When does The Lead air next?

The Lead airs next on Mon, May 11 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000.

How many seasons does The Lead have?

The Lead has 1 season with 15 episodes.

When did The Lead premiere?

The Lead premiered on May 10, 2026.

The Lead

Name: The Lead
Genre: Drama

CCTV-1 Running Drama

1 Season · 15 Episodes · Premiered May 10, 2026

The TV drama, The Lead, tells the story of Qinqiang opera actress Yi Qin'e, who is brought into the troupe by her uncle, Hu Sanyuan, by accident. Over nearly half a century of rises and falls, glories and declines, she grows from a shepherdess into a renowned Qinqiang opera star. At the same time, through the winding journey of Qinqiang opera, the drama mirrors the emotional lives and destinies of ordinary people amid four decades of transformation in Chinese society.

Where to Watch: CCTV-1 Tencent QQ

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Next Air Time: Mon, May 11 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000