# The Long Ballad (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-long-ballad/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 89/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 95% |
| Creator | Xia Da |
| Platform | Tencent Video |
| Genres | Action, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 1 (49 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Long Ballad (2021) is a Action, War & Politics series created by Xia Da, streaming on Tencent Video. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (89%), Metascore (79/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (95%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 93%.

## Celluloid verdict

The Long Ballad — signature C-drama credit for Dilraba Dilmurat & Leo Wu.

## Synopsis

Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.

## Cast

Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi, Alen Fang, Liu Yuning, Fang Yilun, Yi Daqian, Cao Xiyue, Wu Chongxuan, Liu Chuxuan, Li Jianyi, Yang Minna

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Long Ballad worth watching?**
Yes — The Long Ballad earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 89%, Metascore 79/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 95%. Audience snapshot is separate (93%). The Long Ballad — signature C-drama credit for Dilraba Dilmurat & Leo Wu.

**Why is The Long Ballad so highly rated?**
The Long Ballad scores 87% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 89/100, Metacritic 79/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 95%. The separate audience snapshot is 93%. The Long Ballad — signature C-drama credit for Dilraba Dilmurat & Leo Wu. See the full breakdown on the The Long Ballad series page.

**Is The Long Ballad on Netflix?**
No — The Long Ballad is not on Netflix. It streams on Tencent Video, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Tencent Video. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Long Ballad come out?**
The Long Ballad first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Xia Da; it streams on Tencent Video today.

**How many seasons of The Long Ballad are there?**
The Long Ballad has 1 season across 49 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Long Ballad?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Long Ballad’s 49 episodes take roughly 37 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Long Ballad?**
The Long Ballad streams on Tencent Video in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Tencent Video. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Long Ballad?**
The Long Ballad stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi, Alen Fang, Liu Yuning, and others. Created by Xia Da.

**How many episodes are in The Long Ballad?**
The Long Ballad has 49 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is The Long Ballad about?**
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a…

**Who created The Long Ballad?**
The Long Ballad was created by Xia Da. It is a action, war & politics series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Long Ballad?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s Tencent Video hub, or open More Like This.

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