Series synopsis
The Dark Gold is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on March 24, 2026. It ended on March 28, 2026. It stars Zheng Jiabin, He Dujuan, Song Xi and Qin Fen.
As mining reforms upend the quiet village of Dayang, ordinary villager Yang Gang is drawn into the dangerous world beneath the mines while trying to protect his family. After he and his brothers uncover a hidden gold deposit, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption, power struggles, and escalating violence. Pressured by powerful figures and shifting loyalties, Yang Gang must navigate a perilous line between survival and morality.
Premise
As mining reforms upend the quiet village of Dayang, ordinary villager Yang Gang is drawn into the dangerous world beneath the mines while trying to protect his family. After he and his brothers uncover a hidden gold deposit, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption, power struggles, and escalating violence. Pressured by powerful figures and shifting loyalties, Yang Gang must navigate a perilous line between survival and morality.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zheng Jiabin as Yang Gang
- He Dujuan as Situ Hongtang
- Song Xi as Xiao Tianman
- Qin Fen as Yang Gaoyong
- Zhou Zhuo as Luo Zhengqiang
- Chen Jinkang as Du Jing
- He Rui as Liao Fei
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | March 24, 2026 | March 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 24, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2026 |
| Status | ended |