The Long Ballad (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2021, The Long Ballad is an action & adventure and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
Who’s in it. The Long Ballad stars Dilraba Dilmurat as Li Changge / Yong Ning, Leo Wu as Ashina Sun, Liu Yuning as Hao Du and Zhao Lusi as Li Leyan / Yong An, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Long Ballad sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Ballad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Ballad tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Ballad (2021)?
- In US, The Long Ballad is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Ballad worth watching?
- The Long Ballad holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Ballad?
- The Long Ballad stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Liu Yuning, Zhao Lusi and Fang Yilun.
- When was The Long Ballad released?
- The Long Ballad was released in 2021.