The Lost Tomb Series Order
The Lost Tomb Series is a television franchise based on the novel series Daomu Biji written by Nanpai Sanshu. It follows Wu Xie, Pangzi, and Zhang Qiling on tomb-raiding adventures. A fan translated the books which can be found here. This list is based on the order from the books.
You don't need to watch in chronological order to enjoy the shows, especially for Ultimate Note or Reunion!!
Last Substantive Update: September 6, 2024
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1. The Lost Tomb
Chinese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
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2. The Lost Tomb 2
Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
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3. Heavenly Palace on the Clouds
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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4. Final Chronicles
Chinese Drama - 2020, 37 episodes
Watch on iQIYI. You can start with this show if you want.
Wu Xie starts to unravel all of the mysteries.
Based largely on Volumes 4-7. Read the fan translation of Volume 4 here, Volume 5 here, Volume 6 here, and Volume 7 here.
The last volume of the main series (Volume 8) hasn't been fully adapted yet. You can read Volume 8 here.
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5. Can Hai Hua
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
Wu Xie investigates Zhang Qiling's past. Takes place 6 years after Ultimate Note.
Based on the 1st sequel Tibetan Sea Flower. Takes place 5 years after the end of Volume 8. Read Tibetan Sea Flower here.
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6. Tomb of the Sea
Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
Wu Xie is hardened by the conspiracy he's been forced into and the departure of someone close. Takes place ~8-9 years after Ultimate Note
A second season is currently planned (announced in a live stream in February 2021 by the author of the novels). It is unknown if anyone in the cast will return.
Based largely on the sequel Sand Sea. Takes place ~4-5 years after Tibetan Sea Flower. Read Sand Sea here.
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7. The Lost Tomb 3
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
Watch on Viki, iQIYI, YouTube.
Wu Xie explores a new tomb with Pangzi and Zhang Qiling.
Based on the sequel Restart. Takes place several years after Tomb of the Sea. Read Restart here.
*The short novel, Ten Years Later, which explains why Zhang Qiling shows up again after Tomb of the Sea, has yet to be adapted. Read Ten Years Later here.
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8. Reunion: The Sound of the Providence: Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
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9. Les Neuf Mystiques
Chinese Drama - 2016, 48 episodes
Set in the 1930s. This is a stand-alone prequel series that does not include the main characters Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, or Pangzi. However, it can help you to better understand the family politics.
Based on the prequel The Mystic Nine and some of The Mystic Nine 2. Read The Mystic Nine here & The Mystic Nine 2 here.
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10. The Mystic Nine 2
Chinese Drama - 0000, 48 episodes
Unaired. Tentative Air Date: Unknown
It is rumored that William Chan will be returning but everyone else is still up in the air. Production hasn't started yet.
I don't think it will be based on any novel.
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11. Cases of the South
Chinese Drama - 0000, 36 episodes
Unaired. Tentative Air Date: Late 2024.
The Southern Archives is a secret organization created by the Zhang Family. It explores the trials and tribulations of Zhang Haiyan during the early Republican Era (1912-1920s).
Based on the side story The Southern Archives. Read here.
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12. Wu Xie Si Jia Bi Ji
Chinese Drama - 0000
Unaired. Tentative Air Date: Unknown
It shares a name with an extra side story novel called Wu Xie's Private Notes. So, it may be somewhat based on it. You can read the novel here.
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13. Cang Hai Xi Lin
Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes
This was originally about Wang Zanghai. However, the story was changed to be independent of The Lost Tomb Series and is no longer about him. This show only remains in the list to clarify that it's not part of The Lost Tomb Series.