Judge Dee's Mystery - Chinese Drama 2024

Judge Dee's Mystery is a historical detective drama, directed by Li Yunliang, starring Zhou Yiwei, Wang Likun, and Zhong Chuxi. Zhang Jiayi and Zhang Ruoyun make special appearances, while You Yongzhi, Ji Ta, and Ling Zi also play key roles.

This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Dutch author Gao Luopei. It narrates the legendary story of Di Renjie, a prominent minister during the Tang Dynasty, who, at the beginning of his official career, solves various mysterious cases across the country while uncovering the mystery of his own background.

Details

English Title: Judge Dee's Mystery
Chinese Title: 大唐狄公案
Genre: Historical, Suspense
Tag: Tang Dynasty, Investigation, Detective Di Renjie, Emperor Wu Zetian, Detective Male Lead, Detective Fiction
Episodes: 32
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Li Yunliang
Released Date: 2024-02-06
Broadcast Website: Youku, youku.tv

Cast

Zhou YiweiDi RenjieMain Role
Wang LikunCao AnMain Role
Zhong ChuxiEmpressMain Role
Zhang JiayiWei WujiSupport Role
Zhang XilinZhangsun QingSupport Role
He ZhonghuaDi ZhixunSupport Role
Wang ZiquanHe Da JingSupport Role
Yin XiaotianTeng KanSupport Role
Yang MingnaSupport Role
Chen BaoguoXu KaiSupport Role

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Synopsis

In the early years of the Great Tang Dynasty, the symbolic Phoenix Seal, representing the Empress's authority, goes missing, triggering a series of events known as the 'Phoenix Seal Case.' This incident leads to the falsification of imperial edicts and the assassination of current officials, causing turmoil in the court.

While the conservative faction appears unaffected on the surface, they intensify their covert conspiracies. Meanwhile, Di Renjie, who is preparing for the imperial examination, unwittingly becomes entangled in a mysterious murder case.

The drama unfolds as Di Renjie, in the course of investigating, discovers a connection between the murder and the missing Phoenix Seal. As he fulfills his official duties across various regions, he repeatedly solves peculiar cases, punishes corrupt officials, protects the borders, suppresses criminal activities, upholds justice, and aids the people.

Simultaneously, the story unveils Di Renjie's journey to unravel the mystery of his own origins. The series portrays Di Renjie's life philosophy of integrating knowledge and action.