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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

2020 · 1 season

A measured historical mystery that blends intricate investigations with light banter and a growing bond between its leads.

Created by
Yang Huan, Yang Tai
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Starring
Darren Chen, Fu Meng-po, Liu Yaoyuan
Overview
Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.

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Created by
Yang Huan, Yang Tai
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Starring
Darren Chen, Fu Meng-po, Liu Yaoyuan
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 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
  • justice
  • friendship
  • power
Places
  • big city
  • military
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • procedural
  • serialised
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour4
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama, mystery
Created by
Yang Huan, Yang Tai, Guo Shuang
Starring
Darren Chen, Fu Meng-po, Liu Yaoyuan, Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen, Wang Maolei, Mao Yi, Huangyang Tiantian, Cai Heng
Length
1 seasons, 48 episodes, 50 min each
Network
iQiyi
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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