The Imperial Coroner 2021
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 29, 2021
- Last Aired
- January 27, 2026
- Format
- 2 seasons · 64 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~42.7 hours (40 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Episode 3" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Qing Xian Ya Tou, Qian Xiaobai
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 27 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 64 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~40 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Tencent Video
Where to watch in United States
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Estimate the schedule using 64 episodes and an average 40-minute runtime.
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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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Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 29, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 29, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 30, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 30, 2021
- E11 Episode 11 Core May 1, 2021
- E12 Episode 12 Core May 1, 2021
- E13 Episode 13 Core May 6, 2021
- E14 Episode 14 Core May 6, 2021
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 7, 2021
- E16 Episode 16 Core May 7, 2021
- E17 Episode 17 Core May 8, 2021
- E18 Episode 18 Core May 8, 2021
- E19 Episode 19 Core May 13, 2021
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 13, 2021
- E21 Episode 21 Core May 13, 2021
- E22 Episode 22 Core May 13, 2021
- E23 Episode 23 Core May 13, 2021
- E24 Episode 24 Core May 13, 2021
- E25 Episode 25 Core May 13, 2021
- E26 Episode 26 Core May 13, 2021
- E27 Episode 27 Core May 13, 2021
- E28 Episode 28 Core May 13, 2021
- E29 Episode 29 Core May 13, 2021
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 13, 2021
- E31 Episode 31 Core May 20, 2021
- E32 Episode 32 Core May 20, 2021
- E33 Episode 33 Core May 20, 2021
- E34 Episode 34 Core May 20, 2021
- E35 Episode 35 Mytharc May 20, 2021
- E36 Episode 36 Mytharc May 20, 2021
Season 2 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 15, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 15, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 15, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 15, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 15, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 16, 2026
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jan 16, 2026
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 17, 2026
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 17, 2026
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 18, 2026
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 18, 2026
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 19, 2026
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 19, 2026
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 20, 2026
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 21, 2026
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 22, 2026
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jan 23, 2026
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jan 23, 2026
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jan 24, 2026
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jan 24, 2026
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jan 25, 2026
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jan 25, 2026
- E23 Episode 23 Core Jan 26, 2026
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jan 27, 2026
- E25 Episode 25 Core Jan 27, 2026
- E26 Episode 26 Core Jan 27, 2026
- E27 Episode 27 Mytharc Jan 27, 2026
- E28 Episode 28 Mytharc 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.
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