Legend of the Female General is a 2025 Chinese drama featuring Zhou Ye as He Yan, who disguises herself as her brother to protect her family's honor amid military intrigue and romance with Ryan Cheng's character.

Episodes air daily in pairs, with each around 35 minutes long.

Episode Total

The series consists of 36 episodes.

By mid-August 2025, at least 34 episodes were released, as listed on IMDb up to Episode 1.34 (August 20 air date).

Release Timeline

  • Started: August 6, 2025 (2 episodes daily).
  • Platforms: iQIYI, YouTube, Viki (region-dependent).
  • By August 20: Episodes 31-34 aired, suggesting completion around late August 2025.

Platform| Episodes Listed| Notes
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IMDb3| Up to 1.34+| Ratings 8.0-8.7; ongoing in Aug 2025
MyDramaList5| Full series| Synopsis confirms plot
Viki7| Streaming| English subs available

Quick Scoop: Trending Buzz

Fans on drama forums rave about the short, bingeable format and strong female lead—perfect for fantasy period drama lovers. As of February 2026, it's fully available, with open threads discussing plot twists like He Yan's identity ruse.

"Episodes: 8 of 36 episodes are out. The episodes are unusually short, about 35 minutes long." – Early viewer thread

TL;DR: 36 total episodes, aired daily from August 6, 2025.

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