TV series
The Guardians
2025, Chinese, on Youku.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Latest episode
S1 E35: Episode 35
Aired 9 October 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Zhang YishanDing Yi / Li Yuese · 35 ep
- Elvis HanGu Yangshan / Cha Li · 35 ep
- Zhang Tian'aiXian Biyun / Ruan Qing · 35 ep
- Liu HuanLiang Jingyuan · 35 ep
- Zhu GangriraoLuo Han · 35 ep
- Fan ShiranMeng Jie · 35 ep
- Wang ZiyunYe Yin · 35 ep
- He QiangLao Wu · 35 ep
- Guan ChangHong Yu · 35 ep
- Ma YueOld Xiao · 35 ep
- Huang RongLin Naihui · 35 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 September 2025
- Last aired
- 9 October 2025
- Network
- Youku
- Original title
- 守护者们
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Guardians: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Guardians are there?
The Guardians has 1 season and 35 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is The Guardians finished?
Yes. The Guardians ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Guardians on?
The Guardians isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Guardians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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