TV series

The Lady Painter

2026 · 1 season

A somber, intricately plotted historical drama where quiet scheming and artistic skill carry the weight of a slow quest for truth.

Overview: After her father and brother are murdered, Su Luoyao infiltrates the mysterious Baizhen Bureau using her intelligence and extraordinary painting skills to search for answers. Along the way, she joins forces with young general Xie Lingfeng to expose hidden corruption and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, corruption, justice, mystery
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
corruption
justice
mystery
betrayal
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Starring: Wang Jiaxuan, Luo Yutong, Liu Yihe, Li Yimu, Wei Zhun, Liu Jiaye, Wang Luyun, Luan Junhao
Length: 1 seasons, 16 episodes
Network: Mango TV
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin