Indiana Jones meets Chinese warlord politics with a hotter cast and way more family drama.
43 minSeason 1 • Episode 36
LatestDuring the period of the Republic of China, Ding Yun Qi, a talented and kind-hearted man, accidentally discovers the secrets of Kunlun Ruins while investigating his brother's bizarre disappearance. As a result, he gets involved in a conspiracy plan by warlord Luo Yun Song, who resells cultural relics, in an attempt to seize the treasures of Kunlun Ruins.
Production
Lavish Republic-era sets and Kunlun Ruins that actually look expensive.
Costume
Xu Kai's wardrobe alone deserves its own fan account.
Acting
Wang Yang's warlord walks the perfect villain-to-sympathetic tightrope.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Kunlun Mountains hold deep significance in Chinese mythology as the realm of Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West — the show blends this with early 20th century Western archaeological exploitation of China.
Xu Kai and Zhong Chuxi reportedly had zero chemistry in early press tours, then surprise-dropped some of 2022's most debated will-they-won't-they tension.
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