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The Dark Lord

Series Overview

Ye Xiaotian is working as a prison guard at the Ministry of Justice of the Ming dynasty. Upon receiving a testament, he leaves the capital and travels to Huguang province. Due to a freak combination of factors, he ends up pretending to be a government official, but takes his “position” seriously and fights for justice, gaining the love of the people.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Tencent Video
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 48 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2018 – 2018

Premiered: Tue, Aug 14, 2018

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Sep 25, 2018

Season 1, Episode 48: “Episode 48”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chen Haowei

Screenplay & Story

Guan Yue, Liao Yu, GAI, He Huihui

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Guan Yue

Department Leadership Roster

Chen Haowei

Chen Haowei

Director

Guan Yue

Guan Yue

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dark Lord.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Lord

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What is The Dark Lord about?

Ye Xiaotian is working as a prison guard at the Ministry of Justice of the Ming dynasty. Upon receiving a testament, he leaves the capital and travels to Huguang province. Due to a freak combination of factors, he ends up pretending to be a government official, but takes his “position” seriously and fights for justice, gaining the love of the people.

How many seasons does The Dark Lord have?

The Dark Lord comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Dark Lord?

Key cast members in The Dark Lord include Joe Xu, Song Zuer, Wu Hailong, Wang Zitong, Liu Guanlin.

Who created or directed The Dark Lord?

The Dark Lord was developed and directed by Chen Haowei.