TV series
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong
2023–2024, Chinese, on iQiyi.
The series follows Mao Zedong’s journey from a young student to a devoted Marxist between 1918 and 1921, set against China’s political turmoil, social movements, and the rise of new ideas, as he searches for a path to save his country and its people.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2024
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Latest episode
S1 E35: Episode 35
Aired 8 January 2024
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 18 December 2023
- Last aired
- 8 January 2024
- Network
- iQiyi
- Original title
- 鲲鹏击浪
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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What Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong is based on
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong is adapted from a real person.
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Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong: quick answers
Is Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong worth watching?
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How many seasons of Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong are there?
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong has 1 season and 35 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong finished?
Yes. Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong ended in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong on?
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong?
If you liked Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong, try Ming Dynasty in 1566, Three Kingdoms, The Water Margin.
What is Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong based on?
Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong is adapted from a real person.