Series

Contenders

★ 8.0(3)202520m1 season

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Where to watch Contenders

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Release date: 2025-04-30
Runtime: 20m
Language: Mandarin
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 49
Network: CCTV-8, Tencent Video
Status: Ended
Country: China
Studio: GHY Culture & Media

About Contenders

Contenders is a 2025 web series in the Drama genre, starring Wei Zi, Yang Xuwen and Wang Ziwei. It spans 1 season and 49 episodes, and originally aired on CCTV-8 and Tencent Video. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Contenders in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 149 eps · 2025

Cast

Wei Zi

Cheng Hui

Yang Xuwen

Liu Zhendong

Wang Ziwei

Cheng Nanping

Yue Lina

Hong Yan

Eason Hung Chun-Ga

Huang Zhongxin

Zhao Hengxuan

Zhao Tiehan

Gu Jing

Liu Suibian

Zhang Liming

Elder Zhuang

Themes & keywords

period drama1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Contenders in Canada?+

Contenders is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Contenders on Netflix?+

Contenders is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Contenders are there?+

Contenders has 1 season and 49 episodes in total.

Who stars in Contenders?+

Contenders stars Wei Zi, Yang Xuwen, Wang Ziwei, Yue Lina and Eason Hung Chun-Ga.

When did Contenders come out?+

Contenders is a 2025 web series.

What genre is Contenders?+

Contenders is Drama series.