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The Royal Swordsmen

TV series
2005
1 season
SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV
Action & Adventure
Drama

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8.0 TMDB worldwide · 10 ratings

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.

About the show

The Royal Swordsmen (天下第一; literally Number One Under Heaven) is a 2005 wuxia television series directed by Deng Yancheng and Wei Liyuan. A mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong co-production, it starred an ensemble cast from all three regions including Roger Kwok, Li Yapeng, Wallace Huo, Michelle Ye, Damian Lau, Tammy Chen, Gao Yuanyuan, and Eva Huang. Set in 17th-century China during the Ming dynasty, it follows four martial artists who are recruited to serve as elite secret service agents dedicated to protecting the emperor. It was first shown on Shenzhen Media Group's Drama Channel on 30 January 2005.

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