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➊ EP 5: close-up shots. ➋ EP 9: onscreen. ➌ EP 18: mention of offscreen death; meat dish. ➍ EP 24 (shown again multiple times at the beginning of EP 25: butterfly.
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However, animals are often used to attack and bring harm or distress to people.
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Is there a dead animal?
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EP 5: close-up shots of animal death. EP 9: deceased fish being cooked; detailed discussion of past, offscreen hunting.
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Is there eye mutilation?
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Characters use a spiritual weapon that involves eyes and a physical change in their appearance; no gore. EP 5: onscreen attacks to eyes and face by birds. EP 8: eye injury that results in blindness (indicated by differing iris color) and threat of removal; blood shown on face until end of episode. EP 9: discussion of eye injuries; non-graphic spiritual exchange of eye injury.
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Several characters sacrifice themselves throughout the series to save others; EP 28 in particular has several scenes of this. EP 29: Suicide and attempted suicide; a character is imprisoned with conditions to encourage suicide.
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Is someone tortured?
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Multiple onscreen instances throughout series, including physical abuse (i.e. whipping, extended exposure to winter weather, breaking of bones, and food restriction or alteration [contamination, drugging]). In EPs 13-17, a character is mislead into sitting in a pool that causes her extreme pain; later, out of revenge, she tortures her abuser in the same pool.
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Is rape mentioned?
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While nothing is explicitly declared rape or sexual assault, it is something that is discussed and depicted on screen. Please see other sections above about rape and SA for episode information.
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EP 4, with flashbacks in EP 5. EP 28. EP 29.
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EP 4: suicide attempt with flashback to incident later in episode (and early on in EP 5). Topical wound shown on character until end of episode. EP 8: towards end of episode. EP 25: character performs surgery on self (out of frame). EP 29: attempted suicide by fire; Tantai Jin cuts himself for a ritual.
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Onscreen spousal abuse (physical and emotional) as well as sibling abuse. Favoritism among siblings from parents and grandparents is depicted, as is corporal punishment or violence by a family member. Various forms of parricide occur. Scheming against partner or family members; betrayal, violence, and attempted murder between spouses; couples being on opposite sides of war. Drugging and possession between a couple. EP 36: two parents fight over their unconscious adult child; both suffer stab wounds.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Is there body horror?
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Characters use spiritual weapon that projects an eyeball and multiple other eyes. The color of various characters’ irises occasionally changes, or the whole eye becomes black. Animals speak to Tantai Jin in a distorted voice and sometimes have red eyes. EP 5: onscreen attacks to eyes and face, with a character’s head covered in bandages throughout EP 6. EP 7: use of fingernails to injure.
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Is there sexual content?
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Open-mouthed kissing; kissing in bed. Heavily implied offscreen sex. No nudity. EPs 2, 7, 14, 22, 39.
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Does it have a sad ending?
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The drama has an optimistic open ending, but it is still sad. Many plot points are left unexplained, including the fates of a few main and supporting characters.
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Are there spiders?
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S1
E8
With a flashback in EP 9.
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Is there finger/toe mutilation?
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No; topical irritation, burns, and scrapes/cuts on the hands are occasionally shown in close-up shots. EP 21: closeup shot of blisters on foot; threat of mutilation.
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Does a head get squashed?
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Other injuries to the head occur, including a scene in EP 3.
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Is there blood/gore?
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Wounds are only depicted with blood and many result from onscreen attacks; stabbing is the most common cause of injury. The spitting up of blood is frequent throughout the series. Weapons used include swords, whips, and those of spiritual nature (one shares features with long range weapons such as bows or guns). Insects are also weaponized to cause internal injuries. There are scenes of war, clan genocide, and patricide/fratricide.
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Are there jokes about sexual assault on men?
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While it is not necessarily “joked” about, it is something a character has some amusement plotting in EPs 2 and 7. Please see sections on rape and SA above for additional details if needed.
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Are there abusive parents?
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Child abandonment and betrayal; implied abuse from in-laws, who also ignore and encourage spousal abuse. Favoritism of children based on circumstances of birth, personal interests, and talents is also depicted and discussed.
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Are there nude scenes?
