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Legend of the Undercover Chef

2023 – 2025Show2 seasons80 episodes

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

An eccentric, campy comedy series about history and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 80 episodes · best: S2E1 "Episode#2.1" 7.0

Episodes

7.0

Story

This drama tells the story of Ximen Changhai, head of the Magpie Saber Sect, who is determined to eradicate the wokou pirates and joins a secret plan to do so. To prevent his plans from leaking out, Ximen Changhai brought his brother, Ximen Changzai, a cook, to the Magpie Saber Sect to become the acting sect head, and as affairs within the Sect changed, an amusing martial arts story started within the sect.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Parody
  • Historical Sitcom
  • Wuxia Deconstruction
  • Sharp Satire
  • Ensemble Comedy
  • Absurd Premise
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Light-hearted Drama
  • Stylized Period Piece

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dillon Wu Di, Tang Tiejun
Written by
Fu Jiayi
Produced by
Li Eryun, Li Chun Yuan

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Facts

August 18, 2023 · February 11, 2025 · Ended

First aired
August 18, 2023
Last aired
February 11, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 80 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Legend of the Undercover Chef?"

Questions about Legend of the Undercover Chef

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Where can I stream Legend of the Undercover Chef?

WeTV

In the United States, Legend of the Undercover Chef streams on WeTV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Legend of the Undercover Chef worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Legend of the Undercover Chef okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Legend of the Undercover Chef?

40 h

About 40 hours: 80 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2025.

Will Legend of the Undercover Chef make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Legend of the Undercover Chef?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Legend of the Undercover Chef in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.