Strange Chronicles of Tang (唐诡奇谭) is the unofficial season 4 in the Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty universe. Why? I think it’s because the number four in Mandarin (and Cantonese) sounds very similar to the word death and is considered unlucky. In any case, Season 4 is a transitional drama to bridge Season 3 and …
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Yang Xu Wen and Yang Zhi Gang come back for more Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: To Changan
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: To Changan (唐朝诡事录之长安) is adapted from the novel Records of Strange Events in the Tang Dynasty written by Wei Feng Hua. This is the third installment to the franchise, starring the same leading stars. In the latest development, Lu Ling Feng and Su Wu Ming reunite in Chang An …
Yang Xu Wen releases fourth drama of the year in Double Track Puzzle with Wang Yan Hui
Double Track Puzzle (黑白局) is a modern crime drama, set to premiere today 9/5 on youku with 20 episodes. Synopsis per Youku: Zhan Peng’s father was a railway policeman who was posthumously honored as a martyr for his sacrifice many years ago. Influenced by that, Zhan Peng had always aspired to follow in his father’s …
Eternal Brotherhood Season 2 with Yang Xu Wen, Liu Yu Ning, and Zhang Ming En confirms broadcast date
Liu Yu Ning’s The Prisoner of Beauty hasn’t even finished airing yet but his next drama, Eternal Brotherhood Season 2 (紫川·光明王), is already on the rotation to air! I didn’t watch Season 1 so can’t vouch much for its reputation. It looks action-packed though. Per Qiyi: Season 1 is set in the turbulent land of …
Yang Xu Wen returns to Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West with Yang Zhi Gang and Gao Si Wen
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West (唐朝诡事录·西行) Synopsis per Qiyi: The series is adapted from the novel “Records of Strange Events in the Tang Dynasty” by author Wei Fenghua and is the second installment in the “Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty” series. Set in the year 712 AD during the reign of …
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