Introduction: When Swords Speak Louder Than WordsIn 2002, Chinese television audiences witnessed the rise of Hero (英雄), a sweeping wuxia drama starring Zhang Zijian as the brooding swordsman Li Ke. Set during the fractured Warring States period (475–221 BCE), this 34-episode series transcends its martial arts roots to grapple with existential questions: What defines a […]
