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Liberation of Shanghai

2022·Show
37Episodes in1Season
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The series provides a comprehensive look at Communist Party of China members' attempts to reconstruct the city and resurrect its economy after Shanghai was liberated in May 1949. It depicts how the Party liberates the city and uses its wisdom, faith and unity to tackle a number of political, economic and social issues. They were successful in guiding Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability and development. Based on true historical events, the drama focuses on the challenges faced by the city leaders in the first year after liberation. Party members had to fight bandits and enemy agents to stabilize social and political order and restore the city's production and trade.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueEconomic ReconstructionRevolutionary NarrativeBiographical EnsembleNostalgic Period PieceIdeological StruggleUrban HistoryEducational ValuePatriotic Tone

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Is Liberation of Shanghai worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Liberation of Shanghai rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Liberation of Shanghai have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 37 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Is Liberation of Shanghai based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Liberation of Shanghai air?

It ran from 2022 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Liberation of Shanghai in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.