TV series
The Lead
2026, Chinese, on CCTV-1 & Tencent Video. Created by Zhang Yimou & Li Shaofei & Chen Yan.
Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2026
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Latest episode
S1 E48: Episode 48
Aired 3 June 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 May 2026
- Last aired
- 3 June 2026
- Network
- CCTV-1, Tencent Video
- Original title
- 主角
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Lead: quick answers
Is The Lead worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Lead are there?
The Lead has 1 season and 48 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is The Lead finished?
Yes. The Lead ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Lead suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lead yet.
What shows are like The Lead?
If you liked The Lead, try Three Kingdoms, The Journey of Legend, Nirvana in Fire.
Who created The Lead?
The Lead was created by Zhang Yimou and Li Shaofei and Chen Yan and stars Zhang Jiayi, Liu Haocun, Qin Hailu.