56 episodes of gangsters, romance, and revolution — your weekend is gone, your heart is mine.
45 minSeason 1 • Episode 56
LatestIn 20th century Shanghai, Hong Sanyuan arrives with his mother and close friend, Qi Lin, in search of a better life. There, he came under the guidance of ferry leader Yan Hua. Hong becomes entangled in the power struggles between two large conglomerates, and eventually also becomes involved in political affairs.
Production
Pre-war Shanghai recreated with obscene budget and detail.
Acting
Chen Sicheng's transformation from boy to ruthless player.
Costume
Qipao game so strong you'll Google 'how to time travel.'
Creators
Chen Sicheng, Ze Xie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series dramatizes the real Green Gang's dominance over 1920s Shanghai's opium and labor rackets, with Du Yuesheng's rise as loose inspiration.
Chen Sicheng and Tong Liya were married during filming; their divorce shortly after airing fueled fan theories about on-screen tension being too real.
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