---
title: "Tiger and Crane"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tiger-and-crane-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 235589
imdb_id: "tt28131729"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 36
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tiger and Crane (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tiger-and-crane-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tiger and Crane is a 36-episode Chinese drama series that aired from October 2, 2023, to October 16, 2023. The story follows a group of teenagers, including Hui Zi, Qi Xiaoxuan, Zhao Xintong, and Wang Yuqian, who are forced to travel together due to the red pearl.

The series falls within the xuanhuan, adventure, youth, and mystery genres. As the characters travel, they uncover the truth behind a centuries-old human-demon war and a looming conspiracy while risking everything to save Earth.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Teenagers must uncover a centuries-old human-demon war conspiracy to save Earth from disaster."

### Why Watch
- Exploration of a centuries-old human-demon war
- A group of teenagers working together to uncover a looming conspiracy
- High-stakes mission to save Earth and restore hope

### Caveats & Content Note
- The narrative involves a world nearing disaster
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a mix of adventure and mystery centered on a group of teenagers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #xuanhuan, #adventure, #youth-drama, #mystery, #human-demon-war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | iQIYI | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (36 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 36
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 33 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Xiaoda Huang
- **Networks / Studios**: iQiyi

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jiang Long** as *Hu Zi*
- **Zhang Linghe** as *Qi Xiaoxuan*
- **Wang Yuwen** as *Zhao Xintong*
- **Julia Ye** as *Qi Yanran*
- **Chen Youwei** as *Wang Yuqian*
- **He Landou** as *Fairy Yi Mei*
- **Dai Xiangyu** as *Qi Wuji*
- **Zhang Zhixi** as *Bai Hu*
- **Wang Ji** as *Jiang Xici*
- **Fan Ming** as *Zhi Xie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Tiger and Crane?
The series was broadcast on iQiyi.

### Q: Is Tiger and Crane worth watching?
The series features an adventure involving teenagers uncovering a centuries-old human-demon war conspiracy.

### Q: How long is the binge duration?
The series consists of 36 episodes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The series is a standard format drama consisting of 36 episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tiger and Crane — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/235589)
- [Tiger and Crane (TV Series 2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28131729/fullcredits/)
- [Tiger and Crane Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/714519-tiger-crane/cast)
- [Tiger and Crane (TV Series 2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/235589/cast)
- [Tiger and Crane (2023) | MyAsiantv](https://ww19.myasiantv.es/tv/tiger-and-crane-2023/)
- [Tiger and Crane - DramaWiki](https://wiki.d-addicts.com/Tiger_and_Crane)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*