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Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: To Chang’an closed out its run with a tidy 8.1 on Douban, cementing yet another win for one of C-dramaland’s most consistent franchises. Considering how rare it is for Chinese dramas to actually commit to a proper seasonal format—same cast, same crew, same energy—it’s honestly impressive how the series just keeps getting stronger.
This universe has become a bit of a playground for fans who love their mysteries complicated, their history layered, and their character arcs neatly sewn together.
Season 3 in particular nailed that balance, weaving crime, court politics and personal stories into something that felt alive from start to finish.
ICYMI: Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3 To Changan Ending Recap.
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Season 3’s Ending: Questions, Cheers, and the Lingfeng–Xijun Moment
On the emotional side of things, the show gave us that dramatic “knight in shining armour” rescue with Lu Lingfeng (Yang Xuwen) saving Pei Xijun (Gao Siwen).
It was cool, sure, but plenty of viewers were side-eyeing the logic behind sending Xijun to do reconnaissance in the first place—especially when that exact move got her captured.
Still, the community agrees on one thing: Lingfeng went absolutely legendary in that scene.
Then there’s the Crown Princess dropping the truth bomb about her son’s royal identity, which instantly became the hot topic of the finale week. The show really knows how to leave fans buzzing.
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Season 4, Season 5 and the Bigger ‘Tang Dynasty Universe’
Now for the part everyone’s been dying to know: when’s Season 4 dropping, and what’s actually coming?
Season 4 Already Finished Filming
In a recent interview, Yang Zhigang confirmed—casually, as if it were nothing—that Season 4 is fully wrapped. The cast even nodded together like a coordinated squad to seal the confirmation.
When asked whether this next instalment was the “short drama” version, Yang Zhigang described it instead as a “middle drama.”
He also spilled the tea that the plan includes both horizontal dramas (your classic full-length seasons) and vertical dramas (shorter, case-focused instalments).
Together, these will form a full Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty universe that he hopes will keep expanding like a snowball rolling downhill.
And honestly? It’s working.
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Strange Chronicles of Tang: Why It’s Not Called “Season 4”
One title has already been announced—Strange Chronicles of Tang—but interestingly, it doesn't include “Season 4” in the name. Fans have two theories:
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The number 4 is considered unlucky by some, so maybe they avoided it.
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Or it’s simply not a standard season, since it’s a shorter continuation of cases that originally belonged to Season 3.
We won’t know the truth until it actually drops, but word on the industry grapevine is that the drama might release in December, possibly aligning with the team’s earlier goal of a Christmas or New Year broadcast.
Confirmed Side Dramas in the Tang Universe
Two vertical dramas have been confirmed so far, marking the official expansion of the franchise:
Strange Chronicles of Tang: The Chang’an Detective
Mostly a fresh cast, bringing new faces into the universe.
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: The Nine-Tiered Labyrinth
This one reunites fans with Su Wuming (Yang Zhigang) and Xijun (Gao Siwen), creating a bridge between the original team and the expanding storyline.
These shorter dramas are expected to explore contained cases, while still connecting to the larger world of the main seasons.
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Season 5 Already in Fan Demand
Even before Season 4 airs, fans are already chanting for Season 5 to start filming immediately—and they want the original cast, no questions asked.
The early working title floating around is Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: Shu Road, hinting that the whole investigative squad will once again be shipped off to tackle a massive mission far from the familiar territory.
Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty is no longer just a seasonal mystery show—it’s quietly becoming one of C-dramaland’s most ambitious long-form universes. With Season 4 wrapped, spin-offs confirmed, and Season 5 already being hyped before cameras even roll, the franchise is shaping up to dominate 2026