period drama,1940s

Contenders (2025)

Poster for Contenders

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ju Xingmao
  • Profile picture of Wei Zi
    Cheng Hui Wei Zi
  • Profile picture of Yang Xuwen
    Liu Zhendong Yang Xuwen
  • Profile picture of Wang Ziwei
    Cheng Nanping Wang Ziwei
  • Profile picture of Yue Lina
    Hong Yan Yue Lina
  • Profile picture of Eason Hung
    Huang Zhongxin Eason Hung
  • Profile picture of Zhao Hengxuan
    Zhao Tiehan Zhao Hengxuan
  • Profile picture of Gu Jing
    Liu Suibian Gu Jing
  • Profile picture of Zhang Liming
    Elder Zhuang Zhang Liming
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2025

49 episodes

Season 1 of Contenders premiered on April 30, 2025

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Keywords

  • period drama
  • 1940s