TV series
The Royal Swordsmen
2005, Chinese, on SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV.
Set in the Ming dynasty, the series follows Zhu Wushi, tasked with forming a secret service to protect the Emperor. He recruits four elite agents—Duan Tianya, a skilled martial artist; Shangguan Haitang, an intelligent and resourceful woman; Guihai Yidao, a master of the dao seeking vengeance; and Cheng Shifei, a former thief with powerful inherited skills. Locked in a rivalry with the Eastern Depot led by eunuch Cao Zhengchun, the agents work to protect the monarchy while uncovering deeper conspiracies. As Zhu Wushi’s true ambitions unfold, the agents must confront betrayal and save the Emperor.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Latest episode
S1 E35: Episode 35
Aired 5 March 2005
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Li Yapeng段天涯 · 35 ep
- Roger Kwok Chun-on成是非 · 35 ep
- Tammy Chen云罗郡主 · 35 ep
- Wallace Huo归海一刀 · 35 ep
- Michelle Ye Xuan上官海棠 · 35 ep
- Gao Yuanyuan柳生飘絮 · 35 ep
- Deng Chao正德皇帝 · 35 ep
- Damian Lau Chung-Yan朱无视 · 35 ep
- Monica Chan Fat-yung素心 · 35 ep
- Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin古三通 · 35 ep
- Kent Tong Chun-yip万三千 · 35 ep
- Eva Huang柳生雪姬 · 35 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 March 2005
- Last aired
- 5 March 2005
- Network
- SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV
- Original title
- 天下第一
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Royal Swordsmen has 1 season and 35 episodes.
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