Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an — A High-Scoring Suspense Mystery Sequel Spanning Three Seasons in Three Years
Synopsis
"Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an" is the third installment of the series, with a Douban rating of 8.1. Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang return with the original cast, telling the story of Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming escorting the Golden Peach of Kang Kingdom back to Chang'an while solving a series of bizarre cases.
Overview
Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an is the third installment in the Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty series. It is directed by Ju Xingmao as the chief director, with Guo Shimin as director, and written by Wei Fenghua and Guo Jingyu. The leading roles are played by Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang. The series aired on iQiyi in November 2025, with a total of 40 episodes. It holds a Douban rating of 8.1, surpassed 10,000 in iQiyi popularity within four days of its premiere, and accumulated over 500 million total online views across all platforms.
Plot
Set in the second year of the Xiantian era, during the early reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, the story unfolds as the Grand Princess holds significant power, leaving Chang'an's political landscape uncertain. Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming are ordered to lead a detective team back to Chang'an under the pretext of escorting a golden peach tribute from the Kang Kingdom. Amidst the bustling city of Chang'an, Lu Lingfeng is reinstated as the Judicial Officer of Yongzhou, and the duo solves a series of bizarre cases while navigating the power struggles within the imperial court.
Unit Cases
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| The Golden Peach of Kang Kingdom | Escorting the Western Region tribute to the capital, uncovering undercurrents in the court |
| The Cries of Chengfo Temple | A shocking conspiracy behind the strange sounds from an ancient temple |
| The Trail of Bai Ze | Pursuing the mystery of the mythical beast Bai Ze |
| The Nuogao Record | A supernatural detective story inspired by Youyang Zazu |
Creative Team and Cast
| Role | Person | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Director | Ju Xingmao | Chief Director |
| Director | Guo Shimin | Director |
| Screenwriter | Wei Fenghua, Guo Jingyu | Screenwriters |
| Lu Lingfeng | Yang Xuwen | Lead Actor, Commander of the Jinwu Guard |
| Su Wuming | Yang Zhigang | Lead Actor, Direct Disciple of Di Renjie |
| Pei Xijun | Gao Siwen | Main Cast |
| Fei Jishi | Chen Chuang | Main Cast |
| Cherry | Sun Xuening | Main Cast |
| Xue Huan | Shi Yue'anxin | Main Cast |
| Production | iQiyi, Changxin Media | Producers |
Series Features and Audience Reception
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Original Cast | All core cast members from the first two seasons return, maintaining series continuity |
| Supernatural Detective Work | Continues the supernatural elements and unit-based detective style of Youyang Zazu |
| Three Seasons in Three Years | Maintains a production pace of one season per year, ensuring stable quality |
| Popularity Surpassing 10,000 | Surpassed 10,000 in iQiyi popularity within four days of premiere, with over 500 million views |
The series is highly acclaimed and popular among 2025 Chinese dramas, considered a rare sequel that improves in quality rather than declining.
References
- Douban Movie: Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an https://m.douban.com/movie/subject/36318037/
- Wikipedia: Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/唐朝诡事录之长安
- Baidu Baike: Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an https://baike.baidu.com/item/唐朝诡事录之长安/64756092
- Gamersky: Douban 8.1 Quality Drama, Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty 3 Surpasses 500 Million Views https://www.gamersky.com/news/202511/2045789.shtml
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