# Archives: The Nanyang Mystery (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/archives-the-nanyang-mystery/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Kennedy Xu |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Action, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (33 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Archives: The Nanyang Mystery (2026) is a Action, Mystery series created by Kennedy Xu, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (72%), audience ratings (76%), Metascore (63/100), IMDb (7/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Archives: The Nanyang Mystery — a major Ding Yuxi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

In the early days of the Republic of China, a mysterious murder at sea draws Zhang Haiyan and his partner into an investigation that quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy. What begins as a search for truth aboard the massive ship Nan'an becomes a fight for survival in a world of intrigue and betrayal.

## Cast

Ding Yuxi, Zhang Xincheng, Jiang Peiyao, Fu Dalong, Liu Lingzi, Zhang Chenxiao, Li Huan, Jiang Zhuojun

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Archives: The Nanyang Mystery worth watching?**
Yes — Archives: The Nanyang Mystery earns a 72% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 72%, audience 76%, Metascore 63/100, IMDb 7/10, and fan 78%. Archives: The Nanyang Mystery — a major Ding Yuxi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Archives: The Nanyang Mystery on Netflix?**
No — Archives: The Nanyang Mystery is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Archives: The Nanyang Mystery come out?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Kennedy Xu; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Archives: The Nanyang Mystery are there?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery has 1 season across 33 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Archives: The Nanyang Mystery’s 33 episodes take roughly 25 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery stars Ding Yuxi, Zhang Xincheng, Jiang Peiyao, Fu Dalong, Liu Lingzi, and others. Created by Kennedy Xu.

**How many episodes are in Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery has 33 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Archives: The Nanyang Mystery about?**
In the early days of the Republic of China, a mysterious murder at sea draws Zhang Haiyan and his partner into an investigation that quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy. What begins as a search for truth aboard the massive ship Nan'an becomes a fight for survival in a world of intrigue and betrayal.

**Who created Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
Archives: The Nanyang Mystery was created by Kennedy Xu. It is a action, mystery series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Archives: The Nanyang Mystery?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Archives: The Nanyang Mystery finished?**
Yes — Archives: The Nanyang Mystery has ended (2026), with 1 season across 33 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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