The Message
Series Overview
1942, Nanjing. Following a series of assassination attempts on officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government, the Japanese spy chief gathers a group of suspects in a mansion for questioning, and eventually, torturing. A tense game of "cat and mouse" ensues as the Chinese code-breaker attempts to send out a crucial message while protecting his/her own identity.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 38 Episodes
2020 – 2021
Premiered: Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Mai JiaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 38: “Episode 38”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Xu Lu
Gu Xiaomeng
Li Shimeng
Gu Xiaomeng (voice)
Janice Man Wing-San
Li Ningyu
Zhang Zhe
Li Ningyu (voice)
Zhou Yiwei
Hihara Tatsukawa
Zhang Zhijian
Jin Shenghuo
Tony Yang Yo-Ning
Wu Zhiguo
Yu Ailei
Wang Tianxiang
Niu Zifan
Bai Xiaonian
Xu Min
Gu Minzhang
Li Lihong
Gu Minzhang (voice)
Joy Sheng
He Jianzhu
Liu Junxiao
Pan Hanqing / Li Mingcheng
Sun Ning
Zhang Zuyin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Yunliang
Jia Dongyan, Wu Yao, Mai Jia
Han Zhijie, Fang Fang, Li Eryun
Department Leadership Roster
Li Yunliang
Director
Jia Dongyan
Writer
Wu Yao
Writer
Fang Fang
Producer
Li Eryun
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The Message about?
1942, Nanjing. Following a series of assassination attempts on officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government, the Japanese spy chief gathers a group of suspects in a mansion for questioning, and eventually, torturing. A tense game of "cat and mouse" ensues as the Chinese code-breaker attempts to send out a crucial message while protecting his/her own identity.
How many seasons does The Message have?
The Message comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Message?
Key cast members in The Message include Xu Lu, Li Shimeng, Janice Man Wing-San, Zhang Zhe, Zhou Yiwei.
Who created or directed The Message?
The Message was developed and directed by Li Yunliang.