Series synopsis
Fangs of Fortune, also known as 大梦归离 is a Chinese drama sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on iQiyi on October 25, 2024. It ended on November 16, 2024. It stars Hou Minghao, Chen Duling, Tian Jiarui and Cheng Xiao.
During the Zhenyuan era, the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed both human and demon realms, leads to chaos as demon beasts run rampant. Disguised as Zhao Yuanzhou, the demon leader Zhu Yan offers to form a demon-hunting bureau to help restore order.
Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuanzhou, joins the bureau along with her childhood friend Zhuo Yichen, skilled archer Pei Sijing, and the talented but timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront the creatures from "The Classic of ...
Premise
During the Zhenyuan era, the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed both human and demon realms, leads to chaos as demon beasts run rampant. Disguised as Zhao Yuanzhou, the demon leader Zhu Yan offers to form a demon-hunting bureau to help restore order.
Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuanzhou, joins the bureau along with her childhood friend Zhuo Yichen, skilled archer Pei Sijing, and the talented but timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they confront the creatures from "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and uncover the darker truths behind the chaos.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hou Minghao as Zhao Yuanzhou
- Chen Duling as Wen Xiao
- Tian Jiarui as Zhuo Yichen
- Cheng Xiao as Pei Sijing
- Lin Ziye as Bai Jiu
- Xu Zhenxuan as Ying Lei
- Yan An as Li Lun
- Lai Weiming as Pei Siheng
Supporting cast
- Liu Huan as Wen Zongyu
Guest cast
- Zhang Miaoyi as E Shou
- Ji Chen as Fan Ying
- Li Minglei as Young Master Wang
- Liu Hanyang as Chongwu Camp Commander
- Jasper as Zhen Mei
- Peng Xiaoran as Miss Qi
- Xi Mengyao as Zhao Wan'er
- Wang Lefu as General Wu Yan
- Riley Wang as Ran Yi
- Lu Zhong as Master Qi
- Long Bin as Qi's Housekeeper
- Wang Duo as Zhuo Yixuan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 16, 2024 | November 16, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 34 | October 25, 2024 | November 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fangs of Fortune Special In the aftermath, humans are told of Zhao Yuan Zhou's heroic sacrifice, and people amongst themselves start to understand that demons are not all evil and humans aren't all good. Wen Xiao, Zhuo Yi Chen, and Pei Si Jing reunite briefly while still mourning their friends' sacrifices before going on missions of their own. Wen Xiao is returning to the Wilderness to guard it, Pei Si Jing is now in charge of the Demon Hunting Bureau, while Zhuo Yi Chen sets off to wander the world trying to locate a part of Zhao Yuan Zhou's soul that he extracted much like his ancestor Bing Yi did with Ying Long, giving his friends and himself hope of the great demon's return someday. |
November 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 25, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 25, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 25, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2024 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | ended |