Yang Huan
Director
The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty (2020)
Season 1
Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.
Released April 1, 2020
Episode 50 min
None+
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Network: iQiyi
S1E1 - A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
April 1, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - Birth of a Partnership
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
April 1, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - The Mysterious Apothecary
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
April 2, 2020, midnight
S1E4 - Resolution of Events
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
April 2, 2020, midnight
S1E5 - Saving Dong’er
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
April 3, 2020, midnight
S1E6 - The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
April 3, 2020, midnight
S1E7 - Suizhou in Peril
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
April 8, 2020, midnight
S1E8 - Mystery of the Vanished Horses
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
April 8, 2020, midnight
S1E9 - Off to Liaodong
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
April 9, 2020, midnight
S1E10 - Prison Break and Exposure
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
April 9, 2020, midnight
S1E11 - Child Abduction
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
April 10, 2020, midnight
S1E12 - Dong’er Kidnapped
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
April 10, 2020, midnight
S1E13 - The Hidden Mastermind
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
April 15, 2020, midnight
S1E14 - Left-Behind Footprints
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
April 15, 2020, midnight
S1E15 - Death Sentence for Tang Fan
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
April 16, 2020, midnight
S1E16 - The Yu Family Massacre
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
April 16, 2020, midnight
S1E17 - The Bounty
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
April 17, 2020, midnight
S1E18 - Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
April 17, 2020, midnight
S1E19 - Feigning Illness
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
April 22, 2020, midnight
S1E20 - The Silver Mine Laborers
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
April 22, 2020, midnight
S1E21 - Rescuing Yuan Cong
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
April 23, 2020, midnight
S1E22 - The Stolen Keikō Cup
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
April 23, 2020, midnight
S1E23 - Identity of the True Mastermind
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E24 - Perilous Return to the Capital
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E25 - Deadly Toxin
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E26 - Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E27 - Mystery Weapon
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E28 - A Distant Elegy
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E29 - A Fire Attack
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E30 - The Imperial Ice
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E31 - Secrets of the Ice Seller
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E32 - The Oirat Envoy
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E33 - The Disappeared Wang Xian
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E34 - A Sad Determination
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E35 - The Day of Fate
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E36 - Hearts Apart
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E37 - Wang Xian’s Origins
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E38 - The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E39 - The Princess’s Vengeance
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E40 - The Wooden Kite Flies High
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E41 - The Imposter Husband
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E42 - Rebellion in Motion
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E43 - Approaching Evil
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E44 - Rules and Choices
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E45 - The Prey
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E46 - Crisis from Above
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E47 - A Swirl of Conspiracy
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
April 24, 2020, midnight
S1E48 - Year 14 of Chenghua
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.
April 24, 2020, midnight
Network: iQiyi
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 1926 min.
Released: April 1, 2020
Last Air Date: April 24, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 15
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