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Implied nudity only; EP 22: bathing.
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Is there audio gore?
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Sounds accompanying the use of weapons; people screaming under duress.
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Is there shaving/cutting?
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Wounds from weapons and scissors; stabbing very frequent. ➊ EP 3: knife used to destroy a family member’s clothing while being worn and to cut food. ➋ EP 4: suicide attempt and interference; topical wound shown until end of episode (flashbacks in EP 5). ➌ EP 8: self-inflicted wound. ➍ EP 25: character performs surgery on self (out of frame). EP 29: self-inflicted cut for a ritual.
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Does someone have an eating disorder?
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However, there is forced food restriction on a spouse and discussion/depiction of tampering with meals, as well as food rationing due to poverty and coerced eating. EP 26: a character refuses food while imprisoned.
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Is someone sexually objectified?
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S1
E6
Two characters think they’ve walked in on a married couple having sex, and the brother of one spouse enforces corporal punishment on her for repeated licentious behavior (both real and misinterpreted). Episode also has a scene involving strip gambling; man is shown in innermost layers of clothing and the camera looks up through his legs. A woman loses a round and the men around her chant for her to remove clothing, but do not make any other comments. A third person throws a cloak over her before anyone is able to see anything.
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Does a dragon die?
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S1
E18
Skeletal remains shown.
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Are needles/syringes used?
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EP 5 & 26: Sewing needle to embroider; user accidentally pricks finger.
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Is there cannibalism?
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EP 4: Consumption of blood by an infant (shown again in EP 8). Threat of cannibalism in later episodes during Barren Abyss scenes; non-graphic evidence of past, offscreen attacks can be seen in the background, including dead people being surrounded by assailants. EP 37: brief consumption of blood; non-graphic dialogue about cannibalism.
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Is someone eaten?
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S1
E9
Someone is dragged off screen after being condemned to be fed to someone’s “pets”. We hear one scream but see nothing.
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Is there amputation?
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Verbal threats of amputation/beheading only.
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Are there bugs?
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Weaponized use of insects throughout the series, including a fly in EP 2; discussion and depiction of bugs in EPs 3 and 8 (flashback at end of EP 9). Multiple appearances of butterflies.
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Is there misophonia?
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There are occasional scenes with loud noises from large amounts of animals, including birds, insects, and rats.
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Is a child abandoned by a parent?
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While this topic is discussed throughout the series, EP 4 depicts the history of a Tantai Jin’s abuse, neglect, and abandonment in detail, beginning from birth. Some scenes involve him watching these memories play out. In EP 8, Tantai Jin is betrayed by the two women who raised him. EP 36 & 37: parent betrays and endangers their adult child, then killing another one of their parents.
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Is a mentally ill person violent?
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EP 21: a distressed Yue Yingxin attacks Tantai Jin after he kills Xiao Yi; he kills her and expresses remorse for how their relationship evolved over the years.
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Are there anti-abortion themes?
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S1
E4
Abortion discussed as an option during a difficult delivery; see other sections about childbirth and pregnancy if needed.
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Is someone gaslighted?
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Multiple instances of characters lying about romantic feelings and treating each other in a fickle or toxic manner; other forms of emotional abuse occur frequently. In EPs 13-17, a character gaslights a couple several times to break up their marriage out of jealousy; the husband eventually lies to his wife that he never loved her in an attempt to protect her from physical and emotional harm. EPs 21 & 22, a woman propositions her brother-in-law and tries to break up her sister’s marriage; her plans fail.
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Is someone drugged?
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Drugging and poisoning do occur occasionally (spiritual energy, substances, gas); includes harm towards, or incapacitation of, family members and spouses. Not all scenes are tagged. ➊ Occurs onscreen in EP 2, discussed further in EP 7; involves non-consensual kissing and intended rape (please see sections on SA & rape for more info). ➋ EP 14: wife physically impairs husband before sex with spiritual energy (see sections on SA and rape if needed). ➌ EP 36
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Does someone drown?
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One near drowning but no one dies from it
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Does someone suffer from PTSD?
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EPs 3, 4, 8, 21: a minor character displays symptoms of PTSD and mental illness. In EP 21, they act violently and die afterwards.
