A modern take on ancient detective tales

A new TV series explores the ancient Chinese detective tales of Judge Dee, blending historical mysteries, AI visuals, and universal values.

When it comes to ancient Chinese detectives, the name Di Renjie, a renowned judge and administrator of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), often springs to mind.

For centuries, Di has been portrayed as a heroic investigator in popular novels and stories throughout ancient China.

Today, this tradition lives on in Chinese entertainment, with numerous TV and film adaptations of Di's detective stories, firmly etching the judge into the public consciousness.