Synopsis
In 1930s Manchuria, four Soviet-trained agents drop into Harbin on a mission to extract a survivor of a massacre.
What makes Cliff Walkers worth watching
Zhang Yimou's 2021 spy thriller.
Cliff Walkers represents a strong example of china drama from the 2021 production cycle. Chinese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Action elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Qin Hailu, with strong supporting work from Zhu Yawen. It originally aired on CMC Pictures, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Cliff Walkers online
You can currently stream Cliff Walkers on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Hulu — see all Hulu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Prime Video — see all Prime Video Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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