Sword and Fairy 1 (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Sword and Fairy 1 is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.

What it’s about. Li Xiaoyao, a young inn attendant who dreams of becoming a great hero, accidentally meets Zhao Ling'er, a descendant of the goddess Nuwa. Together, they embark on a quest to find the Water Spiritual Bead, which can end the drought plaguing the land. Along the way, they befriend the bickering partner Lin Yueru and the scholarly Liu Jinyuan, among other like-minded companions. They face numerous dangers in their search for the spiritual bead and ultimately thwart the cataclysmic scheme of the Moon Worship Sect's leader, who aims to destroy the world.

Who’s in it. Sword and Fairy 1 stars He Yu as Li Xiaoyao, Yang Yutong as Zhao Linger, Xu Hao as Lin Yueru and Li Chuan as Liu Jinyuan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sword and Fairy 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword and Fairy 1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sword and Fairy 1 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.