Will Contenders Return for Season 2? Renewal Status & Revival Odds

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Network: CCTV-8
Seasons aired: 1
Total episodes: 49
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2025-04-30
Last aired: 2025-05-19
Runtime: 20 min
TMDB rating: 8.0 / 10 · 3 votes

What is Contenders about?

In the late 1940s, the Shanhai Gang rises as a key force in the local Chinese community. Retired leader Cheng Hui returns to rebuild the gang amid external threats, internal power struggles, and colonial interference, shaping its fight for survival and legacy.