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The Message

2020 – 2021Show1 season38 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

Summary

1942, Nanjing. Following a series of assassination attempts on officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government, the Japanese spy chief gathers a group of suspects in a mansion for questioning, and eventually, torturing. A tense game of "cat and mouse" ensues as the Chinese code-breaker attempts to send out a crucial message while protecting his/her own identity.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Li Yunliang, Gu Qiming
Written by
Wu Yao, Mai Jia, Jia Dongyan
Produced by
Fang Fang, Li Eryun

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Facts

December 24, 2020 · January 11, 2021 · Ended

First aired
December 24, 2020
Last aired
January 11, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, War & Politics
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Message worth watching?"

Questions about The Message

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Message worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.7).

Is The Message okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Message?

28 h

About 28 hours: 38 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching The Message?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Message in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.