The Lead (2026) is a drama web series in Chinese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Lead online in HD.
The Lead — Storyline
Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei, Chen Yan
- Starring: Zhang Jiayi, Liu Haocun, Qin Hailu, Shawn Dou, Zhai Zilu, Wang Xiaochen
The Lead — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-05-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 48 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Network | CCTV-1, Tencent Video |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9/10 (5 votes) |
The Lead — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2026-05-10)
- E2: Episode 2 (2026-05-10)
- E3: Episode 3 (2026-05-10)
- E4: Episode 4 (2026-05-10)
- E5: Episode 5 (2026-05-11)
- E6: Episode 6 (2026-05-11)
- E7: Episode 7 (2026-05-12)
- E8: Episode 8 (2026-05-12)
- E9: Episode 9 (2026-05-13)
- E10: Episode 10 (2026-05-13)
- E11: Episode 11 (2026-05-14)
- E12: Episode 12 (2026-05-15)
- E13: Episode 13 (2026-05-15)
- E14: Episode 14 (2026-05-16)
- E15: Episode 15 (2026-05-16)
- E16: Episode 16 (2026-05-17)
- E17: Episode 17 (2026-05-17)
- E18: Episode 18 (2026-05-18)
- E19: Episode 19 (2026-05-18)
- E20: Episode 20 (2026-05-19)
- E21: Episode 21 (2026-05-19)
- E22: Episode 22 (2026-05-20)
- E23: Episode 23 (2026-05-20)
- E24: Episode 24 (2026-05-21)
- E25: Episode 25 (2026-05-21)
- E26: Episode 26 (2026-05-22)
- E27: Episode 27 (2026-05-22)
- E28: Episode 28 (2026-05-23)
- E29: Episode 29 (2026-05-23)
- E30: Episode 30 (2026-05-24)
- E31: Episode 31 (2026-05-24)
- E32: Episode 32 (2026-05-25)
- E33: Episode 33 (2026-05-26)
- E34: Episode 34 (2026-05-27)
- E35: Episode 35 (2026-05-28)
- E36: Episode 36 (2026-05-29)
- E37: Episode 37 (2026-05-30)
- E38: Episode 38 (2026-05-30)
- E39: Episode 39 (2026-05-31)
- E40: Episode 40 (2026-05-31)
- E41: Episode 41 (2026-06-01)
- E42: Episode 42 (2026-06-02)
- E43: Episode 43 (2026-06-03)
- E44: Episode 44 (2026-06-03)
- E45: Episode 45 (2026-06-03)
- E46: Episode 46 (2026-06-03)
- E47: Episode 47 (2026-06-03)
- E48: Episode 48 (2026-06-03)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Lead have? 1 season(s) with 48 episodes.
Who created The Lead? Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei, Chen Yan.
Where can I watch The Lead? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
