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Status: Ended

Network: CCTV-8

Type: Scripted

Rating: 8.0/10

Contenders

TV SERIES 2025 1 SEASON

Overview

In the late 1940s, the Shanhai Gang rises as a key force in the local Chinese community. Retired leader Cheng Hui returns to rebuild the gang amid external threats, internal power struggles, and colonial interference, shaping its fight for survival and legacy.

This production, originally released in 2025, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in China.
  • • Original Language: Mandarin.

Directed By

Ju Xingmao

Written By

Guo Jingyu

Starring Cast

Seasons

Contenders - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

49 Episodes • Aired 2025-04-30

No season overview provided for this season.

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