Ye Wentian, once a leader of Shanghai's powerful gangs, left for Japan eight years ago to avenge his family's tragedy. After killing Japan’s top generals, he returns to Shanghai as a humble rickshaw driver, only to be humiliated at the patriarch's birthday and misjudged during a major event. Confronting foreign powers and local elites, he rises to power through a series of strategic moves, exposing traitors and taking back control. Along the way, he captures the heart of his fiancée.
The Legend of Shanghai is an English short drama in 80 episodes, originally released on DramaWave. It falls under Martial Arts & War God, Mafia & Gangster, Hidden Identity and Revenge. Viewers on DramaWave rate it 9.1 out of 10. Every episode is free to watch on DramaDog, with no app or sign-up.
