Wu Xin: The Monster Killer
An immortal monster hunter in China's new Republic era.
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer is a 2015 Chinese streaming television series produced by Sohu TV, based on Ni Luo's novel of the same title. The series follows Wu Xin, a wandering immortal who wakes up during China's new Republic era with no memory of his past, using his powers to sense and communicate with spirits. It aired for 20 episodes starting 6 July 2015, with a second season beginning 14 August 2017.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Fantasy / Period drama / Supernatural / Romance
- Based On
- Wu Xin: The Monster Killer by Ni Luo
- Developer
- Sohu
- Writer
- Xu Ziyuan / Xiao Zhiyao / Li Nan / Fang Qiangqiang
- Director
- Lin Yufen / Gao Linbao
- Starring
- Elvis Han / Gina Jin / Chen Yao / Zhang Ruoyun / Ian Wang / Mike D. Angelo / Sui Yongliang
- Open Theme
- Lake Baikal by Li Jian
- End Theme
- The Longest Journey by Li Qi
- Country
- China
- Language
- Mandarin
- Num Episodes
- 20
- Executive Producer
- Li Guoli
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Lore & Background
Wu Xin (Elvis Han) is a wandering immortal who wakes from a long slumber during China's new Republic era, hungry and penniless, with no recollection of his origins. He possesses the ability to sense and communicate with spirits, both good and evil, and pretends to be a monk to make a living. He meets Li Yue Ya (Gina Jin), who has run away to escape a forced marriage, and after she shares her last food with him, he follows her to Wen County, promising to feast and find shelter. Together they pose as siblings while Wu Xin uses his powers to rid evil spirits, beginning with a long hair ghost at a local warlord's home. Friendship and romance develop between them.
Reader's Guide
The series is significant as a Chinese streaming television adaptation of Ni Luo's novel, produced by Sohu TV, and aired in 2015 with 20 episodes. It blends historical Republic-era setting with supernatural elements, focusing on Wu Xin's immortal nature and his battles against spirits. The narrative includes multiple story arcs, such as the Cursed Bride Yue Qi Luo, an Animal Cruelty Couple, and a Haunted Villa Inn, culminating in a mutiny in Wen County and a journey to Tian Jin. The series' legacy includes a second season that started airing on 14 August 2017, indicating its popularity in the web streaming market.
Did You Know?
- The first season aired for 20 episodes starting 6 July 2015 on Sohu TV.
- A second season began airing on 14 August 2017.
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