The Red Cradle
2026
Drama
The caregivers and soldiers of Yan’an’s Second Nursery escort 136 children through war-torn lands to safety. Facing gunfire, harsh conditions, and constant danger, they sacrifice everything to protect the children, giving rise to the legendary “Children’s Long March” and an enduring spirit of courage and devotion that lives on today.
Production
GHY Culture & Media
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 7, 2026
Last Aired
January 16, 2026
Networks
Beijing Television 北京卫视, Dragon Television 东方卫视, iQiyi, Youku
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2026-01-07
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2026-01-07
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2026-01-07
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2026-01-07
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2026-01-07
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2026-01-07
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2026-01-08
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2026-01-08
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2026-01-09
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2026-01-09
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2026-01-10
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2026-01-10
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2026-01-11
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2026-01-11
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2026-01-12
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2026-01-12
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2026-01-13
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2026-01-13
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2026-01-14
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2026-01-14
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2026-01-15
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2026-01-15
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2026-01-16
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2026-01-16
Cast
Lyric Lan
Wen Renqiu
Liu Zhiyang
Wei Geming
Zhu Tie
Xu Yanqing
Xiao Yin
Xiao Fengxia
Niu Beiren
Shi Dashan
Zhang Liming
Xiang Liming
Liu Yuqiao
Xu Zhou
Chen Guanying
Zhao Tiezhu
Jiang Fuyi
Wang Maisui
Gu Jing
Gu Hongmei
Zhao Jing
Lin Shuyi
Wu Meiyi
Zhang Xiuqin
Jia Yuechuan
Liu Zhiyuan
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