The Guardians
2025•8.0/10
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8.0/10(1)
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.
Production
Youku
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 23, 2025
Last Aired
October 9, 2025
Networks
Youku
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-09-23
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-09-23
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-09-23
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-09-23
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-09-24
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-09-24
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-09-25
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-09-25
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-09-26
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-09-27
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-09-28
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-09-28
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2025-09-29
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2025-09-29
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2025-09-30
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2025-09-30
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2025-10-01
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2025-10-01
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2025-10-02
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2025-10-02
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2025-10-03
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2025-10-04
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2025-10-05
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2025-10-05
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2025-10-06
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2025-10-06
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2025-10-07
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2025-10-07
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2025-10-08
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2025-10-08
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2025-10-09
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2025-10-09
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2025-10-09
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2025-10-09
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2025-10-09
Cast
Zhang Yishan
Ding Yi / Li Yuese
Elvis Han
Gu Yangshan / Cha Li
Crystal Zhang
Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing
Liu Huan
Liang Jingyuan
Zhu Gangrirao
Luo Han
Fan Shiran
Meng Jie
Rain
Ye Yin
He Qiang
Lao Wu
Guan Chang
Hong Yu
Ma Yue
Old Xiao
Huang Rong
Lin Naihui
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