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Combined Arms (合成令 (Hé Chéng Lìng) details

Michelle Topham August 23, 2025

Official poster for cdrama Combined Arms

Chinese Title: 合成令 (Hé Chéng Lìng)
English Title: Combined Arms
Also Known As: Synthetic Order, Combined Order
Genre: Military, Action, Drama
Episodes: 36
Director: Zhang Tong
Screenwriters: TBA
Original Work: Original screenplay
Production Companies: Tencent Penguin Pictures

Plot Synopsis

Combined Arms is a modern military drama centered on elite soldiers from different branches of the Chinese military as they undergo experimental joint combat training and overseas operations.

The story follows Han Jialiang, a highly skilled tank commander, and Lu Yihang, an exceptional army aviation pilot. The two first meet during an international military exchange that is disrupted by a sudden terrorist attack, forcing them to fight side by side under life-threatening circumstances. However, misunderstandings and their competitive personalities quickly turn their relationship into a rivalry.

Upon returning home, both men are selected to participate in the experimental “Sun Wu System,” an advanced battlefield integration platform designed to coordinate multi-branch military operations. As part of a newly formed combined experimental battalion, they undergo intense training exercises, technical coordination drills, disaster response missions, and simulated warfare scenarios.

Despite their constant clashes, Han Jialiang and Lu Yihang gradually develop mutual respect and trust. Through repeated challenges, combat simulations, and real-world peacekeeping missions overseas, they grow both as soldiers and leaders. Their journey ultimately transforms them from rivals into trusted comrades, demonstrating the power of unity, discipline, and teamwork in modern warfare. 

Main Cast & Characters

LEAD CAST

Chen Yong Sheng as Han Jialiang
Li Yun Rui as Lu Yihang

Supporting Cast

  • Leo Zhou as Guo Shao Heng
  • Lu Qi as Fang Jun Liang
  • Feng Man as Zhang Bei Da
  • Zhou Fang as Li Feng
  • Huang Wen as Ren Xiao Jie
  • Hei Ze as Dong An Xing
  • Li Yu Wei as You Yi Hua
  • Sun Kai as Cao Yu Fei
  • Gong Hai Bin as Dan Chong Wei
  • Chai Juan Zhe as Mu Chuan
  • Zhou Zheng Jie as Lu Xiao Wei
  • Gao Shuang as Zhao Xiao Jun
  • William Wu as Wei Yi Chen

Production Details

Original Story: Combined Arms is an original modern military drama focusing on joint operations and cross-branch combat integration within contemporary armed forces.

Production Companies: Produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures, known for high-quality large-scale productions and national-themed dramas.

Director: Zhang Tong, recognized for directing military and rescue dramas that emphasize realism and emotional character development.

Filming Period: Filming took place from May 2024 through August 2024.

Episodes & Airing

Total Episodes: 36
Episode Length: 45 minutes
First Aired / Premiere: TBA
Final Episode: TBA
Original Platform: Tencent Video

Where to Watch

China – Tencent Video — Official domestic streaming platform where the drama will be released.

International Platforms – WeTV — Expected availability with multilingual subtitles in supported regions.

Why It’s Worth Watching

Realistic Military Setting: The drama offers an in-depth look at modern military coordination, combining tank units, aviation forces, and integrated command systems.

Strong Character Development: The evolving rivalry and friendship between the two lead characters adds emotional depth to the action-focused storyline.

High-Intensity Action and Training: Featuring realistic combat drills, disaster response missions, and peacekeeping operations.

Themes of Brotherhood and Unity: The series emphasizes teamwork, leadership growth, and the importance of cooperation across military branches.

Articles About Combined Arms

Li Yun Rui and Chen Yong Sheng’s Combined Arms exceeds 700,000 reservations – new poster drops

Li Yun Rui and Chen Yong Sheng’s ‘Combined Arms’ drops poster to celebrate China’s National Day

 

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British-American journalist currently residing in Vienna, Austria and obsessed beyond measure with C-dramas, a subject I have been writing about for more than two decades. How many C-dramas have I watched? Many many hundreds. How many are still in my backlog? Hundreds more.

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