The Advisors Alliance is currently streaming in the US on Rakuten Viki, and it earns its set pieces rather than just delivering them. 2 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 29 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Wu Xiubo is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Start it on Rakuten Viki whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Advisors Alliance keeps coming up in conversation. The set pieces are impressive, but it is the story underneath them that gives The Advisors Alliance its staying power. The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power? Wu Xiubo and Liu Tao lead a cast that gives the action real stakes. 2 seasons (2017–2018) gave the story room most shows never get. What separates The Advisors Alliance from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

The genre has a long history of front-loading its best moments — The Advisors Alliance is not one of those. If you have already watched Revenged Love, The Advisors Alliance is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Wu Xiubo brings a physicality to the role that elevates every set piece. Action that earns its sequences rather than just delivering them.

The Advisors Alliance wrapped up in 2018 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.