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The Guardians

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 23, 2025
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 35
  • Networks: Youku
  • Genres: Drama
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The Guardians(2025)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (1 votes)

Overview

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.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

35 episodes • 2025

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Episode 1Sep 23, 20250.0
2Episode 2Sep 23, 20250.0
3Episode 3Sep 23, 20250.0
4Episode 4Sep 23, 20250.0
5Episode 5Sep 24, 20250.0
6Episode 6Sep 24, 20250.0
7Episode 7Sep 25, 20250.0
8Episode 8Sep 25, 20250.0
9Episode 9Sep 26, 20250.0
10Episode 10Sep 27, 20250.0
11Episode 11Sep 28, 20250.0
12Episode 12Sep 28, 20250.0
13Episode 13Sep 29, 20250.0
14Episode 14Sep 29, 20250.0
15Episode 15Sep 30, 20250.0
16Episode 16Sep 30, 20250.0
17Episode 17Oct 1, 20250.0
18Episode 18Oct 1, 20250.0
19Episode 19Oct 2, 20250.0
20Episode 20Oct 2, 20250.0
21Episode 21Oct 3, 20250.0
22Episode 22Oct 4, 20250.0
23Episode 23Oct 5, 20250.0
24Episode 24Oct 5, 20250.0
25Episode 25Oct 6, 20250.0
26Episode 26Oct 6, 20250.0
27Episode 27Oct 7, 20250.0
28Episode 28Oct 7, 20250.0
29Episode 29Oct 8, 20250.0
30Episode 30Oct 8, 20250.0
31Episode 31Oct 9, 20250.0
32Episode 32Oct 9, 20250.0
33Episode 33Oct 9, 20250.0
34Episode 34Oct 9, 20250.0
35Episode 35Oct 9, 20250.0

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