45 minSeason 1 • Episode 40
LatestIn a time span of nearly 40 years, the series tells the story of a group of young soldiers going through hardship and forging ahead to become the aces of the troop.
Acting
Xiao Zhan's transformation from pretty boy to weathered commander.
Production
Military authenticity that somehow passed Chinese censorship.
Writing
Four decades of friendship, betrayal, and extremely slow-burn romance.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced to commemorate the PLA's 90th anniversary, making its military worship officially patriotic duty.
Xiao Zhan filmed this during his 227 controversy period—his performance as a persecuted then-redeemed soldier hit different for Chinese fans.
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