The Guardians
5.6
Season 1
45 min
S1 · E1 · Sep 23, 2025
Episode 1 Episode 1
45 min
S1 · E2 · Sep 23, 2025
Episode 2 Episode 2
45 min
S1 · E3 · Sep 23, 2025
Episode 3 Episode 3
45 min
S1 · E4 · Sep 23, 2025
Episode 4 Episode 4
45 min
S1 · E5 · Sep 24, 2025
Episode 5 Episode 5
45 min
S1 · E6 · Sep 24, 2025
Episode 6 Episode 6
45 min
S1 · E7 · Sep 25, 2025
Episode 7 Episode 7
45 min
S1 · E8 · Sep 25, 2025
Episode 8 Episode 8
45 min
S1 · E9 · Sep 26, 2025
Episode 9 Episode 9
45 min
S1 · E10 · Sep 27, 2025
Episode 10 Episode 10
45 min
S1 · E11 · Sep 28, 2025
Episode 11 Episode 11
45 min
S1 · E12 · Sep 28, 2025
Episode 12 Episode 12
45 min
S1 · E13 · Sep 29, 2025
Episode 13 Episode 13
45 min
S1 · E14 · Sep 29, 2025
Episode 14 Episode 14
45 min
S1 · E15 · Sep 30, 2025
Episode 15 Episode 15
45 min
S1 · E16 · Sep 30, 2025
Episode 16 Episode 16
45 min
S1 · E17 · Oct 1, 2025
Episode 17 Episode 17
45 min
S1 · E18 · Oct 1, 2025
Episode 18 Episode 18
45 min
S1 · E19 · Oct 2, 2025
Episode 19 Episode 19
45 min
S1 · E20 · Oct 2, 2025
Episode 20 Episode 20
45 min
S1 · E21 · Oct 3, 2025
Episode 21 Episode 21
45 min
S1 · E22 · Oct 4, 2025
Episode 22 Episode 22
45 min
S1 · E23 · Oct 5, 2025
Episode 23 Episode 23
45 min
S1 · E24 · Oct 5, 2025
Episode 24 Episode 24
45 min
S1 · E25 · Oct 6, 2025
Episode 25 Episode 25
45 min
S1 · E26 · Oct 6, 2025
Episode 26 Episode 26
45 min
S1 · E27 · Oct 7, 2025
Episode 27 Episode 27
45 min
S1 · E28 · Oct 7, 2025
Episode 28 Episode 28
45 min
S1 · E29 · Oct 8, 2025
Episode 29 Episode 29
45 min
S1 · E30 · Oct 8, 2025
Episode 30 Episode 30
45 min
S1 · E31 · Oct 9, 2025
Episode 31 Episode 31
45 min
S1 · E32 · Oct 9, 2025
Episode 32 Episode 32
47 min
S1 · E33 · Oct 9, 2025
Episode 33 Episode 33
44 min
S1 · E34 · Oct 9, 2025
Episode 34 Episode 34
46 min
S1 · E35 · Oct 9, 2025
Episode 35 Episode 35
35 episodes in Season 1
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In 1940s Shanghai, struggling actor Ding Yi is forced to impersonate a blind cryptography expert after agent Gu Yinshan mistakenly kills the real man. Disguised as his assistant, Gu Yinshan joins Ding Yi to infiltrate Japanese intelligence with the help of theater owner Xian Biyun. Facing constant danger, the unlikely duo form a deep brotherhood, but their clashing loyalties lead to an inevitable test of trust and sacrifice.
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Cast
13 people
Zhang Yishan
Ding Yi / Li Yuese
Known for
Bruce Lee, My Brother
Elvis Han
Gu Yangshan / Cha Li
Known for
The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
Zhang Tian'ai
Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing
Known for
The Captain
Legend of the Demon Cat
Liu Huan
Liang Jingyuan
Also in
The Advisors Alliance
Fangs of Fortune
Zhu Gangrirao
Luo Han
Also in
Mr. Right
Insect Detective
Fan Shiran
Meng Jie
Known for
One Week Friends
Wang Ziyun
Ye Yin
Also in
Lie to Love
Ten Years Late
He Qiang
Lao Wu
Known for
Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Guan Chang
Hong Yu
Also in
Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard
Unchained Love
Ma Yue
Old Xiao
Known for
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Huang Rong
Lin Naihui
Zhu Gang Rirao
Luo Han
Yang Wenjun Director
Total runtime 26h 15m · Episode length 45 min · Country China
Show info
Premiered
September 23, 2025
Final episode
October 15, 2025
Status
Ended
Network
Youku
Country
China
Type
Scripted
Episode length
45 min
Total runtime
26h 15m
Original language
Chinese
Production
Youku
Production
China
Produced in
Languages
Original title
守护者们
Spoken on screen
Chinese
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