Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Changan
Synopsis
The third installment of the "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" series, featuring the original cast including Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang, returns with Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming leading the investigation team back to Chang'an to solve mysterious cases. A period suspense drama rated 8.0 on Douban.
Overview
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Changan (English: Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Changan) is a 2025 Chinese mainland historical costume mystery web series, with Ju Xingmao serving as the chief director and Guo Shimin as the director. This drama is the third installment in the Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty series, continuing the suspenseful style of its predecessors.
The series stars Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang in leading roles, with Gao Siwen, Chen Chuang, Sun Xuening, and Shi Yue'anxin in main roles. It premiered on November 8, 2025, and consists of 40 episodes.
Set against the backdrop of Chang'an during the early prosperous Tang Dynasty, the series showcases the process of solving ancient mysterious cases through tense plots. It has received an 8.0 rating on Douban.
Plot
Lu Lingfeng (played by Yang Xuwen) and Su Wuming (played by Yang Zhigang) are ordered to return to Chang'an under the pretext of escorting the golden peaches presented by the Kingdom of Kang, leading an investigation team composed of Pei Xijun, Fei Jishi, Yingtao, and Xue Huan.
In the bustling capital of Chang'an, Lu Lingfeng resumes his post as the Judicial Army Officer of Yongzhou, while Su Wuming is appointed as the Deputy Minister of the Dali Temple. Amidst the power struggles within the court, the investigation team solves a series of bizarre cases, including the Golden Peach Case of Kang, the Crying at Chengfo Temple, the Traces of the Bai Ze, the Nuogao Ji, and the Murals at the Flag Pavilion.
On the surface, the cases involve supernatural legends, but they actually reflect real-world issues in prosperous Tang society, such as age anxiety and identity. For example, the "Murals at the Flag Pavilion" case explores the conflict between scholarly integrity and the temptation of power.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lu Lingfeng | Yang Xuwen | General of the Imperial Guards, Judicial Army Officer of Yongzhou |
| Su Wuming | Yang Zhigang | Disciple of Judge Dee, Deputy Minister of the Dali Temple |
| Pei Xijun | Gao Siwen | Member of the investigation team |
| Fei Jishi | Chen Chuang | Member of the investigation team |
| Yingtao | Sun Xuening | Member of the investigation team |
| Xue Huan | Shi Yue'anxin | Member of the investigation team |
Production & Reception
The Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty series is one of the most popular historical costume mystery dramas in recent years. Its predecessor, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Westward Journey, received a high rating of 8.6 on Douban, accumulating a large number of loyal fans.
This drama continues the series' supernatural mystery style, with each case using supernatural legends as a shell, while its core serves as a metaphor and exploration of real-world social issues.
As the third installment in the series, this drama builds upon the original cast, incorporating a grander narrative scope and more intricate case designs.
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Douban Rating | 8.0/10 |
| Number of Episodes | 40 episodes |
| Broadcast Date | November 8, 2025 |
| Genre | Historical Costume, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Chief Director | Ju Xingmao |
| Series | Third installment of Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty |
Cultural Impact
The Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty series uses supernatural mystery as a framework, integrating the social customs and cultural essence of the prosperous Tang period, setting a new benchmark for historical costume mystery dramas.
References
- Douban Movie: https://movie.douban.com/subject/36318037/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/唐朝诡事录之长安/64756092
- Wikipedia: https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/唐朝诡事录之长安
- TVmao: https://www.tvmao.com/kanju/JltpZ2hr
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