TV series

The Lost National Treasure

2025 · 1 season

A serious, slow-burning archaeological mystery that mixes personal grief with tense confrontations over cultural heritage.

Overview: After his mentor Zan Maochang’s death, archaeologist Fang Kun joins an excavation of a newly discovered tomb, where he reunites with his former lover, Luo Qing. Their investigation sparks controversy and draws the attention of artifact criminals. Together with Qi Dacang from the public security bureau, they must confront challenges to protect the tomb and preserve cultural heritage.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, obsession, betrayal, justice
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 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: grief
obsession
betrayal
justice
corruption
Places: countryside
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama, mystery, action & adventure
Created by: Hui Kaidong
Written by: Zhang Chanjuan
Starring: Bai Yufan, Xin Baiqing, Wang Herun, Fu Dalong, You Yongzhi, Liu Kai, Ta Ji, Liu Yitong
Length: 1 seasons, 36 episodes
Network: iQiyi, CCTV-1
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin