45 minSeason 1 • Episode 39
LatestSet in the ancient capital Luoyang during the era of 13 dynasties, it revolves around three people who come together to investigate a series of mysterious incidents involving the conspiracy to overthrow Empress Wu Ze Tian. Adapted from the novel Luoyang by Ma Bo Yong.
Production
Luoyang's recreation is stupidly gorgeous, every frame wallpaper-worthy.
Costume
Tang Dynasty aesthetics that'll ruin modern clothes for you.
Acting
Huang Xuan's grumpy widower energy is *chef's kiss*.
Creators
Ze Xie, Ma Boyong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wu Zetian remains China's only female emperor; the show plays with how history remembers women who seize power.
Ma Bo Yong, who wrote the novel, also wrote 'The Longest Day in Chang'an'—he's basically cornered the market on Tang Dynasty thrillers.
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