Series synopsis
The Vindication of Shadows is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on March 25, 2026. It ended on March 27, 2026. It stars Yu Xuanchen, Mu Lan, Chang Zhekuan and Zhuang Ying.
Disguised as a man, Su Zhaoxue enters the capital to uncover the truth behind her family’s wrongful massacre and find her missing sister. Teaming up with imperial censor Fang Ji, she investigates a witchcraft case that leads them to a far-reaching conspiracy, forcing them to risk everything to expose it.
Premise
Disguised as a man, Su Zhaoxue enters the capital to uncover the truth behind her family’s wrongful massacre and find her missing sister. Teaming up with imperial censor Fang Ji, she investigates a witchcraft case that leads them to a far-reaching conspiracy, forcing them to risk everything to expose it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yu Xuanchen as Fang Ji
- Mu Lan as Zhao Xue
- Chang Zhekuan as Qin Mengqi
- Zhuang Ying as Su Qingyan
- Zhang Fenglin as Pi Hu
- Song Yu as Bo Ning
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | March 25, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 25, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 25, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2026 |
| Status | ended |