TV series

Spring of the Blade

2026 · 1 season

A slow-burning historical drama of quiet intrigue and tender devotion, where old wounds and courtly schemes unfold with measured, earnest gravity.

Overview: After losing her mother as a child, Xie Qingyuan returns years later to uncover the truth and seek justice. Reuniting with Shen Run, once a fallen youth and now a righteous court official, they join forces to expose corruption and right past wrongs. Through shared dangers and unwavering support, they grow closer, devoting their lives to protecting each other and their people.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, justice, corruption, love
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
corruption
love
family
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Created by: Pan Anzi
Written by: Qiang Li
Starring: Xu Kai, Zhou Ye, Li Mei Yi Bing, He Ziming, Zhang Yao, Xiaojuan Huang, Min Chunxiao, Miao Pu
Length: 1 seasons, 30 episodes
Network: iQiyi, Youku
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin