Ripe Town (2023)

Other name: 繁城之下, Fan Cheng Zhi Xia, Under the Prosperous City, Процветающий город

Description:

"Ripe Town" unfolds a gripping Ming Dynasty mystery in the 37th year of the Wan Li Period. Jiangnan County's seat is thrown into chaos by a series of successive murders, each more perplexing than the last. Victims from vastly different backgrounds, seemingly unrelated, are discovered in bizarre poses, with a cryptic sentence left at every crime scene.

After Xiaohu Kuaiqu Sanren becomes the first victim, his dedicated apprentice joins forces with friends to launch an investigation. Their quest for answers quickly leads them through all strata of society, encountering local farmers, diligent workers, cunning merchants, and various colorful figures. As the probe deepens, a shocking revelation emerges: the current atrocities are inextricably linked to a cold case from ten years prior. The urgent questions remain: who is the elusive murderer, and what profound purpose drives these meticulously planned killings? Discover the dark secrets hidden within Ripe Town.

Episodes: 12

Producer: Tencent Video

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Historical; Investigation; Mystery