Series synopsis
The Royal Swordsmen, also known as 天下第一 is a Chinese action & adventure drama television series that premiered on SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV on March 5, 2005. It ended on March 5, 2005. It stars Li Yapeng, Roger Kwok Chun-On, Tammy Chen and Wallace Huo.
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 con ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Li Yapeng as 段天涯
- Roger Kwok Chun-On as 成是非
- Tammy Chen as 云罗郡主
- Wallace Huo as 归海一刀
- Michelle Ye Xuan as 上官海棠
- Gao Yuanyuan as 柳生飘絮
- Deng Chao as 正德皇帝
- Damian Lau Chung-Yan as 朱无视
Supporting cast
- Monica Chan Fat-yung as 素心
- Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin as 古三通
- Kent Tong Chun-Yip as 万三千
- Eva Huang Shengyi as 柳生雪姬
- Li Jianyi as 曹正淳
- Yasuaki Kurata as 柳生但马守
- Tan Jianchang as 张进酒
- Zuki Lee Si-Pui as 利秀公主
- Lu Yong as 乌丸
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 35 | March 5, 2005 | March 5, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 5, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 5, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 5, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SHENZHEN SATELLITE TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 5, 2005 |
| Last aired | March 5, 2005 |
| Status | Ended |