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Is there gun violence?
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A spiritual weapon is used beginning in EP 1 and in EPs 28 & 40 that shares many features similar to a gun or crossbow, including projected sight targets. Many onscreen deaths occur that may be disturbing to anyone wishing to avoid such content.
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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➊ EP 4: close-up shots of a baby who temporarily stops breathing. ➋ EP 4: upon waking up (shown again in opening a bebé of EP 5 ). ➌ EP 8: murder via strangulation. ➍ EP 26: strangulation. EP 34: crowd spiritually restrained by the neck.
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Is someone held under water?
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In EPs 13-17, a character is mislead into sitting in a pool that causes her extreme pain; later, out of revenge, she tortures her abuser in the same pool.
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Is a child's toy destroyed?
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S1
E5
Not destroyed, but mistreated in order to cause distress. Also includes physical violence on child’s father.
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Does someone asphyxiate?
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EP 2: Non-fatal choking. EP 8: murder via strangulation.
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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S1
E17
Not those exact words, but a character verbalizes a desire to commit suicide after being the sole survivor of their clan; their entire conversation with a loved one is hurtful and occurs towards the end of the episode.
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Is there childbirth?
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S1
E4
Beginning of episode, with deceased mother shown again towards the end. The entire episode contains discussions of childbirth, grief, and long term abuse of the infant. Brief flashbacks of this scene occur throughout the series.
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Does a major character die?
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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ Temporary death for both leads; ending of series is sad but ends hopefully, with one character’s soul taking hundreds of years to heal before they can be recovered. Many supporting and minor characters are also killed, with a couple reincarnating in later episodes. The conclusion of the show does not explain the fates of any supporting characters.
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Does a parent die?
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Multiple onscreen scenes throughout the series (beginning EP 1) that are also shown again in flashbacks; usually in front of child. Fratricide also occurs, as does the genocide of clans from non-member assailants. EP 5: parent physically assaulted in front of child. EP 22: desecration of another person’s parent’s remains (discussion of previous acts of disrespecting the dead leading up to this scene). EP 36: as a result of two parents fighting; child is unconscious and has blood splattered on them.
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Is trypophobic content shown?
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S1
E35
Tantai Jin reveals healed, topical scars on his chest at the end of the episode.
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Does a pregnant person die?
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S1
E4
Death occurs at beginning of episode and the deceased is shown again towards the end of it; the entire episode deals with the surviving infant being blamed for his mother’s death and his subsequent abuse and abandonment. There are brief flashbacks to this moment throughout the series.
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Is reality unstable or unhinged?
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Characters experience time travel and it’s alteration on their reality, as well as a loss in ability to track time (from grieving and being in a different realm, for example). Several episodes involve characters living out a deity’s memories; while they look like themselves, they are different people. The plot of this arc may be confusing to viewers who are not familiar with the novel. The characters question their identities after the experience and have flashbacks to this time. In later episodes, many characters are revealed to have reincarnated or have had parts (魂) of their primordial spirit (元神) existing at other times. EP 33: multiple characters confuse reality with dreams or the past. EP 39: dream scene.
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S1
E12
Approximately 17:45 a woman is slapped by her father.
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This is a major theme of the drama. Tantai Jin is depicted as having an innate evilness (邪骨, “evil bone”) that others use as an excuse to ignore or contribute to his abuse. A supporting character who was also subject to familial abuse/neglect and a social slight works to bring harm to others, including those who are innocent. Li Susu, the protagonist, also arguably becomes an abuser as she avenges her sect.
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Is there dementia/Alzheimer's?
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In early episodes, Ye Xiwu/Li Susu is believed to be experiencing amnesia after a minor accident; while there is no actual memory loss, she allows the narrative to continue in order to excuse any “out of character” behavior.
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Does someone break a bone?
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EP 4: as a result of torture. EP 9: broken bones mentioned. EP 37: implied injury from fall.
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Does someone cheat?
