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| Season 2 Signals for The Vendetta of An Spark Buzz Among Cheng Yi Supporters (Photo: Sohu) |
Actor Cheng Yi is back at the centre of online buzz, and this time it is not a new drama launch but a future promise that has fans talking non-stop. During a recent livestream, the producer of The Vendetta of An (长安二十四计) openly hinted that the strategy-heavy drama is heading towards a second season, instantly setting off waves of excitement across social media.
The comment came directly from producer Liang Chao, who responded to viewer messages in real time. Rather than keeping things vague, he delivered a surprisingly clear statement that suggested the story is far from over. For a fandom that has been closely following Cheng Yi’s packed drama schedule, the moment felt like a reward for patience.
Over the past year, Cheng Yi released three dramas back-to-back: The Journey of Legend, Sword and Beloved, and The Vendetta of An.
Each project leaned into a different genre, from grand fantasy to emotional wuxia and finally political strategy.
The rapid output highlighted his push to expand beyond familiar territory and test new narrative spaces.
Audience responses to The Journey of Legend and Sword and Beloved were mixed.
Some viewers praised their scale and ambition, while others felt the pacing and storytelling could have been tighter.
Still, both works played an important role in shaping Cheng Yi’s evolving screen image, reinforcing his reputation as an actor willing to take creative risks rather than staying in one safe lane.
Attention shifted noticeably when The Vendetta of An aired.
Built around political manoeuvring, calculated revenge, and psychological tension, the drama was widely seen as more controlled in its storytelling.
Many viewers pointed out the sharper script and more consistent production quality, while Cheng Yi’s performance was frequently highlighted for its emotional restraint and layered character work.
On Youku, the drama showed impressive staying power.
While it did not explode immediately at the start of its broadcast, interest continued to grow after the finale.
Viewership numbers climbed steadily, signalling strong word-of-mouth and long-term appeal.
From a commercial angle, the series also performed exceptionally well, with advertisers adding placements multiple times even after the show ended.
By the end of 2025, The Vendetta of An ranked as Youku’s top drama in advertising performance, surpassing several high-profile titles released the same year.
During his livestream, producer acknowledged both the audience support and Cheng Yi’s dedication.
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His response was brief but direct, confirming plans for a celebration banquet and clearly stating that a second season is on the way.
That single sentence was enough to push related topics onto trending lists within hours.
Fan reactions were varied but largely upbeat.
Long-time supporters celebrated the confirmation as proof that the drama’s success was not just temporary hype.
Some viewers expressed hopes that Season 2 would dive deeper into unresolved political threads, while others focused on character growth and strategic rivalries they want to see explored further.
A smaller group remained cautiously optimistic, calling for stronger pacing and even sharper writing in the next instalment.
For now, details about the storyline, cast lineup, and production schedule remain under wraps.
Still, the producer’s open confirmation has already done its job, reigniting discussion around one of Cheng Yi’s most talked-about projects. Do you think The Vendetta of An truly needs a Season 2, or should its story stay where it ended?