TV series

The Mystic Nine

2016 · 1 season

A pulpy, atmospheric adventure that pulls you through tombs and conspiracies with a mix of dread and camaraderie.

Overview: In 1940s Changsha, General Zhang Qishan, fortune teller Qi Tiezui, and opera singer Er Yuehong uncover a mysterious tomb while exploring a hidden mine. As they face deadly traps, they expose a Japanese plot to destroy the city and must join forces to stop it.
How it feels: Tense, eerie, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Mystery, conspiracy, loyalty, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
conspiracy
loyalty
family
survival
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex none

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Genres: mystery, action & adventure, drama
Created by: Kennedy Xu
Written by: Ma Yu Xin
Starring: William Chan, Zhang Yixing, Zhao Liying, Ying Haoming, Hu Yunhao, Yuan Bingyan, Zhang Ming'en, Wang Muyao
Length: 1 seasons, 48 episodes, 45 min each
Network: Dragon Television, iQiyi
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin