The Sword and the Brocade (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2021, The Sword and the Brocade is a drama series.
What it’s about. Despite being born with low status, Luo Shiyiniang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom. However, the once-esteemed Luo family is in a state of decline. Hoping to save the clan through a marriage alliance, Shiyiniang is selected to become the wife of Yongping Duke and great general Xu Lingyi. Things were not easy for Shiyiniang due to the Xu family's biases towards her. Nonetheless, she manages to win their trust through her optimism and sincerity. Xu Lingyi also becomes attracted to Shiyiniang's various beautiful qualities such that husband and wife find love after marriage.
Who’s in it. The Sword and the Brocade stars Wallace Chung Hon-Leung as Xu Lingyi, Tan Songyun as Luo Shiyi Niang, He Hongshan as Qiao Lianfang and Tang Xiaotian as Ou Yanxing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Sword and the Brocade has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Sword and the Brocade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword and the Brocade tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword and the Brocade (2021)?
- In US, The Sword and the Brocade is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword and the Brocade worth watching?
- The Sword and the Brocade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Brocade?
- The Sword and the Brocade stars Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Tan Songyun, He Hongshan, Tang Xiaotian and Chen Qianduo.
- When was The Sword and the Brocade released?
- The Sword and the Brocade was released in 2021.