Crimson Sabre

Crimson Sabre is a Hong Kong drama adapted from Louis Cha's Sword Stained with Royal Blood, brought to TVB screens in 2000. The series translates the beloved wuxia tale to television with a new ensemble and a period setting. It follows a troupe of martial artists and political players whose choices pull them into fragile alliances and competing ambitions. Directed by Lee Tim-Sing and created by Mai Guanzhi, the show balances swordplay with character drama while staying faithful to the spirit of Cha's work. This adaptation adds its own dramatic texture to TVB's history of bringing iconic martial arts fiction to life.

Directed by Lee Tim-Sing, Crimson Sabre was produced for TVB as a 2000 adaptation of Louis Cha's Sword Stained with Royal Blood. The series brings Cha's wuxia universe to television with a fresh cast and period look.

By joining TVB's lineup of wuxia adaptations, Crimson Sabre helped keep Louis Cha's stories in the public eye and gave Hong Kong audiences a new take on a beloved era of swordplay. The cast and production values contributed to the era's on screen aesthetics.

Reception highlighted the show for its faithful mood and strong performances by Gordon Lam, Kwong Wa, Charmaine Sheh, Melissa Ng, and Emily Kwan. The drama centers on loyalty, honor and the messy politics of a sword world, balancing action with character conflict.