The Imperial Coroner 2021
What is The Imperial Coroner?
The Imperial Coroner is a Chinese historical drama that premiered on Tencent on 29 April 2021 and concluded on 20 May 2021, running for 36 episodes broadcast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 64
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 29, 2021
- Last aired
- Jan 27, 2026
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Tencent Video
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Imperial Coroner is a Chinese historical drama that premiered on Tencent on 29 April 2021 and concluded on 20 May 2021, running for 36 episodes broadcast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Should you watch it?
“A skilled coroner and a royal detective join forces to solve mysteries in Tang Dynasty China.”
- engaging mystery plot
- strong professional partnership
- complex historical setting
- slow-paced narrative
Watch it if you enjoy historical mysteries featuring forensic investigation and collaborative problem-solving.
The series contains depictions of forensic examinations and historical political intrigue.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 29, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 29, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 29, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 29, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 29, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 29, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 29, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 29, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 30, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 30, 2021
- E11 Episode 11 May 1, 2021
- E12 Episode 12 May 1, 2021
- E13 Episode 13 May 6, 2021
- E14 Episode 14 May 6, 2021
- E15 Episode 15 May 7, 2021
- E16 Episode 16 May 7, 2021
- E17 Episode 17 May 8, 2021
- E18 Episode 18 May 8, 2021
- E19 Episode 19 May 13, 2021
- E20 Episode 20 May 13, 2021
- E21 Episode 21 May 13, 2021
- E22 Episode 22 May 13, 2021
- E23 Episode 23 May 13, 2021
- E24 Episode 24 May 13, 2021
- E25 Episode 25 May 13, 2021
- E26 Episode 26 May 13, 2021
- E27 Episode 27 May 13, 2021
- E28 Episode 28 May 13, 2021
- E29 Episode 29 May 13, 2021
- E30 Episode 30 May 13, 2021
- E31 Episode 31 May 20, 2021
- E32 Episode 32 May 20, 2021
- E33 Episode 33 May 20, 2021
- E34 Episode 34 May 20, 2021
- E35 Episode 35 May 20, 2021
- E36 Episode 36 May 20, 2021
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 15, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 15, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 15, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 15, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 15, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 16, 2026
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 16, 2026
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 17, 2026
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 17, 2026
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 18, 2026
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 18, 2026
- E12 Episode 12 Jan 19, 2026
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 19, 2026
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 20, 2026
- E15 Episode 15 Jan 21, 2026
- E16 Episode 16 Jan 22, 2026
- E17 Episode 17 Jan 23, 2026
- E18 Episode 18 Jan 23, 2026
- E19 Episode 19 Jan 24, 2026
- E20 Episode 20 Jan 24, 2026
- E21 Episode 21 Jan 25, 2026
- E22 Episode 22 Jan 25, 2026
- E23 Episode 23 Jan 26, 2026
- E24 Episode 24 Jan 27, 2026
- E25 Episode 25 Jan 27, 2026
- E26 Episode 26 Jan 27, 2026
- E27 Episode 27 Jan 27, 2026
- E28 Episode 28 Jan 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in Tang Dynasty China.
What is the main profession of the female lead?
The female lead is a coroner.
Who does the coroner work with?
She works alongside a royal detective.
What kind of mystery do they solve?
They work to solve a decades-old mystery.
What is the central conflict?
The characters risk everything to expose dangerous secrets.