# The Sword and the Brocade (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-sword-and-the-brocade/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 52% |
| Critic Score | 52% |
| Audience Score | 56% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| IMDb | 5/10 |
| Fan Score | 58% |
| Creator | Zhi Zhi |
| Platform | Tencent Video |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (45 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Sword and the Brocade (2021) is a Drama series created by Zhi Zhi, streaming on Tencent Video. It holds a 52% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (52%), audience ratings (56%), Metascore (45/100), IMDb (5/10), and fan ratings (58%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

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## Synopsis

Despite being born with low status, Luo Shiyiniang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom. However, the once-esteemed Luo family is in a state of decline. Hoping to save the clan through a marriage alliance, Shiyiniang is selected to become the wife of Yongping Duke and great general Xu Lingyi. Things were not easy for Shiyiniang due to the Xu family's biases towards her. Nonetheless, she manages to win their trust through her optimism and sincerity. Xu Lingyi also becomes attracted to Shiyiniang's various beautiful qualities such that husband and wife find love after marriage.

## Cast

Ni Ni, Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Tan Songyun, He Hongshan, Tang Xiaotian, Chen Qianduo

## Most searched questions

**Is The Sword and the Brocade worth watching?**
It depends — The Sword and the Brocade earns a 52% Celluloid Score (Not Recommended), averaged from critic 52%, audience 56%, Metascore 45/100, IMDb 5/10, and fan 58%. The Sword and the Brocade — signature credit.

**Is The Sword and the Brocade on Netflix?**
No — The Sword and the Brocade 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 Sword and the Brocade come out?**
The Sword and the Brocade first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Zhi Zhi; it streams on Tencent Video today.

**How many seasons of The Sword and the Brocade are there?**
The Sword and the Brocade has 1 season across 45 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Sword and the Brocade?**
The Sword and the Brocade 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.

**How long does it take to watch The Sword and the Brocade?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Sword and the Brocade’s 45 episodes take roughly 34 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Sword and the Brocade?**
The Sword and the Brocade stars Ni Ni, Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Tan Songyun, He Hongshan, Tang Xiaotian, and others. Created by Zhi Zhi.

**How many episodes are in The Sword and the Brocade?**
The Sword and the Brocade has 45 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is The Sword and the Brocade about?**
Despite being born with low status, Luo Shiyiniang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom. However, the once-esteemed Luo family is in a state of decline. Hoping to save the clan through a marriage alliance, Shiyiniang is selected to become the wife of Yongping Duke and grea…

**Who created The Sword and the Brocade?**
The Sword and the Brocade was created by Zhi Zhi. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Sword and the Brocade?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Tencent Video hub, or open More Like This.

**Is The Sword and the Brocade finished?**
Yes — The Sword and the Brocade has ended (2021), with 1 season across 45 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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