2024 Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty

The series Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty Ⅱ(唐朝诡事录之西行), a part of the ” Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty” trilogy, takes audiences on an investigative journey steeped in the culture and lore of the Tang Dynasty. This fictional narrative features the detective duo Su Wuming (苏无名), a protégé of the legendary Di Renjie (狄仁杰), and Lu Lingfeng (卢凌风), a fictionalized son of Princess Taiping. While the historical accuracy of these characters may be debatable, the series excels at breathing life into the grand and enigmatic tapestry of Tang-era China through supernatural elements, social observations, and intricately designed mysteries.

Penned by Wei Fenghua (魏风华), a writer deeply inspired by classical Chinese folklore, the series weaves ancient texts like Youyang Zazu (酉阳杂俎) and Records of Anomalies (述异记) into its narrative fabric. The result is a hybrid of detective fiction and supernatural storytelling. Mythical creatures like the Tongtian Rhinoceros (通天犀) and occult rituals populate its episodes, captivating viewers with an eerie yet enchanting rendition of historical China.