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Series · 2021 · Drama

Awakening Age

★8.7 2021 1 Season TV-MA

During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with various well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionists as they all try in their own way to save their country.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 43 episodes

Li Dazhao's impassioned speech to save the country

Episode 01

Li Dazhao's impassioned speech to save the country

Feb 1, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu finally arrives in Shanghai, teased by his son, but rejoices instead

Episode 02

Chen Duxiu finally arrives in Shanghai, teased by his son, but rejoices instead

Feb 1, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu went so far as to sell his words to raise money Li Dazhao was expelled and determined to revolutionize

Episode 03

Chen Duxiu went so far as to sell his words to raise money Li Dazhao was expelled and determined to revolutionize

Feb 2, 2021 · 45 min

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Li Dazhao pawned his clothes for the poor people Cai Yuanpei became the president of Peking University with the ambition to create a new style

Episode 04

Li Dazhao pawned his clothes for the poor people Cai Yuanpei became the president of Peking University with the ambition to create a new style

Feb 2, 2021 · 45 min

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Cai Yuanpei wanted to invite Chen Duxiu to teach at Peking University Chen Duxiu could not leave the new youth newspaper and refused twice

Episode 05

Cai Yuanpei wanted to invite Chen Duxiu to teach at Peking University Chen Duxiu could not leave the new youth newspaper and refused twice

Feb 3, 2021 · 45 min

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Li Dazhao and Chen Duxiu finally meet in Beijing, but Chen Duxiu's appointment at Peking University is controversial

Episode 06

Li Dazhao and Chen Duxiu finally meet in Beijing, but Chen Duxiu's appointment at Peking University is controversial

Feb 5, 2021 · 45 min

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Huang Kan's misbehavior and words displease students

Episode 07

Huang Kan's misbehavior and words displease students

Feb 8, 2021 · 45 min

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The royalist forces on campus remain strong, and the imperial system is restored again when the braid army enters the city

Episode 08

The royalist forces on campus remain strong, and the imperial system is restored again when the braid army enters the city

Feb 8, 2021 · 45 min

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BYU reform gains support

Episode 09

BYU reform gains support

Feb 9, 2021 · 45 min

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Extended year obsession with anarchism

Episode 10

Extended year obsession with anarchism

Feb 9, 2021 · 45 min

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Koo Hongming's academic attainments were indeed profound, and Li Dazhao began to reflect on capital to save the country

Episode 11

Koo Hongming's academic attainments were indeed profound, and Li Dazhao began to reflect on capital to save the country

Feb 10, 2021 · 45 min

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The dismissal of foreign professors at Peking University has led to a diplomatic controversy, and the university's senate is unanimous in defending national sovereignty.

Episode 12

The dismissal of foreign professors at Peking University has led to a diplomatic controversy, and the university's senate is unanimous in defending national sovereignty.

Feb 10, 2021 · 45 min

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The British government was pressured to settle the matter, and Lu Xun joined the new youth as a tiger.

Episode 13

The British government was pressured to settle the matter, and Lu Xun joined the new youth as a tiger.

Feb 15, 2021 · 45 min

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Lu Xun's diary of a madman written with a pen

Episode 14

Lu Xun's diary of a madman written with a pen

Feb 15, 2021 · 45 min

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Mao Zedong formally established the New People's Association, and the Madman's Diary was a hit when it was released.

Episode 15

Mao Zedong formally established the New People's Association, and the Madman's Diary was a hit when it was released.

Feb 16, 2021 · 45 min

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The restorationists even openly slandered Chen Duxiu, and the youth rehearsed a play to promote the new culture.

Episode 16

The restorationists even openly slandered Chen Duxiu, and the youth rehearsed a play to promote the new culture.

Feb 16, 2021 · 45 min

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Mao Zedong came to Peking University to observe and became Li Dazhao's assistant

Episode 17

Mao Zedong came to Peking University to observe and became Li Dazhao's assistant

Feb 27, 2021 · 45 min

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Mao Zedong receives new ideas of communism Curmudgeons make trouble in front of Chen Duxiu's house

Episode 18

Mao Zedong receives new ideas of communism Curmudgeons make trouble in front of Chen Duxiu's house

Feb 28, 2021 · 45 min

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Germany's defeat and the victory of the Allies, China will attend the Paris Peace Conference

Episode 19

Germany's defeat and the victory of the Allies, China will attend the Paris Peace Conference

Mar 1, 2021 · 45 min

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Mao went to the grassroots to reach out to the working class in Yannian's experiment with anarchism

Episode 20

Mao went to the grassroots to reach out to the working class in Yannian's experiment with anarchism

Mar 2, 2021 · 45 min

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The establishment of the work-study mutual aid society but the problems continue to weak countries without diplomatic petition was returned

Episode 21

The establishment of the work-study mutual aid society but the problems continue to weak countries without diplomatic petition was returned

Mar 3, 2021 · 45 min

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Mutual aid societies were slandered and defamed, and Peking University was attacked by the group

Episode 22

Mutual aid societies were slandered and defamed, and Peking University was attacked by the group

Mar 4, 2021 · 45 min

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Cai Yuanpei was lectured and questioned, and Peking University launched a desperate counterattack

Episode 23

Cai Yuanpei was lectured and questioned, and Peking University launched a desperate counterattack

Mar 4, 2021 · 45 min

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Zhang Fengzai's nasty deeds were exposed and he was finally fired Japan offered to take over all rights and interests in Shandong Peninsula

Episode 24

Zhang Fengzai's nasty deeds were exposed and he was finally fired Japan offered to take over all rights and interests in Shandong Peninsula

Mar 5, 2021 · 45 min

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Work-Study Mutual Aid Society officially closed its experiment and failed Mao thanked the people for their help and returned to Hunan

Episode 25

Work-Study Mutual Aid Society officially closed its experiment and failed Mao thanked the people for their help and returned to Hunan

Mar 5, 2021 · 45 min

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The Paris Peace Conference assigned Shandong rights to Japan, and the delegation's good offices were unsuccessful in rejecting the agreement.

