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| Xu Zhenxuan and Cheng Xiang to Reprise Roles in Planned Time Raiders Season 2 |
Time Raiders fans might just get the sequel they’ve been waiting for! Reports have surfaced that Time Raiders Season 2 is officially in the planning phase, with the production being submitted as part of the latest wave of new drama projects.
Although still early in development, the buzz suggests that the sequel will retain its main cast, including Xu Zhenxuan reprising his role as Wu Xie, Cheng Xiang returning as Zhang Qiling, and Sun Ge Chuan Ye bringing back his much-loved comic relief as Wang Pangzi.
Veteran actor Francis Ng is also expected to return as Wu Sanxing, though there’s still no word on whether Li Muchen’s character Ah Ning will make a comeback.
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The 2024 adaptation of Time Raiders was a surprising hit among fans of the long-running Lost Tomb universe.
Even though it retold familiar stories, its crisp pacing, cinematic visuals, and grounded performances gave the franchise new life.
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Xu Zhenxuan and Cheng Xiang’s chemistry as the latest Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling pair was especially praised, balancing tension and trust in a way that made their dynamic both emotional and believable.
Meanwhile, Sun Ge Chuan Ye’s portrayal of Wang Pangzi injected energy and humour into the dark tomb-raiding atmosphere, winning over audiences who’d grown tired of formulaic reboots.
Behind the scenes, Time Raiders had a major edge: Nanpai Sanshu — the original author of The Lost Tomb novels — was directly involved as a producer.
His influence reportedly helped shape the drama’s structure, particularly its careful mix of mystery, archaeology, and introspection through Wu Xie’s journal entries.
Despite minor controversies over edited terminology and pacing adjustments to meet broadcast regulations, the first season stood out for its meticulous tomb set designs and the way it intertwined past and present timelines.
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The result?
A revival of the adventure-mystery genre that once dominated Chinese streaming platforms.
If all goes smoothly, Time Raiders 2 will continue from where the first season left off — exploring the untold mysteries from Wu Xie’s past and diving deeper into his partnership with Zhang Qiling.
With Nanpai Sanshu once again steering the creative direction, fans are hoping for more of the same magic that made the first season feel both nostalgic and fresh.
There’s no confirmed release window yet, but one thing’s certain: Wu Xie’s adventures are far from over — and another page in the Time Raiders legacy is already waiting to be written.