刀下留人 (2015): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2015, 刀下留人 is a drama series.

What it’s about. Executioner Yip Sheung-luk has shed blood too many times to count. To protect his savior’s pregnant daughter-in-law Yuen So-sam from danger, Sheung-luk sends So-sam to the capital, where she is to stay with renowned midwife Fa Yui-hung. A series of strange murders soon take place, and Sheung-luk saves a little life with his blade. But this baby boy of unknown origin gets Sheung-luk and Yui-hung in trouble with the imperial court. Step by step, the unlikely duo overcome obstacles together, developing a close relationship. Meanwhile, young couple Chek Tsz-chau and Chuk Siu-moon, both who have lived in a whore house for most of their lives, suddenly arrive at Yui-hung’s home. Siu-moon begs Sheung-luk to accept Tsz-chau as his disciple, but reckless Tsz-chau wants nothing more than to use this opportunity to escape from his punishment. Sheung-luk’s life changes forever after the appearance of mysterious magician Szema Chau. The baby boy’s identity is uncovered, putting everyone one step closer to their own deaths.

Who’s in it. 刀下留人 stars Kenny Wong Tak-Ban as Ye chang lv, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei as Hua rui hong, Joel Chan as Si ma chou and Katy Kung as Zhu xiao man, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 刀下留人 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 刀下留人 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 刀下留人 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Guardianes de la Noche and Ataque a los Titanes.