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Early episodes feature emotional infidelity and attempts to further cheat on spouses. This may be referenced throughout the series. Other potentially concerning content: occasional, uninvited flirtatious advances, both verbal and physical, towards married individuals. Scheming and betrayal of spouses; spouses being on opposite sides of a war; attacks and attempted murder between married couples. EPs 13 & 14: a character schemes to break up a happy marriage and brings physical harm to one spouse; the husband is made to believe his wife is having an affair when she is not. EPs 21 & 22: a married woman propositions her brother-in-law; he doesn’t accept, but his relationship with his wife is temporarily strained. EP 22: A character asks a suitor to take her deceased husband’s name and claims that she only pursued him for their physical likeness.
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Is someone terminally ill?
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Minor character; parent death.
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Is someone choked?
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S1
E8
Someone is strangled to death
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Is someone beaten up by a bully?
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S1
E4
Bullying and violence amongst children; brief flashback in EP 34.
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Is there addiction?
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S1
E6
Gambling; implied to be a common practice for one character but not noted to be an addiction. Gambling is depicted again in EP 30 but is not associated with any addiction.
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Does a baby cry?
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EP 4: 20 sec scene. EP 5: lasts about 1 min 20 sec.
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Use of swords to harm self and others throughout series.
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Are there abortions?
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S1
E4
Abortion is discussed; birthing scene at beginning of episode. This episode contains multiple scenes where the surviving parent blames the infant for the death of their spouse, as well as their abandonment of said child.
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Is there D.I.D. misrepresentation?
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DID is not depicted in this drama. In EP 18, the characters who entered the dragon’s dream take time to readjust to their reality and express some confusion over their identity or that of others (ɴᴏᴛᴇ: Ming Ye, Sang Jiu, Sang You, and Tian Huan are 𝘯𝘰𝘵 the past lives of Tantai Jin, Li Susu/Ye Xiwu, Xiao Lin, and Ye Bingchang). Many characters experience reincarnation or have identity reveals later in the show.
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Does someone have a seizure?
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S1
E3
Character suffers internal injury that causes physical symptoms of distress.
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Is someone stalked?
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Stalking via spying and luring; repeated unwanted romantic advances and physical/emotional abuse of another’s partner out of jealousy. Attempted rape with drugging in EP 2 (see relevant sections on SA if needed). Spying both onscreen and off.
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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No habitual drinking of alcohol; characters do drink onscreen and there is occasional drunkenness. In EP 14, a character drinks excessively while grieving.
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Does someone lose their virginity?
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Not directly mentioned or explicitly discussed, but occasionally implied to happen, particularly in relation to a wedding night; EPs 2, 7, 14, 22, 39.
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Is there ABA therapy?
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Tantai Jin is believed to have an innate evilness by others; he experiences neglect and abuse by others preemptively. His motives are always questioned and doubted; his ability to be “saved” is frequently debated.
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Does someone die?
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Multiple deaths throughout the series, including those of major or supporting characters. Depiction of clan and sect genocide, and murder amongst family members.
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Is someone possessed?
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A spiritual force (魔神, Devil God) is shown communicating (in a distorted voice) throughout the series with characters to tempt them into committing evil actions and possesses individuals in later episodes. Animals speak to Tantai Jin in a distorted voice and are sometimes possessed to spy and attack. In EPs 3 & 4, a 梦妖 takes energy from people with emotional trauma and targets Tantai Jin with the intent of influencing him. EP 7: a hex causes a character to act in a flirtatious manner. After EP 20, Tantai Minglang uses a puppet (傀儡) army to wage war against his brother. EP 25: Tantai Jin uses a substance/spiritual technique to control Li Susu, force her to answer his questions, and spy on her. EP 33: possession of individuals and using their romantic feelings to incapacitate them.
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Does someone spit?
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Occasional action and sound of spitting but nothing shown on screen; discussions that heavily imply food has been contaminated. There are frequent instances of characters spitting up blood or having blood around the mouth. EP 9: water after surviving drowning.
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Are there babies or unborn children?
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S1
E4
Infant shown in a close-up shot during a scene where they are implied to have stopped breathing. The baby is revived after being fed blood.
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Is there a hospital scene?
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No hospital scenes; however, there are occasional instances of someone being cared for onscreen for injuries or illness.
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Does someone fall to their death?
