Web Drama: The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Title: 成化十四年 / Cheng Hua Shi Si Nian
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
| Broadcast Date: April 1, 2020 |
Genre: Detective, Historical, Mystery
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 40
Director: Guo Shuang
Production Company: Zhejiang Guanya Wenhua
Producer: Jackie Chan
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by Meng Xi Shi
Watch Episodes On: Youtube (eng subs)
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
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.
After working together to solve the case involving the Marquis' son, Tang Fan (Darren Chen) and Sui Zhou (Fu Meng-po) gain widespread fame and form a lasting friendship with each other. Although his reputation precedes him, Tang Fan remains honest and upright in his duty as a public servant and continues to rent a humble home. His landlord is found dead in her quarters presumably from suicide, but clues lead to suspicions of foul play.
After the case is resolved, Tang Fan travels to Henan to investigate the sudden disappearances of people near the tomb site of the late Northern Song Emperor. When the culprit is revealed, it seems that he is but a pawn in a much grander conspiracy. As major cases continue to plague the capital and the local offices, Tang Fan and Sui Zhou work hard to unmask the mastermind who is pulling the strings in the background.
Fun Facts
- It is Darren Chen's first drama as the leading man and his first historical drama.
- It is Jackie Chan's first time to produce an online drama.
- The novel was originally a BL novel. However, the main theme revolves around the crime solving and not the romance. The published version features the bromance between the characters.
- Li-Chun Lee and Jackie Li make guest appearances.
Cast
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Darren Chen as Tang Fan |
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Fu Meng-Po as Sui Zhou |
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Liu Yaoyuan as Wang Zhi |
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Yoo Seung-jun as Jia Kui |
Supporting Cast
- Alyssa Chia as Wan Guifei
- He Nan as Duo Erla
- Wang Maolei as Shang Ming
- Mao Yi as Pei Huai
- Huang Yang Tian Tian as Dong Er
- Cai Heng as Emperor
- Zhang Bojia as Qing Ge
- Sookie Pan Shiqi as Tang Yu
- Li-Chun Lee as Ma Lin
- Jackie Li Jiaqi as Dong Gu
- Zhang Yilong as Wu Yun Bu La Ge
- Liu Bin as Shang Ming
- Cao Yang as Pan Bin
- Jiang Feng as Gao Yi
- Eve Chen Mengyao as Feng Qingzi
- Gong Ziqi as Lin Chaodong
Soundtracks
- Shui Huo (水火) by Shu Lin Zuo (树林座)
- Fan Chen (凡尘) by Cui Zi Ge & Xu Liang (崔子格&徐良)
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Viewing Calendar
finale available starting Apr 24 through pay-per-episode
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