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SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

The Royal Swordsmen (2005)

Original title: 天下第一

2005-03-05 · ZH
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Set in the Ming dynasty, the series follows Zhu Wushi, tasked with forming a secret service to protect the Emperor. He recruits four elite agents—Duan Tianya, a skilled martial artist; Shangguan Haitang, an intelligent and resourceful woman; Guihai Yidao, a master of the dao seeking vengeance; and Cheng Shifei, a former thief with powerful inherited skills. Locked in a rivalry with the Eastern Depot led by eunuch Cao Zhengchun, the agents work to protect the monarchy while uncovering deeper conspiracies. As Zhu Wushi’s true ambitions unfold, the agents must confront betrayal and save the Emperor.

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Wong JingDirectorBilly TangDirector

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Li YapengLi Yapeng段天涯Roger Kwok Chun-OnRoger Kwok Chun-On成是非Tammy ChenTammy Chen云罗郡主Wallace HuoWallace Huo归海一刀Michelle Ye XuanMichelle Ye Xuan上官海棠Gao YuanyuanGao Yuanyuan柳生飘絮Deng ChaoDeng Chao正德皇帝Damian Lau Chung-YanDamian Lau Chung-Yan朱无视Monica Chan Fat-yungMonica Chan Fat-yung素心Dicky Cheung Wai-KinDicky Cheung Wai-Kin古三通Kent Tong Chun-YipKent Tong Chun-Yip万三千Eva Huang ShengyiEva Huang Shengyi柳生雪姬

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Set in the Ming dynasty, the series follows Zhu Wushi, tasked with forming a secret service to protect the Emperor. He recruits four elite agents—Duan Tianya, a skilled martial artist; Shangguan Haitang, an intelligent and resourceful woman; Guihai Yidao, a master of the dao seeking vengeance; and Cheng Shifei, a former thief with powerful inherited skills. Locked in a rivalry with the Eastern Depot led by eunuch Cao Zhengchun, the agents work to protect the monarchy while uncovering deeper conspiracies. As Zhu Wushi’s true ambitions unfold, the agents must confront betrayal and save the Emperor.