The Long Ballad
Created by Xia Da
A Tang Dynasty revenge saga built on hidden identity and slow-burn romance, where political intrigue and military strategy gradually give way to emotional connection between enemies.
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
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Questions people ask
Is The Long Ballad sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Long Ballad violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Long Ballad scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Long Ballad easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Long Ballad leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Long Ballad
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Long Ballad
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Long Ballad, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Long Ballad, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Long Ballad, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
