Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty

During Emperor Xuanzong's reign, a pragmatic detective, Su Wuming, and a high-ranking general, Lu Lingfeng, form an uneasy partnership to investigate a string of eerie incidents across the capital and provinces. Their cases look supernatural at first, with omens, apparitions, and strange deaths, but closer scrutiny reveals tangled motives, political scheming, and human cruelty hidden behind ritual and rumor. Episodes mix street-level inquiry with court intrigue, as the two men follow clues, question witnesses, and piece together how superstition and ambition threaten social order and the imperial household, without giving away any final resolutions.

The series premiered in 2022, directed by Guo Shimin and created by Wei Fenghua and Guo Jingyu. Production leans on historical sets and choreography, blending action staging with period detail to evoke Tang Dynasty Beijing.

Critics and viewers have praised the show's atmosphere and the chemistry between Yang Zhigang's Su Wuming and Yang Xuwen's Lu Lingfeng, reflected in a strong average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 47 votes. Reviews note the steady pacing and procedural structure, while pointing out recurring themes of duty, corruption, and the tension between law and superstition.

Among fans of historical mysteries, the show stimulated conversation about how early Chinese settings can host modern crime storytelling. Its visual choices and recurring motifs, like shadowy alleys and ritual props, stuck with audiences and led to online threads comparing episodes and debating characters' moral choices.

As of its initial release there aren't widely reported major international awards tied to the series, though it attracted positive attention on streaming platforms and in genre-focused outlets. It seems to have built a modest but dedicated audience that keeps recommending episodes to viewers looking for historical crime drama with supernatural overtones.