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.
Where to Watch The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty • Season 1
48 Episodes
A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
E1
A Mysterious Incident in the CapitalA brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
Birth of a Partnership
E2
Birth of a PartnershipSuizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
The Mysterious Apothecary
E3
The Mysterious ApothecaryA poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
Resolution of Events
E4
Resolution of EventsA suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
Saving Dong’er
E5
Saving Dong’erTang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
E6
The Poisoned Mung Bean JuiceA royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
Suizhou in Peril
E7
Suizhou in PerilSuizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
Mystery of the Vanished Horses
E8
Mystery of the Vanished HorsesTang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
Off to Liaodong
E9
Off to LiaodongTang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
Prison Break and Exposure
E10
Prison Break and ExposureSuizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
Child Abduction
E11
Child AbductionA jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
Dong’er Kidnapped
E12
Dong’er KidnappedDong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
The Hidden Mastermind
E13
The Hidden MastermindDong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
Left-Behind Footprints
E14
Left-Behind FootprintsA killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
Death Sentence for Tang Fan
E15
Death Sentence for Tang FanTang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
The Yu Family Massacre
E16
The Yu Family MassacreTang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
The Bounty
E17
The BountyA massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
E18
Plot of Jade Bamboo CoreHearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
Feigning Illness
E19
Feigning IllnessWang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
The Silver Mine Laborers
E20
The Silver Mine LaborersIn Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
Rescuing Yuan Cong
E21
Rescuing Yuan CongTang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
The Stolen Keikō Cup
E22
The Stolen Keikō CupWang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
Identity of the True Mastermind
E23
Identity of the True MastermindTang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
Perilous Return to the Capital
E24
Perilous Return to the CapitalOn their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
Deadly Toxin
E25
Deadly ToxinDurla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
E26
Suizhou and the Fake JinyiweiSuizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
Mystery Weapon
E27
Mystery WeaponA deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
A Distant Elegy
E28
A Distant ElegySuizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
A Fire Attack
E29
A Fire AttackTang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
The Imperial Ice
E30
The Imperial IceTang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
Secrets of the Ice Seller
E31
Secrets of the Ice SellerJin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
The Oirat Envoy
E32
The Oirat EnvoyAn Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
The Disappeared Wang Xian
E33
The Disappeared Wang XianA prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
A Sad Determination
E34
A Sad DeterminationAras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
The Day of Fate
E35
The Day of FateThree lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
Hearts Apart
E36
Hearts ApartDurla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
Wang Xian’s Origins
E37
Wang Xian’s OriginsA mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
E38
The Phantom Zhang GongzhuZhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
The Princess’s Vengeance
E39
The Princess’s VengeancePrincess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
The Wooden Kite Flies High
E40
The Wooden Kite Flies HighA giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
The Imposter Husband
E41
The Imposter HusbandTang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
Rebellion in Motion
E42
Rebellion in MotionGao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
Approaching Evil
E43
Approaching EvilTang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
Rules and Choices
E44
Rules and ChoicesTang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
The Prey
E45
The PreyAn ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
Crisis from Above
E46
Crisis from AboveWang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
A Swirl of Conspiracy
E47
A Swirl of ConspiracyOne rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
Year 14 of Chenghua
E48
Year 14 of ChenghuaA street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.
