Is The Naive Leader coming back?

The Naive Leader ended on February 11, 2026, after its first season aired on Tencent QQ.

The series was a drama set in a historical context, following Fan Sha'er, a wealthy but naive individual who was buried alive by his father for raiding a grain depot. After escaping, he encountered Xiugu and her father, who operated a hotpot restaurant. Throughout the story, Fan Sha'er faced persecution from Master Huo and was guided by the mystic Xuanjizi. He accidentally joined a bandit gang, eventually rising to become its leader and forming a sworn brotherhood to uphold justice. The narrative depicted his journey from banditry to military service, including fighting Japanese invaders and leading troops as a division commander, emphasizing discipline and strategic achievements.

The series had a runtime of approximately 36 minutes per episode and concluded on the same day it premiered, with a total of 21 episodes.