Series synopsis
Contenders, also known as 狮城山海 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on CCTV-8 on April 30, 2025. It ended on May 19, 2025. It stars Wei Zi, Yang Xuwen, Wang Ziwei and Yue Lina.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Wei Zi as Cheng Hui
- Yang Xuwen as Liu Zhendong
- Wang Ziwei as Cheng Nanping
- Yue Lina as Hong Yan
- Eason Hung Chun-Ga as Huang Zhongxin
- Zhao Hengxuan as Zhao Tiehan
- Gu Jing as Liu Suibian
- Zhang Liming as Elder Zhuang
Guest cast
- Hei Zi as Liu Xiongwu
- Ren Luomin as A Fa
- Mao Jianglong as A Qi
- Ju Xingmao as Officer Guo
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung as Lian Liuliu
- Chang Li-Wei as Liu Furong
- Tay Ping-Hui as He Yaohui
- Hugo Ng Doi-Yung as Huang Youcai
- Jacky Kam as Wu A'nan
- Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah as Zheng Qiu
- Bobby Tonelli as Steven
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 49 | April 30, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 30, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |