Swords Into Plowshares
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and a quick end and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused by endless conflict.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
- Bai YuQian Hongchu
- Zhou YutongSun Taizhen
- Zhu YawenZhao Kuangyin
- Yu HaomingGuo Rong
- Dong YongFeng Dao