Season 1 • Episode 41
LatestIn 1943 Shanghai, military agent Chen Qian, tasked with assassinating a Japanese official, uncovers a conspiracy. Disguised as a Japanese envoy, he infiltrates enemy territory, relying on the help of Communist Party member Chun Yang to thwart the invaders' plans.
Costume
Military uniforms and qipaos that scream 'I have secrets.'
Acting
Peng Guanying playing spy playing envoy—layers upon layers.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Republican-era spy dramas exploded in China post-2015, reflecting renewed interest in wartime national identity narratives. This one leans hard into the 'lone wolf with secret Communist handler' template.
Peng Guanying and Chen Yuqi previously starred together in 2020's 'The Legend of Dugu,' making their spy-chemistry here a reunion with extra tension.
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