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The Lead

★9.0 2026 1 Season Zhang Yimou TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 48 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

May 10, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

May 10, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

May 10, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

May 10, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

May 11, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

May 11, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

May 12, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

May 12, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 9

Episode 09

Episode 9

May 13, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 10

Episode 10

Episode 10

May 13, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 11

Episode 11

Episode 11

May 14, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 12

Episode 12

Episode 12

May 15, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 13

Episode 13

Episode 13

May 15, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 14

Episode 14

Episode 14

May 16, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 15

Episode 15

Episode 15

May 16, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 16

Episode 16

Episode 16

May 17, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 17

Episode 17

Episode 17

May 17, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 18

Episode 18

Episode 18

May 18, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 19

Episode 19

Episode 19

May 18, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 20

Episode 20

Episode 20

May 19, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 21

Episode 21

Episode 21

May 19, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 22

Episode 22

Episode 22

May 20, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 23

Episode 23

Episode 23

May 20, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 24

Episode 24

Episode 24

May 21, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 25

Episode 25

Episode 25

May 21, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 26

Episode 26

Episode 26

May 22, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 27

Episode 27

Episode 27

May 22, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 28

Episode 28

Episode 28

May 23, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 29

Episode 29

Episode 29

May 23, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 30

Episode 30

Episode 30

May 24, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 31

Episode 31

Episode 31

May 24, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 32

Episode 32

Episode 32

May 25, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 33

Episode 33

Episode 33

May 26, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 34

Episode 34

Episode 34

May 27, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 35

Episode 35

Episode 35

May 28, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 36

Episode 36

Episode 36

May 29, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 37

Episode 37

Episode 37

May 30, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 38

Episode 38

Episode 38

May 30, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 39

Episode 39

Episode 39

May 31, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 40

Episode 40

Episode 40

May 31, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 41

Episode 41

Episode 41

Jun 1, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 42

Episode 42

Episode 42

Jun 2, 2026 · 47 min

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Episode 43

Episode 43

Episode 43

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 44

Episode 44

Episode 44

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 45

Episode 45

Episode 45

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 46

Episode 46

Episode 46

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 47

Episode 47

Episode 47

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 48

Episode 48

Episode 48

Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min

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About the series

The Lead poster
Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

based on 6 votes

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.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Zhang Jiayi

Zhang Jiayi

Hu Sanyuan
Liu Haocun

Liu Haocun

Yi Qin’e
Qin Hailu

Qin Hailu

Hua Caixiang
Shawn Dou

Shawn Dou

Liu Hongbing
Zhai Zilu

Zhai Zilu

Feng Xiaoxiao
Wang Xiaochen

Wang Xiaochen

Mi Lan

Where to watch The Lead

The Lead is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei has 1 season and 48 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Lead have?

The Lead has 1 season with 48 episodes in total.

Is The Lead still on the air?

The Lead has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Lead?

The Lead airs on CCTV-1, Tencent Video.

When did The Lead first air?

The Lead first aired on May 10, 2026.

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