming a secret service to protect the Emperor. He recruits four elite agents—Duan Tianya, a skilled martial artist; Shangguan Haitang, an intelligent and resourceful woman; Guihai Yidao, a master of the dao seeking vengeance; and Cheng Shifei, a former thief with powerful inherited skills. Locked in a rivalry with the Eastern Depot led by eunuch Cao Zhengchun, the agents work to protect the monarchy while uncovering deeper conspiracies. As Zhu Wushi’s true ambitions unfold, the agents must confront betrayal and save the Emperor.
Directed by —, The Royal Swordsmen leans on a strong ensemble — Li Yapeng, Roger Kwok Chun-On, Tammy Chen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action & adventure titles of 2005.
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