Mystery of Antiques (2018)

古董局中局 · 古董局中局 ‧ Drama ‧ 2018 - 2019

Xu Yuan is an ordinary antique shop owner. One day, a visitor lets him know that he’s involved in a conspiracy he could never have imagined: a legendary treasure is actually linked to him in many ways, and a mysterious office has already arranged his fate. He embarks on a dangerous journey to clear his family’s name and tear down a counterfeiting organization. (Source: CdramaBase)

What it's about

Mystery of Antiques (2018) is a 2018 Chinese drama produced in China, originally airing on Tencent Video. It runs for 36 episodes of roughly 45 min. each. The story is categorised as Thriller, Mystery, with notable themes including Antique Dealer Male Lead, Shop Owner Male Lead, Treasure Hunting, Conspiracy, Adapted From A Novel. It currently holds a community score of 7.8/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Mystery of Antiques (2018). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Gu Dong Ju Zhong Ju · Mystery of Antiques Season 1

Should you watch Mystery of Antiques (2018)?

If you enjoy thriller / mystery, Mystery of Antiques (2018) is worth your time. With 36 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.