Guardians of the Dafeng 2024
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- December 28, 2024
- Last Aired
- January 18, 2025
- Format
- 1 season · 40 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~30 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E28 "The Confidential Letters" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Deng Ke
- Networks
- CCTV-8, Tencent Video
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki
What is Guardians of the Dafeng?
Guardians of the Dafeng is a 2024 Chinese television drama that blends historical adventure with fantasy elements. Adapted from the web novel of the same name, the series was directed by Deng Ke and features a lead cast that includes Dylan Wang, Tian Xiwei, Liu Yijun and Yan Zidong.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 28, 2024
- Last aired
- Jan 18, 2025
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV-8, Tencent Video
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 42 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 40 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- CCTV-8, Tencent Video
Where to watch in United States
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Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Guardians of the Dafeng is a 2024 Chinese television drama that blends historical adventure with fantasy elements. Adapted from the web novel of the same name, the series was directed by Deng Ke and features a lead cast that includes Dylan Wang, Tian Xiwei, Liu Yijun and Yan Zidong. The story follows Xu Qi’an, a recent police‑academy graduate who awakens in an unfamiliar realm populated by Confucians, Taoists, Buddhists, demons and warlocks. Confronted with the prospect of
Should you watch it?
“A modern cop reincarnated into ancient times must navigate deadly politics.”
- Fresh take on isekai with Chinese historical elements
- Intriguing blend of philosophy and supernatural forces
- Protagonist uses modern knowledge strategically
- Complex world-building may overwhelm some viewers
- Pacing relies heavily on political maneuvering
You enjoy smart protagonists adapting to unfamiliar worlds.
Contains mature themes involving political violence and supernatural elements.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Time Travel to Dafeng Mytharc Feb 26, 2025
- E2 New Goal Core Feb 27, 2025
- E3 A Torturing Job Core Feb 28, 2025
- E4 Imprisoned in the Dungeon Core Mar 3, 2025
- E5 Outstanding Talent Core Mar 4, 2025
- E6 Crisis of the Xu Family Core Mar 5, 2025
- E7 Joining the Night Guardians Core Mar 6, 2025
- E8 Journey As a Night Guardian Begins Core Mar 7, 2025
- E9 Divine Fury Core Mar 10, 2025
- E10 Impersonating Huai Qing Core Mar 11, 2025
- E11 Retrieving the Jade Mirror Core Mar 12, 2025
- E12 Heaven and Earth Slash Core Mar 13, 2025
- E13 Battle of the Gold Guardians Core Mar 14, 2025
- E14 Strange Phenomenon Core Mar 17, 2025
- E15 Asset Seizure Core Mar 18, 2025
- E16 An Opportunity Core Mar 19, 2025
- E17 Colluding with the Kui Tribe Core Mar 20, 2025
- E18 Male Escort Core Mar 21, 2025
- E19 The Spirit Dragon Core Mar 24, 2025
- E20 Annihilation Core Mar 25, 2025
- E21 Formidable Foe Core Mar 26, 2025
- E22 Survival Core Mar 27, 2025
- E23 Actions Speak Louder than Words Core Mar 28, 2025
- E24 Revenge Core Mar 31, 2025
- E25 Mysterious Person Mytharc Apr 1, 2025
- E26 3,000-li Massacre Core Apr 2, 2025
- E27 A Determined Heart Core Apr 3, 2025
- E28 The Confidential Letters Core Apr 4, 2025
- E29 Empty Names Core Apr 7, 2025
- E30 Engaging the Celestial Realm Core Apr 8, 2025
- E31 The Battle of the Celestial Realm Core Apr 9, 2025
- E32 Illusion Core Apr 10, 2025
- E33 Departing for Chuzhou Core Apr 11, 2025
- E34 Attacked on the Ship Core Apr 14, 2025
- E35 The Culprit Core Apr 15, 2025
- E36 Just Deserts Core Apr 16, 2025
- E37 Uphold Justice Core Apr 17, 2025
- E38 Fighting for Justice Core Apr 18, 2025
- E39 A Clear Conscience Mytharc Jan 18, 2025
- E40 Legend of Dafeng Mytharc Jan 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a novel?
Yes, it's adapted from a popular Chinese web novel series.
Does it have romance?
Romantic elements exist but remain secondary to political plotting.
How many episodes are there?
The series runs for multiple episodes across several story arcs.
Is it subtitled or dubbed?
Availability varies by platform and region.
What language is it in?
The original version is in Chinese.
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