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The Guardians

TV·2025–2025·1 season, 35 episodes·Youku·Drama·NEW

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In 1940s Shanghai, struggling actor Ding Yi is forced to impersonate a blind cryptography expert after agent Gu Yinshan mistakenly kills the real man. Disguised as his assistant, Gu Yinshan joins Ding Yi to infiltrate Japanese intelligence with the help of theater owner Xian Biyun. Facing constant danger, the unlikely duo form a deep brotherhood, but their clashing loyalties lead to an inevitable test of trust and sacrifice.

Castfull cast & details

Zhang YishanZhang YishanDing Yi / Li YueseElvis HanElvis HanGu Yangshan / Cha LiZhang Tian'aiZhang Tian'aiXian Biyun / Ruan QingLiu HuanLiu HuanLiang JingyuanZhu GangriraoZhu GangriraoLuo HanFan ShiranFan ShiranMeng JieRainRainYe YinHe QiangHe QiangLao Wu

Episodes by season

Season0135Episodes2025Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Guardians S01E01Episode 1September 23, 2025—
  2. S01E02The Guardians S01E02Episode 2September 23, 2025—
  3. S01E03The Guardians S01E03Episode 3September 23, 2025—
  4. S01E04The Guardians S01E04Episode 4September 23, 2025—
  5. S01E05The Guardians S01E05Episode 5September 24, 2025—
  6. S01E06The Guardians S01E06Episode 6September 24, 2025—
  7. S01E07The Guardians S01E07Episode 7September 25, 2025—
  8. S01E08The Guardians S01E08Episode 8September 25, 2025—
  9. S01E09The Guardians S01E09Episode 9September 26, 2025—
  10. S01E10The Guardians S01E10Episode 10September 27, 2025—
  11. S01E11The Guardians S01E11Episode 11September 28, 2025—
  12. S01E12The Guardians S01E12Episode 12September 28, 2025—
  13. S01E13The Guardians S01E13Episode 13September 29, 2025—
  14. S01E14The Guardians S01E14Episode 14September 29, 2025—
  15. S01E15The Guardians S01E15Episode 15September 30, 2025—
  16. S01E16The Guardians S01E16Episode 16September 30, 2025—
  17. S01E17The Guardians S01E17Episode 17October 1, 2025—
  18. S01E18The Guardians S01E18Episode 18October 1, 2025—
  19. S01E19The Guardians S01E19Episode 19October 2, 2025—
  20. S01E20The Guardians S01E20Episode 20October 2, 2025—
  21. S01E21The Guardians S01E21Episode 21October 3, 2025—
  22. S01E22The Guardians S01E22Episode 22October 4, 2025—
  23. S01E23The Guardians S01E23Episode 23October 5, 2025—
  24. S01E24The Guardians S01E24Episode 24October 5, 2025—
  25. S01E25The Guardians S01E25Episode 25October 6, 2025—
  26. S01E26The Guardians S01E26Episode 26October 6, 2025—
  27. S01E27The Guardians S01E27Episode 27October 7, 2025—
  28. S01E28The Guardians S01E28Episode 28October 7, 2025—
  29. S01E29The Guardians S01E29Episode 29October 8, 2025—
  30. S01E30The Guardians S01E30Episode 30October 8, 2025—
  31. S01E31The Guardians S01E31Episode 31October 9, 2025—
  32. S01E32The Guardians S01E32Episode 32October 9, 2025—
  33. S01E33The Guardians S01E33Episode 33October 9, 2025—
  34. S01E34The Guardians S01E34Episode 34October 9, 2025—
  35. S01E35The Guardians S01E35Episode 35October 9, 2025—

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