TV series
The Long Ballad
2021, Chinese, on Tencent Video. Created by Xia Da.
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Where to watch The Long Ballad
The Long Ballad isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S1 E49: Burn
Aired 3 May 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Xia DaCreator
- Dilraba DilmuratLi Changge / Yong Ning · 49 ep
- Leo WuAshina Sun · 49 ep
- Liu YuningHao Du · 49 ep
- Zhao LusiLi Leyan / Yong An · 49 ep
- Fang YilunWei Shuyu · 49 ep
- Yi DaqianMu Jin · 49 ep
- Cao XiyueMimi Guli · 49 ep
- Wu ChongxuanXu Feng [Gongsun Heng's bodyguard] · 49 ep
- Liu ChuxuanLuo Shiba · 49 ep
- Li JianyiQin Lao [Gongsun Heng's butler] · 49 ep
- Yang MinnaPrincess Yi Cheng [Khatun of Ashile Tribe] · 49 ep
- Geng LeLi Shi Min / Emperor Taizong of Tang · 49 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 March 2021
- Last aired
- 3 May 2021
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Original title
- 长歌行
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Long Ballad is based on
The Long Ballad is based on Song of the Long March, a manhua by Xia Da.
Manhua
Song of the Long March
By Xia Da
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Long Ballad: quick answers
Is The Long Ballad worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.6/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Long Ballad are there?
The Long Ballad has 1 season and 49 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Long Ballad finished?
Yes. The Long Ballad ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Long Ballad on?
The Long Ballad isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
The Long Ballad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Long Ballad yet.
What shows are like The Long Ballad?
If you liked The Long Ballad, try Love Like the Galaxy, Ever Night, Joy of Life.
Who created The Long Ballad?
The Long Ballad was created by Xia Da and stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Liu Yuning.
What is The Long Ballad based on?
The Long Ballad is based on Song of the Long March, a manhua by Xia Da.