For the Sake of the Republic Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2003 · CCTV · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About For the Sake of the Republic
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does For the Sake of the Republic have?
For the Sake of the Republic has 1 season and 68 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 12, 2003 to April 12, 2003.
Is For the Sake of the Republic renewed, ended, or canceled?
For the Sake of the Republic has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch For the Sake of the Republic?
It takes 51h 0m (3060 minutes) to watch the complete run of For the Sake of the Republic. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 26 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 51 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of For the Sake of the Republic?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Episode 1"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch For the Sake of the Republic?
For the Sake of the Republic is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for For the Sake of the Republic?
For the Sake of the Republic has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in For the Sake of the Republic?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lü Zhong as 慈禧太后 Empress Cixi (age 85), Wang Bing as 李鸿章 Li Hongzhang, Sun Chun as 袁世凯 Yuan Shikai (age 70), Ma Shaohua as 孙文 Sun Yat-sen (age 71).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lü Zhong | 慈禧太后 Empress Cixi | 85 |
| Wang Bing | 李鸿章 Li Hongzhang | – |
| Sun Chun | 袁世凯 Yuan Shikai | 70 |
| Ma Shaohua | 孙文 Sun Yat-sen | 71 |
| Li Guangjie | 光绪皇帝 Guangxu Emperor | 45 |
| Liao Bingyan | 张之洞 Zhang Zhidong | – |
| Xu Min | 奕劻 Yikuang | 78 |
| Ge Zhijun | 荣禄 Ronglu | 90 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for For the Sake of the Republic are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.