The Advisors Alliance

Set in the late Han period turning into the Three Kingdoms era, the show centers on Sima Yi, a shrewd strategist whose political skill shapes Wei’s fate. His circle includes sharp minded women from his household who steer conversations and sway outcomes with guile and wit. Across the table, Cao Cao and his heirs form a formidable counterweight, testing every move Sima Yi makes. The drama traces a tight web of alliances, secrets, and calculated risks as Wei fights to secure its sovereignty. With each turn of power, the question arises not who wins a single skirmish, but who will ultimately wield influence over the throne.

Directed by Zhang Yongxin and created by Chang Jiang, the show premiered in 2017 as a drama rooted in the Three Kingdoms. It features Wu Xiubo as Sima Yi, Liu Tao as Zhang Chunhua, and Jerry Lee as Cao Pi.

Reception frames the series as a sharp political thriller that emphasizes strategy, loyalty, and family dynamics over battlefield spectacle. The ensemble cast earns steady attention, and the show holds an 8.28 rating from 25 votes, indicating engaged but select viewership.