The Blazing Path: Back to 1938

2025

Drama

Ma Shuai, a modern man, is transported back to 1938 and trapped in a time loop during the Anti-Japanese War. As he relives the past, he transforms from a reluctant survivor into a selfless hero, discovering the power of patriotism and the impact one person can have on a nation’s fate.

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Production

Zhejiang Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 24, 2025

Last Aired

June 24, 2025

Networks

Hong Guo Short Drama

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 2

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 3

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 4

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 5

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 6

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Episode 7

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 8

Air date: 2025-06-24

Episode 9

Air date: 2025-06-24

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 2025-06-24

E11

Episode 11

Air date: 2025-06-24

E12

Episode 12

Air date: 2025-06-24

E13

Episode 13

Air date: 2025-06-24

E14

Episode 14

Air date: 2025-06-24

E15

Episode 15

Air date: 2025-06-24

E16

Episode 16

Air date: 2025-06-24

E17

Episode 17

Air date: 2025-06-24

Cast

Jing Yanjun

Ma Shuai

Yuan Mingze

Han Chunlin

Yan Danchen

Lin Wanru

Liu Tengyuan

Dai Lingfeng

Hong Yutong

Gan Mingyang

Huang Zirui

Feng Chenchen

Yuan Yuxiang

Hai Ruitong

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