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Occasional onscreen falls with implied, offscreen deaths; some characters already deceased before falling.
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Does someone sacrifice themselves?
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Multiple instances throughout series beginning in EP 1.
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Does someone have a chronic illness?
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moonsugar_94
Continued illness resulting from physical abuse. Additionally, Tantai Jin is depicted as having an innate inclination for evil that he both resists and embraces throughout the series. EP 8: Tantai Jin’s father is bedridden from an unnamed fatal illness and discusses final wish; he is murdered onscreen by another son. EP 26: characters begin having symptoms of chronic illness after a spiritual technique is used; Tantai Jin is fatally wounded and repeatedly spits up blood/has chest pain, and Li Susu gradually looses her vision and hearing.
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Is there a nuclear explosion?
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There are special effects that resemble missiles; occurs in EPs 1, 15, 33, 40.
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Is there a shower scene?
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EP 2: A character is placed in warm water fully clothed while they are unconscious and unable to consent as a treatment for hypothermia. EP 22: Implied nudity; Pian Ran waits for Ye Qingyu in a bath.
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Is someone kidnapped?
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moonsugar_94
Multiple instances of adult kidnapping occur in this drama.
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Is the fourth wall broken?
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prettybeebalm
S1
E13
There are brief POV shots where the male lead makes eye contact with the camera (approximately 10:25, 14:50) as though he is looking at the female lead.
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Does someone have a mental illness?
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moonsugar_94
EPs 3, 4, 8, 21 involve a character with mental illness. See warnings about PTSD and violence from mentally ill individuals if needed.
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Is there obscene language/gestures?
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Minor cursing; 贱人 is translated by Youku’s subbing team as “c*nt” in EP 24.
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Is a priceless artifact destroyed?
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moonsugar_94
S1
E1
A spiritual artifact is destroyed after its use; it is recovered in a later episode.
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Are there mannequins?
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moonsugar_94
Occasional use of masks by both characters and extras.
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Are there ghosts?
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Not like those depicted in Western media, but there is 妖怪 throughout the series that are human. In EPs 3 & 4, one such woman (梦妖) kidnaps people while they sleep and receives energy from their emotional turmoil. She does often take on a smoke-like appearance to travel. Dark, smokey spirits are shown from EP 31 onward.
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Is there incarceration?
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prettybeebalm
Several instances of people being incarcerated in dark dungeons. A main character also lives many years as a hostage in a foreign land. He can sometimes move more freely but is badly abused by his captors as both a child and adult.
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Is someone homeless?
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moonsugar_94
Discussion and depiction of homelessness (non-characters) and displacement from war; the care and integration of refugees is often discussed.
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Are there natural bodies of water?
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Many scenes take place by or in both natural and constructed bodies of water; there is an arc of the story that takes place in an underwater sect, and a character has a retreat under a lake in later episodes. Characters are shown swimming, sinking, floating, or emerging from water.
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Is someone restrained?
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Multiple instances throughout the drama of physical and spiritual restraints, sometimes around the neck with the threat of strangulation, beginning in EP 1. House confinement is also forced upon a spouse. EP 34: a crowd is spiritually restrained, mostly around the neck. EPs 34 & 35: Public imprisonment and interrogation.
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Does someone become unconscious?
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Several occasions throughout the series.
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Is someone stabbed?
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prettybeebalm
Many instances of stabbing and impaling with swords and knives throughout the show.
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Are there anxiety attacks?
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EP 4: character struggles to breathe upon waking up at end of episode; shown again at beginning of EP 5.
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Are animals abused?
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EP 20: Horse tripped. Additionally, though it’s open to interpretation: characters can communicate with, influence, and possess animals; it is not clear if the animals entirely lose their autonomy during these frequent acts. The animals are cared for by the characters interacting with them and while they are sometimes put in danger (used to attack others), any resulting harm isn’t intended.
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Does a horse die?
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moonsugar_94
EP 20: Horse tripped.
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Does someone vomit?
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Multiple instances of onscreen spitting up of blood. EP 9: water after surviving drowning.
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Is there ableist language or behavior?
