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Who Rules The World

TV Show 2022 42m/ep 7.3 /10 Ended
Tencent Video A Tencent Video Original
Directed by Yin Tao

Who Rules The World unfolds in a imagined martial world where two formidable figures, Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, share a layered, decades long connection. The pair move through a landscape shaped by shifting loyalties, rival factions, and looming battles, their bond tested by schemes and power... Read more

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About Who Rules The World

Who Rules The World unfolds in a imagined martial world where two formidable figures, Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, share a layered, decades long connection. The pair move through a landscape shaped by shifting loyalties, rival factions, and looming battles, their bond tested by schemes and power struggles that ripple through villages, courts, and war camps. Rather than a simple love tale, the series intertwines political intrigue with personal devotion, casting its protagonists as both fierce fighters and strategic minds. Across episodes, audiences watch their pasts collide with dangers, forcing them to decide where allegiance truly lies. The story balances intimate moments with grand, cinematic action that reveals how history molds two lovers as much as it tests them. Its world fuses ancient mythology with political realism, offering action, visual poetry, and a keen sense of moral ambiguity.

Directed by Yin Tao and created by Zhang Wei and Shang Menglu, Who Rules The World premiered in 2022 as a Chinese wuxia drama led by Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi. The production emphasizes lush scenery and polished fight choreography.

On release it drew a modest but positive response with a 7.3 out of 10 from 42 votes. The show interrogates loyalty and identity against a backdrop of court intrigue and battle, pairing tender moments with sharp political plots, and themes of duty versus desire.

As a 2022 title, its cultural footprint is still evolving among wuxia fans. The pairing of two popular stars and the series ornate visuals have sparked social media chatter, cosplay interest, and debate about the balance of romance and power in martial worlds. Its visuals and performances have drawn steady praise.

There are no documented major awards or nominations for this program. While the leads are well known from other projects, Who Rules The World has not secured notable nominations in Oscars Emmys or Golden Globes to date at major ceremonies.

Details

Release Date
April 18, 2022
Episode Length
42m
User Ratings
42 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
40
Network
Tencent Video
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Country
China
Studio
Xixi Pictures
External Links
View on IMDB

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Cast

Yang Yang

Yang Yang

Feng Lanxi / Hei Fengxi

Zhao Lusi

Zhao Lusi

Feng Xiyun / Bai Fengxi

Zhang Fengyi

Zhang Fengyi

Lord of Yongzhou

Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Lady Baili

Xuan Lu

Xuan Lu

Feng Qiwu

Lai Yi

Lai Yi

Huang Chao

Liu Ruilin

Liu Ruilin

Yu Wuyuan

Zhang Tianyang

Zhang Tianyang

Feng Chang

Huang Yi

Huang Yi

Zhong Li

Zhao Xin

Zhao Xin

Huan Niang

Director: Yin Tao

Created by: Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, Shang Menglu

Seasons (1 season, 40 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

40 episodes - 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Rules The World is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, Who Rules The World is available to stream on Netflix.

Who Rules The World has 1 season with a total of 40 episodes.

With a rating of 7.3/10 from 42 viewers, Who Rules The World is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

Who Rules The World unfolds in a imagined martial world where two formidable figures, Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, share a layered, decades long connection. The pair move through a landscape shaped by shifting loyalties, rival factions, and looming battles, their bond tested by schemes and power st...

Who Rules The World stars Yang Yang, Zhao Lusi, Zhang Fengyi, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, and Xuan Lu.

Who Rules The World was created by Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, and Shang Menglu.

Who Rules The World was released on April 18, 2022.

Who Rules The World is a Drama and War & Politics series.

No, it's a fictional wuxia romance. The series centers on the decade long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, with Yang Yang as Feng Lanxi / Hei Fengxi and Zhao Lusi as Feng Xiyun / Bai Fengxi.

There is only one season and the series is listed as Ended. There has been no announcement of a new season.

The show centers on the decade long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi. Yang Yang plays Feng Lanxi / Hei Fengxi and Zhao Lusi plays Feng Xiyun / Bai Fengxi.

Zhang Fengyi portrays the Lord of Yongzhou. He appears alongside the main cast, including Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi.