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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty

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47 feature instances
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty	comment	The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty (æˆ�åŒ–å��å››å¹´; ChÃ©ng HuÃ ShÃ SÃ¬ NiÃ¡n, meaning "The Fourteenth Year of Chenghua") is a 2020 Chinese series starring Darren Chen, Fu Meng Bo and Liu Yao Yuan. It's produced by Jackie Chan and is a loose Live-Action Adaptation of the webnovel of the same name by Meng Xishi.The series revolves around Tang Fan, an administrative official during the Ming Dynasty who balances his passion for food with his passion for solving crime, Sui Zhou, a captain of the guard, and Wang Zhi, a high-ranking eunuch in the palace.Released by iQiyi on April 1, 2020, it is also available on Viki.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_10d386ea	type	Master Archer
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_10d386ea	comment	Master Archer: Only Wuyun and three other archers have the skills to shoot down the bo-langs that are raining down all over the capital.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_121b3725	type	Age Lift
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_121b3725	comment	Age Lift: Novel!A-Dong is around eight years old, while show!Dong-Er is said to be thirteen or fourteen. This helps avert Dawson Casting, as Dong'er's actress was around that age while filming.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_18336e5c	type	Sheath Strike
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_18336e5c	comment	Sheath Strike: Prominently used by Sui Zhou.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_21cf9301	type	Family of Choice
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_21cf9301	comment	Family of Choice: Most of the main cast, especially Sui Zhou, Tang Fan, and Dong'er. Consort Wan is also shown to view Wang Zhi as a surrogate for her deceased child.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_2bb06191	type	Adaptational Sexuality
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_2bb06191	comment	Adaptational Sexuality: Besides the leads not being romantically involved, Zheng Cheng is only portrayed as a skirt-chaser, where in the original novel his orientation was closer to Depraved Bisexual.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_33d5b7f2	type	Adapted Out
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_33d5b7f2	comment	Adapted Out: Many minor characters.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_396e1c2a	type	Face Death with Dignity
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_396e1c2a	comment	Eventually, Wang Xian and Princess Gu'an Face Death with Dignity by taking off in the flying machine while it is carrying multiple bombs.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_3f45f1e6	type	Adaptational Heroism
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_3f45f1e6	comment	Adaptational Heroism: Zheng Zhi's motivations in the novel behind his murder of Zheng Cheng boiled down to wanting the position of heir. In the show, the murder is explained through his desire to restore the family's honor.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_43a831db	type	Epic Tracking Shot
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_43a831db	comment	Epic Tracking Shot: Used in the resolution of the hostage situation at the brothel.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_5466745d	type	Clear Their Name
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_5466745d	comment	In the meantime, Pei Huai is implicated for the murders in the capital and held in the Northern Imperial Prison.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_589661ad	type	Renaissance Man
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_589661ad	comment	Renaissance Man: Wang Zhi's subordinate Ding Rong. Besides his knowledge of poisons, torture, and horse thieving, it is implied that he can whip up a pretty detailed diorama. He is also shown as being a logistics expert, a capable fighter, and, without previous experience, a bomb disposal technician.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_5eecd64c	type	Oh, No... Not Again!
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_5eecd64c	comment	Oh, No... Not Again!: When Tang Fan is drugged a third time in the course of several hours while investigating a case, he just resignedly says "here we go again" as he loses consciousness.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_6439de78	type	Heroic Sacrifice
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_6439de78	comment	Heroic Sacrifice: Duo'erla chooses to die with A'lasi but not before ensuring that Tang Fan escapes a carriage that is about to explode.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_680f950	type	Gilligan Cut
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_680f950	comment	Gilligan Cut: Episode 4 features one. Tang Fan is making it clear that he's going to be involved in an upcoming arrest...and then it cuts to Sui Zhou locking him in a cell, ignoring his many loud protests.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_6bccf2ba	type	Supreme Chef
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_6bccf2ba	comment	Supreme Chef: Sui Zhou. One time when he cooks for Dong'er and Tang Fan, the latter starts crying due to the deliciousness.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_716c0b1b	type	And the Adventure Continues
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_716c0b1b	comment	And the Adventure Continues: The show concludes following this trope.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_723606c4	type	Adaptational Early Appearance
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_723606c4	comment	Adaptational Early Appearance: Wang Zhi is only mentioned here and there during the first mystery in the novel. In the show, he's an active player in the investigation.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_72ce3f54	type	Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_72ce3f54	comment	Adaptation Relationship Overhaul / But Not Too Gay: While the original novel depicts a romance between Tang Fan and Sui Zhou, the television adaptation keeps only the homoerotic subtext.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_7301ae04	type	Serial Killer
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_7301ae04	comment	Serial Killer: Zhu Jianmou is revealed to be the perpetrator of several crimes. His final bodycount was a chilling 62. In the meantime, Pei Huai is implicated for the murders in the capital and held in the Northern Imperial Prison.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_7d89315b	type	"The Reason You Suck" Speech
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_7d89315b	comment	"The Reason You Suck" Speech: Tang Fan gives Zhu Jianmou one in open court during a trial, even throwing back things he'd said during his Motive Rant back in his face.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_87bc48e5	type	Eye-Obscuring Hat
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_87bc48e5	comment	Eye-Obscuring Hat: When tailing others or trying to blend into a crowd, Jia Kui is often seen wearing a comically large hat.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_8e20ae0d	type	Child Prodigy