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moonsugar_94
Words used to describe mental illness or behavior thought as irrational to others (“cr*zy” translated from “疯的”) throughout the series, especially prevalent in EP 3. EP 8: parent doubting child’s capabilities after an injury. EP 19: person pretends to have physical and mental injuries to avoid working for Tantai Jin; ableist language and characterization.
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Brief onscreen references to past child abuse in EPs 1 & 3 (brief flashbacks in EP 34). Onscreen depictions of abandonment and endangerment of an infant, as well as physical and verbal abuse of a child by other children throughout EP 4. Depiction of parental neglect in EP 8. EPs 34 & 35: child hostage; no death or physical harm.
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Is there shakey cam?
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prettybeebalm
Many instances of unstable or twirling camera moves, and some unsteady or shaky cam throughout the show, including an EP. 39 POV scene.
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Are there flashing lights or images?
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moonsugar_94
Special effects; all throughout the series.
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Are any teeth damaged?
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Characters frequently spit up blood from internal injuries and have blood-stained teeth.
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➊ EP 2: onscreen non-consensual drugging, kissing; sex is heavily implied and believed to have occurred until it’s later clarified that it did not. Characters are forced to marry as a result. EP 7: these events are discussed further. ➋ EP 14: dubious consent; sex after drinking (not clear if drunk), physically impairing partner. The character returns and initiates intimacy, afterwards only expressing regret for the end of his relationship with the other person. ⚠️ Detailed descriptions — EP 2: Ye Xiwu, infatuated with her sister’s love interest, Xiao Lin, attempts to prevent their union by drugging her sister, Bingchang, and the other Prince Lin with aphrodisiacs. The intent is for the two to have non-consensual sex under the influence so a forced marriage would be arranged. Aware of her plot, Tantai Jin gives the drug meant for Ye Bingchang to Ye Xiwu while taking the other one from Prince Jin; Tantai’s plot to marry her for his own protection is realized. While the two just kiss onscreen, it isn’t revealed to both Ye Xiwu and the audience until EP 7 that no sex had occurred. EP 14: As Ming Ye binge drinks in grief of their broken marriage, Sang Jiu, his wife, approaches him to demand sex before they part ways; Sang Jiu says it’s what’s owed to her, as the couple never consummated their marriage. It is not clear if Ming Ye is completely sober; he shows symptoms of intoxication before the discussion; regardless, Sang Jiu physically incapacitates him and tells Ming Ye she will have sex whether he is willing or not. Ming Ye appears to reciprocate and initiate intimacy in the following scene, and after, does not share any feelings besides regret that the couple’s marriage will be concluded. Both characters are in love with each other but have been manipulated by another person to prevent them from realizing their feelings are mutual. ⚠️
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Occasional flirtatious language and non-consensual touching. ➊ EP 2: onscreen planning of non-consensual sexual acts, depicted non-consensual drugging and kissing; sex is heavily implied but is later clarified to have not happened. Characters are forced to marry as a result. This is further discussed in EP 7. For a detailed account, please see the section for rape. ➋ Also in EP 7, there is a flashback to a past kiss without permission on an injured person to transfer spiritual energy, and in the present, the recipient thanks her for saving his life and consents to repaying this act in the same manner. ➌ EP 14: dubious consent; sex after drinking (not clear if drunk), physically impairing partner with the intent to have sex regardless of whether consent is given or not. The husband returns and initiates acts of intimacy with his wife, afterwards only expressing regret for the end of his relationship with the other person. ➍ EP 31: a woman is attacked and physically restrained; her assailant removes her veil and attempts to kiss her but is stopped.
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Bodily Harm
Is someone burned alive?
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moonsugar_94
S1
E10
EP 10: A character appears to die in a fire but is later revealed to have survived with burns. This same person is shown in EP 8 having suffered burns on the face as a child after falling into a controlled fire; the wounds aren’t shown but the character has (healed) scarring into adulthood. The child is briefly shown bedridden with bloodied bandages. EP 29: attempted suicide; character survives unharmed. EP 36: brief scene where such a death is implied to have occurred; person is shown restrained, in pain, and surrounded by flames.
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Family
Does a family member die?
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moonsugar_94
Multiple occasions; includes murder amongst family members and clan or sect genocide by outside forces.
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