Episode 26

The Paris Peace Conference assigned Shandong rights to Japan, and the delegation's good offices were unsuccessful in rejecting the agreement.

Mar 8, 2021 · 45 min

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The Treaty of Paris disgraced the rights of the people and aroused public anger.

Episode 27

The Treaty of Paris disgraced the rights of the people and aroused public anger.

Mar 8, 2021 · 45 min

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Universities unite to strike classes Arrested students finally released

Episode 28

Universities unite to strike classes Arrested students finally released

Mar 9, 2021 · 45 min

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Cai Yuanpei was forced to leave to protect the arrested students Beijing universities resigned to strike in solidarity with Peking University

Episode 29

Cai Yuanpei was forced to leave to protect the arrested students Beijing universities resigned to strike in solidarity with Peking University

Mar 9, 2021 · 45 min

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The influence of the May Fourth Movement spread throughout the country, and Chen Duxiu and Hu Shih had major disagreements.

Episode 30

The influence of the May Fourth Movement spread throughout the country, and Chen Duxiu and Hu Shih had major disagreements.

Mar 9, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Yannian was beaten unconscious at a street rally, but Wu Bingxiang designed an attempt to isolate Chen Duxiu

Episode 31

Chen Yannian was beaten unconscious at a street rally, but Wu Bingxiang designed an attempt to isolate Chen Duxiu

Mar 9, 2021 · 45 min

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Yannian uses a trick to get Zhang Fengzai to confess his identity as a spy. The reactionary government sends troops to violently suppress the student movement.

Episode 32

Yannian uses a trick to get Zhang Fengzai to confess his identity as a spy. The reactionary government sends troops to violently suppress the student movement.

Mar 11, 2021 · 45 min

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Students were forcibly detained school turned into a prison Chen family's undying desire to save the country father and son finally reconciled

Episode 33

Students were forcibly detained school turned into a prison Chen family's undying desire to save the country father and son finally reconciled

Mar 11, 2021 · 45 min

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The student movement won a big victory and the government was forced to dismiss Cao Zhanglu

Episode 34

The student movement won a big victory and the government was forced to dismiss Cao Zhanglu

Mar 15, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu was arrested and imprisoned, and Li Dazhao was forced to leave Beijing.

Episode 35

Chen Duxiu was arrested and imprisoned, and Li Dazhao was forced to leave Beijing.

Mar 15, 2021 · 45 min

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China refuses to sign the Paris Peace Treaty. The May Fourth Movement achieves full victory.

Episode 36

China refuses to sign the Paris Peace Treaty. The May Fourth Movement achieves full victory.

Mar 16, 2021 · 45 min

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Cai Yuanpei returns to Peking University and Chen Duxiu is finally released from prison

Episode 37

Cai Yuanpei returns to Peking University and Chen Duxiu is finally released from prison

Mar 16, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu resigned from Peking University and New Youth finally resumed publication

Episode 38

Chen Duxiu resigned from Peking University and New Youth finally resumed publication

Mar 17, 2021 · 45 min

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Yannian Qiaonian went to France to study and eventually became a revolutionary martyr Chen Duxiu went to the south with the intention of organizing Southwest University

Episode 39

Yannian Qiaonian went to France to study and eventually became a revolutionary martyr Chen Duxiu went to the south with the intention of organizing Southwest University

Mar 17, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu returned to Shanghai to avoid the storm, and Chen and Li met on the road to build the party.

Episode 40

Chen Duxiu returned to Shanghai to avoid the storm, and Chen and Li met on the road to build the party.

Mar 18, 2021 · 45 min

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Mao Zedong met Li Ta-Chao in Beijing and was inspired by the arrival of the Communist International's Vyshinsky in China to help build the Party

Episode 41

Mao Zedong met Li Ta-Chao in Beijing and was inspired by the arrival of the Communist International's Vyshinsky in China to help build the Party

Mar 18, 2021 · 45 min

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Chen Duxiu formally established the Communist Party and Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai firmly believed in it

Episode 42

Chen Duxiu formally established the Communist Party and Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai firmly believed in it

Mar 19, 2021 · 45 min

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The Communist Party of China was formally established and the revolutionary martyrs pledged to defend their faith to the death

Episode 43

The Communist Party of China was formally established and the revolutionary martyrs pledged to defend their faith to the death

Mar 19, 2021 · 45 min

No description available.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.7 /10

based on 20 votes

Synopsis

During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with various well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionists as they all try in their own way to save their country.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Yu Hewei

Yu Hewei

Chen Duxiu

Zhang Tong

Li Dazhao

Zhang Wanyi

Zhang Wanyi

Chen Yannian

Ma Shaohua

Ma Shaohua

Cai Yuanpei

Cao Lei

Cao Lei

Lu Xun

Bi Yanjun

Bi Yanjun

Gu Hongming

Hou Jingjian

Hou Jingjian

Mao Zedong

Zheng Hao

Zheng Hao

Dong Biwu

Where to watch Awakening Age

Awakening Age is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 43 total episodes, rated 8.7/10 by 20 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Awakening Age have?

Awakening Age has 1 season with 43 episodes in total.

Is Awakening Age still on the air?

Awakening Age has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Awakening Age?

Awakening Age airs on CCTV-1.

When did Awakening Age first air?

Awakening Age first aired on February 1, 2021.

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