The ongoing thriller C-drama Judge Dee’s Mystery released a trailer teasing the upcoming episodes 23 and 24. The drama features prominent actor Zhou Yiwei in the lead role. The original broadcasting networks of the drama are CCTV and Youku. Judge Dee’s Mystery is an adaptation of the novel series “Judge Dee” by Dutch novelist Robert Van Gulik.
In this drama, Yiwei plays the role of Di Renjie, a businessman and country magistrate known for his sharp wit and ability to solve crimes. In fact, mysteries follow him wherever he goes. Furthermore, he is a loyal admirer of Empress Wu Zetian (Zhong Chu Xi). In Judge Dee’s Mystery, the empress dispatches him to a faraway town. Renjie is a bright man who has cleared all the imperial examinations. In the new town, he comes face to face with mysterious deaths and conspiracies that he must solve to bring peace and uphold justice.
Zhou Yiwei is foretold a bizarre prophecy in the new trailer of Judge Dee’s Mystery
The newly released trailer shows Di Renjie coming face to face with the person who had invited him to Qing Chuan. Renjie is also shown investigating a marketplace and interviewing vendors. He also comes to know from a little girl that someone was sending out goods in the middle of the night. Furthermore, someone tips him off, saying that dead bodies were being sent out hidden under the bodies of cows and horses. Meanwhile, a merchant takes him to see many expensive items. Also, Renjie’s associates find out about the vanquishing method. Furthermore, mysteries intensify surrounding a person named Heiyan. The trailer also features an old fortuneteller predicting that Renjie will be responsible for the death of many people.
Take a look at the trailer below:
Other than Zhou Yiwei in the lead role, Judge Dee’s Mystery also features Wang Likun, Zhong Chuxi, Zhang Jiyayi, Zhang Ruoyun and others in pivotal roles.
Judge Dee’s Mystery airs on Mondays to Thursdays. The drama is available for streaming on Youku.