Guardians of the Dafeng season 2 announced with Dylan Wang's return- All we know so far amidst fan excitement

The much-loved Chinese fantasy drama Guardians of the Dafeng has officially been renewed for a second season. The announcement was made at the 2025 Weibo TV and Internet Video Summit held on November 3, where the series won the “Most Influential Work of the Year” award. Lead actor Dylan Wang, who portrays the quick-witted detective Xu Qi’an, also received the “Performer of the Year” honor for his remarkable performance.During the event, the producer of Guardians of the Dafeng confirmed that season 2 has been greenlit. He also thanked Dylan Wang and the team for his dedication. The show’s official Weibo and Douyin pages later echoed the announcement. It confirmed that a second installment is in development, though pre-production details are yet to be disclosed. According to the translation by user @wanghedismile on X, the producer said,"Finally, I would like to thank #WangHedi. You have presented something extraordinary. One and Only #XuQian. #GuardiansoftheDafeng, see you in season 2!"whdsmile @wanghedismileLINK"Finally, I would like to thank #WangHedi. You have presented something extradionary. One and Only #XuQian. #GuardiansoftheDafeng, see you in season 2!" #DylanWang #王鹤棣 #許七安 #大奉打更人Fans of Guardians of the Dafeng across social media platforms celebrated the reveal with heartfelt messages and emotional tributes. An X user, @intuyueyue, wrote,"WAIT ITS ACTUALLY GETTING A SEASON 2????????? i thought people were just joking around."arlie ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 @intuyueyueLINKWAIT ITS ACTUALLY GETTING A SEASON 2????????? i thought people were just joking around 😭😭Many expressed that the news felt like a long-awaited reward after the show’s challenging start in 2024. They recalled how the series faced skepticism at first but later grew into one of the most talked-about fantasy dramas of the year.Glory Praise king @Glory_FirstkhaoLINK@MyAsianDramaonX Second definitely needs him, with him in season two there will be a definitely reason to watch it• Sophie ☁️🍉🕊️. @GusuCloudLINKAll my tl is celebrating s2 of #GuardiansoftheDafeng ! oh this is so beautiful. It's been so long since I saw such genuine happiness here as a community 🥹❤️❤️ForDidi @4theLoveofDidiLINKGuardians of the Dafeng returns for Season 2....stronger, louder, unstoppable 🔥🔥𝓛𝓪𝓵𝓪 ∞ Poet | Artist 💎 @EtherealflowerLLINKI'm so excited, this drama is a masterpiece 😍Others also joined in as they praised Dylan Wang for his acting and thanked the producers for recognizing the audience’s passion for the story. They called Xu Qi’an’s comeback something to be "remembered by everyone."Mizuki S @mizuki_s90LINKDeserved! Congratulations #GuardiansoftheDafeng led by #WangHedi #DylanWang 👏🧚 @MUJIF1LMLINKIM UGLY CRYING RIGHT NOW WTH MY XU QI’AN NEEDS TO BE REMEMBERED BY EVERYONE!!!!!🇵🇭 PAMANGKIN NI MA'AM CHARO 🐱 🐣🐔 @missfalafox1LINKOH MY GOD YES! 😭😭😭 I want to see Xu Qian's story continue! 🙌About Guardians of the Dafeng, series’ legacy, & moreGuardians of the Dafeng is a historical fantasy show based on Maibao Xiaolangjun's novel. It was first aired on CCTV-8 and Tencent Video in December 2024. After that, it was available worldwide on WeTV, Viu, and Disney+ Taiwan. The cast of Guardians of the Dafeng includes Dylan Wang, Tian Xiwei, Liu Yijun, and Yan Zidong.The story revolves around Xu Qi’an, a modern guy who finds himself in an ancient kingdom full of power plays, gods, and weird mysteries. Using his modern cleverness, he obtains a position as a watchman and investigates mysteries that have the potential to vanquish the empire. The series is a combination of suspense, hilarity, and profound thought, which resulted in it becoming a notable topic of conversation on Chinese social media in 2024.While earlier episodes received mixed reviews, the later episodes were praised for their emotional impact and satisfying resolutions.My Asian Drama @MyAsianDramaonXLINKThe television series #GuardiansOfTheDafeng has received recognition as one of the influential works of the year at the #WeiboVisionConference. Additionally, the second season of the series has been officially confirmed, with #DylanWang reprising his role as "Xu Qi'An."The announcement was made at the 2025 Weibo TV and Internet Video Summit. It was one of China’s biggest entertainment events of the year. It recognized excellence in film, television, and online content, celebrating both rising talents and established stars. Alongside Guardians of the Dafeng, several other projects and actors were honored.With the series' strong showing and confirmation of season 2, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates about the production timeline.