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_8e20ae0d	comment	Child Prodigy: In the show, Dong'er is an example of this, on top of being an Adorably Precocious Child. Wang Zhi and Tang Fan are also described as being graduates of this trope.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_8ed5c6e4	type	Asshole Victim
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_8ed5c6e4	comment	Asshole Victim: Zheng Cheng's first appearance features him sexually harassing a flower seller and sneering at Tang Fan, who proceeds to mention his reputation as a lecherous drunk. It's hard to feel sorry for him when he turns up dead later in the episode.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_98ff7254	type	Long-Haired Pretty Boy
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_98ff7254	comment	Long-Haired Pretty Boy: Several. Tang Fan takes the cake.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_99298c71	type	Better to Die than Be Killed
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_99298c71	comment	Better to Die than Be Killed: First Zhu Jianmou's cart bearer, than Zhu Jianmou himself in quick succession.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a6bd0685	type	Died in Your Arms Tonight
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a6bd0685	comment	Died in Your Arms Tonight: Zheng Zhi in his father's.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a8217606	type	Sweet Polly Oliver
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a8217606	comment	Jin San may also be an example of this, or more specifically, of Sweet Polly Oliver, as they don drag in order to move freely in society and lead a gang of thieves.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a9c5d671	type	Incidental Villain
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_a9c5d671	comment	Incidental Villain: Wan Tong is commander of the Northern Imperial Police who is mostly motivated by the promise of money and prestige. He is shown to be wary of endangering his older sister, Consort Wan, but this doesn't really stop him from participating in dubious activities.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_abad35b4	type	Soundtrack Dissonance
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_abad35b4	comment	Soundtrack Dissonance: Used in some scenes where traditional Chinese instruments are shown.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_ac09dc0f	type	Alas, Poor Villain
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_ac09dc0f	comment	Alas, Poor Villain: Happens a number of times, for example with Ma Lin. Both Lin Chaodong and Feng Qingzi are much more sympathetic than their victim. Both of them are driven by their circumstances, while Zheng Cheng was just an asshole.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_b26b3e4b	type	Faux Fluency
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_b26b3e4b	comment	Faux Fluency: Possibly As Long as It Sounds Foreign, the spoken Oirat (and Jurchen) is dubbed over Mandarin-speaking actors.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_bce728ca	type	Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_bce728ca	comment	Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal: In the lead up to the final showdown of the series, Ding Rong betrays Wang Zhi, seemingly for this reason. In the end, despite his betrayal, Ding Rong fails to kill Wang Zhi and is then similarly spared from death. In perhaps a downplayed example of Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them, Wang Zhi takes an imprisoned Ding Rong with him to Hetao.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_cc1bd54d	type	Non-Action Guy
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_cc1bd54d	comment	Non-Action Guy: Tang Fan, oh so very much. He's useless in a fight, especially early on, and routinely gets his ass handed to him by Duo'Erla in an early arc.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d0bf8a6d	type	No Periods, Period
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d0bf8a6d	comment	No Periods, Period: Averted by the first episode, where Feng Qingzi tries putting Zheng Cheng off by saying she's on her period at the moment.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d5eed41c	type	Cry into Chest
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d5eed41c	comment	Cry into Chest: Dong'Er cries into Tang Fan's chest after he rescues her from the brothel.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d881756c	type	Those Magnificent Flying Machines
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d881756c	comment	Those Magnificent Flying Machines: Built by Wang Xian. Eventually, Wang Xian and Princess Gu'an Face Death with Dignity by taking off in the flying machine while it is carrying multiple bombs.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d904a7fd	type	Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_d904a7fd	comment	In the end, despite his betrayal, Ding Rong fails to kill Wang Zhi and is then similarly spared from death. In perhaps a downplayed example of Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them, Wang Zhi takes an imprisoned Ding Rong with him to Hetao.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_dae5c997	type	Action Girl
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_dae5c997	comment	Action Girl: Duo'erla. She can hold her own in fights and, while taken prisoner at one point, gets very far in escaping on her own after improvising a sling.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e37f19	type	Disguised in Drag
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e37f19	comment	Disguised in Drag: Multiple instances of this. Tang Fan dons drag to disguise himself as Cui Mama. Zhang Gongzhu is secretly Princess Gu'an. Jin San may also be an example of this, or more specifically, of Sweet Polly Oliver, as they don drag in order to move freely in society and lead a gang of thieves.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e4bb68b8	type	The Charmer
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e4bb68b8	comment	The Charmer: Pei Huai, a doctor, is also known as the Genius Gynecologist.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e5120d	type	The Igor
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_e5120d	comment	The Igor: Zhu Jianmou has one. Tang Fan initially mistakes him for the serial killer he's chasing. As it turns out, he's also Zhu Jianmou's father.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_ea35fda5	type	Bastard Bastard
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_ea35fda5	comment	Bastard Bastard: Zhu Jianmou, though his being a bastard and his being a serial killer are completely separate, as he only finds out about the former during a trial.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_f27ec906	type	Identical Stranger
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_f27ec906	comment	Identical Stranger / Criminal DoppelgÃ¤nger: Yang Fu.
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The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_f36c4f98	type	Easily Forgiven
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty / int_f36c4f98	comment	Easily Forgiven: Zhu Jianmou murders 62 women and comes extremely close to murdering Tang Fan and Duo'erla as well. His punishment? Exile to the far north with his family so that he can "spread his good deeds" elsewhere. Tang Fan is not impressed, and attempts to get justice on his own. His attempt ends with Duke Zhu taking his own life in public.
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