Season 1 • Episode 20
LatestIn 1936 Shanghai, former childhood friends reunite under tense terms—one a fighter, the other a businessman—as they unite for a shared patriotic mission.
Costume
Impeccable 1930s tailoring that will ruin modern fashion for you
Acting
Deng Kai's smoldering restraint vs Wang Zuyi's volatile charisma
Cinematography
Shadow-drenched Shanghai streets that breathe noir poetry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Republican era (1912-1949) remains politically sensitive in mainland media; this series navigates patriotism without explicit party alignment, a rare balancing act.
Director Ji Yu specifically cast Deng Kai and Wang Zuyi after seeing their chemistry in a variety show—no audition, just vibes.
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