Swordsman (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Swordsman is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Swordsman is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. The series is written and produced by Yu Zheng, and directed by Hu Yijuan, starring Wallace Huo and Yuan Shanshan in the leading roles. Shooting started on 24 March 2012 in Xiandu, Jinyun County, Lishui, Zhejiang. It was aired in China on Hunan Television from 6 February to 4 March 2013.
Who’s in it. Swordsman stars Wallace Huo as Linghu Chong, Yuan Shanshan as Ren Yingying, Joe Chen as Dongfang Bubai and Yang Rong as Yue Lingshan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Swordsman 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 Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swordsman tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swordsman (2013)?
- In US, Swordsman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swordsman worth watching?
- Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swordsman?
- Swordsman stars Wallace Huo, Yuan Shanshan, Joe Chen, Yang Rong and Hei Zi.
- When was Swordsman released?
- Swordsman was released in 2013.