Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Season 3 Premieres on WOWOW May 28
The third season brings a popular Chinese suspense period drama to Japanese audiences on a major pay-TV platform, continuing a cross-border trend of Chinese live-action series finding broadcast homes in Japan.
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The Chinese period drama "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: Return to the Capital" will premiere in Japan on WOWOW on May 28, 2026. The 40-episode third season follows young military officer Lu Lingfeng and coroner Su Wuming as they return to Chang'an escorting a golden peach, only to be drawn into a conspiracy involving a hidden map and a giant bird attack. Yang Xuwen and Yang Zhigang reprise their lead roles.
The third season of the Chinese drama "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" arrives on WOWOW on May 28, 2026, under the full title "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: Return to the Capital." The series, which recorded 1.3 billion views in 20 days after its release in China, follows young military officer Lu Lingfeng (Yang Xuwen) and coroner Su Wuming (Yang Zhigang) as they return to Chang'an on a mission to escort a golden peach from the Kang Kingdom. A hidden "Western Regions Map" inside the peach triggers an attack by a giant bird, and Lu Lingfeng spots a familiar face during the fight. The 40-episode season airs weekly on WOWOW Prime and streams on WOWOW On Demand.
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