Ripe Town 2023
What is Ripe Town?
The television series "Ripe Town" is set in the Jiangnan County during the Wan Li Period of the Ming Dynasty. The story takes place in the 37th year of this period, where a series of murders occur in the county seat.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- First aired
- Oct 12, 2023
- Last aired
- Oct 22, 2023
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Tencent Video
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Ripe Town" is set in the Jiangnan County during the Wan Li Period of the Ming Dynasty. The story takes place in the 37th year of this period, where a series of murders occur in the county seat. The victims are individuals with different identities and no apparent connection to each other. At the scene of each crime, a sentence is left behind. The investigation into these murders is led by Xiaohu Kuaiqu Sanren, who is the apprentice of one of the victims. As the investigation unfolds, various individuals from different backgrounds, including those from the three religions and nine streams, as well as local farmers, workers, and merchants, become involved.
Should you watch it?
“Successive bizarre murders shake Jiangnan County during the Ming Dynasty.”
- follows a gripping investigation
- features a unique historical setting
- involves a series of successive murders
Watch it if you enjoy historical mystery and crime drama investigations.
The series deals with successive murders and crime investigation themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 12, 2023
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 12, 2023
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 12, 2023
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 13, 2023
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 14, 2023
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 15, 2023
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 17, 2023
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 17, 2023
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 18, 2023
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 20, 2023
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 21, 2023
- E12 Episode 12 Oct 22, 2023
Frequently asked questions
When is Ripe Town set?
The series is set in the 37th year of the Wan Li Period of the Ming Dynasty.
Where do the murders take place?
The murders take place in the county seat of Jiangnan County.
What is the nature of the crimes?
There are successive murders of victims with unrelated identities whose corpses are arranged in bizarre poses with a sentence left at each scene.
Who leads the investigation?
The apprentice of the first victim, Xiaohu Kuaiqu Sanren, cooperates with friends to launch an investigation.
What genres does the series belong to?
The series falls under drama, mystery, and crime.