Contenders

Contenders

2025 · 1 season · 49 eps · ★ 8.0 · Drama

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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.

Directed by Ju Xingmao · Written by Guo Jingyu

Networks: CCTV-8, Tencent Video

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