38 minSeason 1 • Episode 34
LatestDuring the Zhenyuan era, the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed both human and demon realms, leads to chaos as demon beasts run rampant. Disguised as Zhao Yuanzhou, the demon leader Zhu Yan offers to form a demon-hunting bureau to help restore order. Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuanzhou, joins the bureau along with her childhood friend Zhuo Yichen, skilled archer Pei Sijing, and the talented but timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront the creatures from "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and uncover the darker truths behind the chaos.
Costume
Every frame looks like a museum exhibit had a baby with a fever dream
Acting
Hou Minghao's demon king smolders through 34 episodes of repressed chaos
Production
Classic of Mountains and Seas creatures finally get their close-up
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing) is a 4th century BC Chinese text—basically the original monster manual. This show treats it like sacred text.
Hou Minghao and Chen Duling previously worked together on a music video; their established chemistry allegedly got him cast. Nepotism? No. Vibe check? Yes.
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