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Judge of Song Dynasty

2005–2006 · 2 seasons

A methodical historical procedural that unfolds like a puzzle, rewarding patience with quiet intrigue and period detail.

Created by
Qian Lin-sen
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Starring
He Bing, Wang Qingxiang, Luo Haiqiong
Overview
Stories of a judge who lives in the Song Dynasty of China and familiar with forensic pathology.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Created by
Qian Lin-sen
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Starring
He Bing, Wang Qingxiang, Luo Haiqiong
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • crime
  • mystery
  • power
  • morality
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, mystery
Created by
Qian Lin-sen
Written by
Wang Liansheng
Starring
He Bing, Wang Qingxiang, Luo Haiqiong, Liu Mintao, Shen Aojun, Tao Sun, Miao Pu, Guo Da
Length
2 seasons, 93 episodes, 45 min each
Network
CCTV-1
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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