River of No Return

Overview

Where to watch

Prince Zhu Zhanji is caught in a conspiracy while in Nanjing. A constable, a doctor and a junior official help him evade pursuit and make the fifteen-day journey to Beijing by the Grand Canal. The drama adapts Ma Boyong’s novel. iQIYI lists this historical chase for the final quarter of 2026, without a premiere day. Cheng Yi leads the cast; Lin Gengxin is among the featured actors. The new cast poster and an older river-themed concept image show two quite different sides of its campaign. The announced platform is iQIYI. The episodes available to watch and any international release will depend on the final launch and regional rights.