The Mystic Nine

I. INTRODUCTION

The Mystic Nine is a prequel to the Chinese television series The Lost Tomb based on the internet novel Daomu Biji. It aired on Dragon TV and was broadcast online via iQiyi from 4 July to 17 October 2016.

II. SYNOPSIS

A prequel to "The Lost Tomb" follows the leaders of the nine grave-robbing families and their adventures to save the people of Changsha from a potentially deadly threat.

Zhang Qi Shan, an officer in charge of the defense of the city, asks Er Yue Hong, a connoisseur, for help to solve the mystery of the mine on the outskirts of Changsha. What secrets does the mysterious mine hold?

III. TRAILER

IV. RECEPTION

The series placed first in television ratings and became the number one most searched and discussed topic online during its broadcast.The drama also set a record for the most online views garnered in a day.

Following the series, a wax figure dressed of Zhang Qishan (portrayed by William Chan) was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in April 2017. Another wax figure of Er Yuehong (portrayed by Zhang Yixing) was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in October 2018.

The drama garnered over 12 billion viewers on iQiYi, and earned about CN¥288 million.

V. AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS