The Lead(2026)

9.0(5)1 seasonMay 10, 2026Ended

Drama

Synopsis

Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension.

Created by Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei, Chen Yan

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Cast

Zhang Jiayi

Hu Sanyuan

Liu Haocun

Yi Qin’e

Qin Hailu

Hua Caixiang

Shawn Dou Xiao

Liu Hongbing

Zhai Zilu

Feng Xiaoxiao

Wang Xiaochen

Mi Lan

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Seasons

Season 1

48 episodes · 2026

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The Lead was first aired in 2026.

How many seasons of The Lead are there?+

The Lead has 1 season and 48 episodes in total.

Who created The Lead?+

The Lead was created by Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei and Chen Yan.

Who stars in The Lead?+

The Lead stars Zhang Jiayi, Liu Haocun, Qin Hailu, Shawn Dou Xiao and Zhai Zilu.

The Lead(2026)

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Season 1

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