The Long Ballad (2021)
The Long Ballad is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
The Long Ballad stayed short of the ratings needed to call this Chinese series either way. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Chinese action & adventure with a war & politics streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Skip if
- set pieces aren't the draw for you
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / War & Politics |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Xia Da
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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