Synopsis
A 2008 e-sports champion and a 2019 wannabe pro share an inexplicable comms link across time.
What makes Crossfire worth watching
Smart, surprisingly emotional gaming drama.
Crossfire represents a strong example of china drama from the 2020 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 Sci-Fi elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Lu Han, Wu Lei. It originally aired on Tencent Video, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Crossfire online
You can currently stream Crossfire on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- WeTV — see all WeTV Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Viki — see all Viki 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.
If you liked Crossfire
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