Forget your boring zombie shows—this sorcerer solves undead murders like Sherlock with spells.
Season 1 • Episode 20
LatestIn a city plagued by terrifying undead and mysterious illnesses, the sorcerer Dongqing emerges from seclusion to investigate. Suspicious of both supernatural and human causes, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the deadly chaos threatening Xuancheng.
Production
Gorgeous period sets that make zombie outbreaks weirdly elegant.
Writing
Dongqing's dry wit cuts through the corpse-strewn melodrama.
Costume
Robe game so strong you'll forgive the budget zombie makeup.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Blends jiangshi folklore with wuxia detective traditions—basically 'Judge Dee meets The Walking Dead' in Qing cosplay.
Liu Zhiyang reportedly trained in Taoist ritual movements for months, then the director mostly shot him brooding in doorways.
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