How many seasons and episodes does The Sword and the Brocade have?

The Sword and the Brocade has 1 season and 45 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 26, 2021 to April 6, 2021.

Is The Sword and the Brocade renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Sword and the Brocade has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch The Sword and the Brocade?

It takes 35h 28m (2128 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Sword and the Brocade. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 18 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 35.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Sword and the Brocade?

The Sword and the Brocade is available for streaming on Rakuten Viki. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Sword and the Brocade?

The Sword and the Brocade has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in The Sword and the Brocade?

The primary ensemble cast includes Wallace Chung Hon-Leung as Xu Lingyi (age 51), Tan Songyun as Luo Shiyi Niang (age 36), He Hongshan as Qiao Lianfang (age 39), Tang Xiaotian as Ou Yanxing (age 35).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Sword and the Brocade?

2021 · 1 Seasons · 45 Episodes · Total Runtime: 35h 28m (2,128 mins)

Total Watch Time

35h 28m

2,128 minutes of non-stop content across all 45 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 35.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days.

Average Episode Length

47 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

18 days

Finish by approximately Oct 14, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 26, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

36 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 1, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

18 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 14, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 5, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 35h 28m 1.25× Speed: 28h 22m (saves 7.1h) 1.50× Speed: 23h 39m (saves 11.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	45 episodes	35h 28m (2,128 mins)	47 mins/ep	100%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Sword and the Brocade

Can I binge-watch The Sword and the Brocade in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 35.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Sword and the Brocade contains 35h 28m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Sword and the Brocade at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 18 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 14, 2026.

Which season of The Sword and the Brocade is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 35h 28m across 45 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Sword and the Brocade?

The series consists of 45 episodes across 1 seasons, totaling 35h 28m (2,128 minutes) of screen time.