The Royal Swordsmen_
Original: 天下第一
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.
Network
SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV
Episodes
35
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Royal Swordsmen has 1 season with 35 episodes spanning 2005.
Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 8 votes, The Royal Swordsmen is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Royal Swordsmen first aired 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (12)
Li Yapeng
段天涯
Wallace Huo
归海一刀
Michelle Ye Xuan
上官海棠
Roger Kwok Chun-On
成是非
Gao Yuanyuan
柳生飘絮
Eva Huang Shengyi
柳生雪姬
Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin
古三通
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
朱无视
Kent Tong Chun-Yip
万三千
Monica Chan Fat-Yung
素心
Deng Chao
正德皇帝
Adam Chen
Masa Kobayashi / Lin Xiaoquan
SEASONS (1 season, 35 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
02
Episode 2
03
Episode 3
04
Episode 4
05
Episode 5
06
Episode 6
07
Episode 7
08
Episode 8
09
Episode 9
10
Episode 10
11
Episode 11
12
Episode 12
13
Episode 13
14
Episode 14
15
Episode 15
16
Episode 16
17
Episode 17
18
Episode 18
19
Episode 19
20
Episode 20
21
Episode 21
22
Episode 22
23
Episode 23
24
Episode 24
25
Episode 25
26
Episode 26
27
Episode 27
28
Episode 28
29
Episode 29
30
Episode 30
31
Episode 31
32
Episode 32
33
Episode 33
34
Episode 34
35
Episode 35
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
35
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Royal Swordsmen about?
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.
Where can I watch The Royal Swordsmen?
The Royal Swordsmen is available on Disney+, Watcha. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Royal Swordsmen have?
The Royal Swordsmen has 1 season with 35 episodes total.
Who stars in The Royal Swordsmen?
The cast of The Royal Swordsmen includes Li Yapeng, Wallace Huo, Michelle Ye Xuan, Roger Kwok Chun-On, Gao Yuanyuan.
What is the rating of The Royal Swordsmen?
The Royal Swordsmen has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
Is The Royal Swordsmen still running?
The Royal Swordsmen has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Action & Adventure
Drama
