Contenders

2025Show1 season49 episodes

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In the late 1940s, the Shanhai Gang rises as a key force in the local Chinese community. Retired leader Cheng Hui returns to rebuild the gang amid external threats, internal power struggles, and colonial interference, shaping its fight for survival and legacy.

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Directors
Ju Xingmao
Written by
Guo Jingyu

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Facts

April 30, 2025 · May 19, 2025 · Ended

First aired
April 30, 2025
Last aired
May 19, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 49 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

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3 questions, like "Is Contenders worth watching?"

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Is Contenders worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch Contenders?

16 h

About 16 hours: 49 episodes in 1 season of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Is Contenders in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.