The highly anticipated detective drama “The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty” is set to begin airing tonight, promising to enthrall audiences with its hard-core suspense and thrilling storytelling. Adapted from the novel of the same name by renowned sinologist and diplomat Gao Luopei, the show combines the essence of traditional Chinese public case novels and Western detective mystery novels.
Produced by CCTV, Youku, Ruyi Pictures, and others, the drama features an all-star cast, including Zhang Jiayi, Zhang Ruoyun, and Zhou Yiwei in the lead role of Di Renjie, also known as “Dick Dee” and the “Oriental Sherlock Holmes”. Unlike previous adaptations, this story focuses on the lesser-known youth of Di Gong, portraying a young, vibrant, and nosy character resolving various mysterious cases.
The narrative promises to take the audience through a closed loop of “case incident-investigation-solving”, presenting nine independent yet interconnected cases. These cases promise to keep viewers engaged as they are solved through solid evidence and rigorous reasoning.
Fans of suspense reasoning are in for a treat as “The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty” offers a unique mix of historical drama and thrilling mystery. So, tune in tonight on CCTV-8 or stream exclusively on Youku to embark on an exciting journey through the Tang Dynasty’s most intriguing detective tales.