TV series

Men with Swords

2016–2017 · 2 seasons

A sweeping costume adventure with sword fights and political scheming, anchored by a loyal friendship that keeps the stakes personal.

Overview: After Yao Guang's king is assassinated, Prince Mu Rong Li disguises himself and allies with rival rulers to resist a Nan Su Kingdom invasion and reclaim his nation.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, romantic and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, power, war, loyalty
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
power
war
loyalty
identity
Places: fantasy world
military
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: action & adventure
Created by: Zhao Shiyao
Starring: Lu Yunfeng, Dylan Xiong, Zhao Zhiwei, Simon Lien, Ma Zhenhuan, Ian Yi, Peng Yuchang, Zhu Jian
Length: 2 seasons, 60 episodes, 40 min each
Network: Sohu Video
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin