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The Mystic Nine

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The Mystic Nine

Details

  • Title: 老九门 / Lao Jiu Men
  • English title: The Mystic Nine
  • Genre: Adventure, action, supernatural, mystery
  • Episodes: 48
  • Viewership ratings: Peak = 1.213%, Average = 0.580% [1]
  • Broadcast network: Dragon TV, iQiyi
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Jul-04 to 2016-Oct-17
  • Air time: Monday to Tuesday
  • Original soundtrack: The Mystic Nine OST
  • Related TV series: see Dao Mu Bi Ji

Synopsis

The drama is a prequel to The Lost Tomb in which the story focuses on the exploits of the nine grave robbing families in the 1933. With the help of his friends Fortune Teller Qi Tiezhui and Opera Singer Er Yuehong, General Zhang Qishan entered into a strange mine to discover a mysterious ancient tomb. After many untold dangers, he uncovered a Japanese plot to kill the residents of Changsha city. The men banded together to stop the Japanese's plot, thereby saving their city.

User/Viewer Ratings

4.50
(4 votes)

Cast

Cast Chart
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Main Cast
The leader and 1st master of the Mystic Nine and a defense commander for the city of Changsha. He was known by everyone as Lord Buddha, the grandson of Zhang Ruitong (the previous generation Zhang Qiling). He has a strong military influence and the people's trust.
The 2nd master of the Mystic Nine. An expert at tomb raiding due to his family background, but chooses to become an opera singer due to his passion. He specializes in metal pellets and martial arts. He loves his wife, Ya Tou.
The mistress of New Moon Hotel. Zhang Qishan's love interest and later wife.
The 8th master of the Mystic Nine. Saved by Zhang Qishan after he was captured by the Japanese bandits. He specializes in fortune-telling and divination.
Er Yuehong's childhood lover and wife, who saved her from being sold as a slave then they got married. She has a mysterious sickness that Yuehong tries to desperately cure.
The 4th master of the Mystic Nine who is known for his cruel ways. He specializes in metal pellets and the flying guillotine. He is the disciple of Er Yuehong and works at his residence. He likes Ya Tou.
The Mystic Nine
The only female member and 7th master of the Mystic Nine. Huo Xiu Xiu's grandmother. She specializes in seduction and carries blades behind her hair. She loves Er Yuehong. She used to love Wu Lao Gou, but he was married to Jiuye's cousin. However, she harbors a hate towards Zhang Qishan which causes her to work with the Japanese to get rid of him.
The 6th master of the Mystic Nine. Only one among the nine families who has a thug origin. A low-key person, he was once a 'swordsman' in Shaanxi". Has a deep relationship with Wu Lao Gou.
The 5th master of the Mystic Nine. Wu Xie's grandfather. He owns hellhounds that are vicious and scary. He is generous, kind, and loved to make friends. He is married to Xie Jiuye's cousin and has three sons: Wu Yiqiong, Wu Erbai, and Wu Sansheng.
The 9th master of the Mystic Nine. Xie Lianhua's father and Xie Yuchen's grandfather. Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong's good friend. He specializes in strategizing, and has connections with Japanese Departments and Trade networks. He also has knowledge in medicine.
The 3rd master of the Mystic Nine.
People trapped in the mines
One of the only survivors after the Japanese invasion. He was protected by Er Yuehong's great uncle when working at the mines. He was trapped in the mines for a long time, awaiting to send a message to Er Yuehong.
People in Bai Qiao & Hei Zu Village
Others

Production Credits

Recognitions

Trivia

  • The drama is a commercial success in China. It is one of the most watched Chinese dramas, with over 12 billion views in total.
  • 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.
  • Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios. The tombstone scenes were filmed in various parts of China such as Tiantai Mountain, Jietou Town and Hanshanhu at Tiantai County and Yongkang, Zhejiang province and in Manchuria.
  • Filming lasted 104 days from November 24, 2015 to March 7, 2016.
  • Nan Pai San Shu, who is the author of the source novel was heavily involved in the making of the drama as a producer and screenwriter.
  • Zhang Yi Xing had special lessons from a famous Chinese opera singer for the sake of his role as Er Yue Hong.
  • Following the series, a wax figure of William Chan was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in April 2017. Another wax figure of Zhang Yi Xing was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in October 2018.

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