46 minSeason 1 • Episode 36
LatestJiang Shuo is in the business of buying haunted houses and selling them. He crosses paths with Qin Yi Heng, a psychologist searching for his father, and Yuan Mu Qing who is the daughter of a warlord. Together, they partner up to fight against mysterious forces. Jiang Shuo suffers from amnesia but is well-versed in the affairs of the occult. Qin Yi Feng receives a letter that contains the countdown to Jiang Shuo's time of death and evidence of his father's abduction when he went missing one year ago, sealed with the six-finger seal. Qin Yi Heng becomes determined to track down the only clue that might lead him back to his father.
Acting
Hou Minghao's chaotic charisma carries the whole haunted enterprise.
Production
Republican-era sets dripping with atmosphere and cursed real estate.
Writing
Case-of-the-week structure that actually builds, rare for 36 episodes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Republican-era setting lets the show blend Western detective fiction with Chinese supernatural folklore, a genre hybrid unique to this period.
Based on novel 《心宅猎人》—the title translates to 'Heart House Hunter,' playing on Jiang Shuo literally hunting houses that trap hearts/memories.
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