The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty
Chinese television series
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 成化十四年; pinyin: Chéng Huà Shísì Nián) is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Meng Xishi. Produced by Jackie Chan, it stars Darren Chen, Fu Meng-po and Liu Yaoyuan in the lead roles. The drama premiered on iQIYI with multi-languages subtitles on April 1, 2020.
Synopsis
In 15th-century China, a quick-witted government official named Tang Fan (Darren Chen) is the best detective in Beijing. When a nobleman's son is murdered, Tang Fan meets martial arts specialist guardsman Sui Zhou (Fu Meng-Po), who is investigating the disappearance of the Crown Prince's study partner. Realizing that the two cases are connected, the devious and powerful imperial eunuch Wang Zhi (Liu Yao Yuan) convinces the unlikely duo to team up. Realizing their effectiveness, the three begin working together regularly. As they dig deeper into the crimes plaguing the Great Ming's capital, the trio realize that something very sinister is afoot – including a plot to launch a bloody coup. Can they stop the criminal mastermind before time runs out?
Cast
Main
Darren Chen (voiced by Su Shangqing) as Tang Fan (courtesy name Runqing), a sixth grade prefecture judge of the Shuntian Prefecture.
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