Series

The Message

★ 6.5(2)20201 season

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Good to know

Creator: Mai Jia
Release date: 2020-12-24
Language: Mandarin
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 38
Network: Beijing Television 北京卫视, Tencent Video
Status: Ended
Country: China
Studio: Tencent Penguin Pictures

About The Message

The Message is a 2020 web series in the Drama, Mystery and War & Politics genres, created by Mai Jia, starring Xu Lu, Janice Man Wing-San and Zhou Yiwei. It spans 1 season and 38 episodes, and originally aired on Beijing Television 北京卫视 and Tencent Video. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Message in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 138 eps · 2020

Cast

Xu Lu

Gu Xiaomeng / 顾晓梦

Janice Man Wing-San

Li Ningyu / 李宁玉

Zhou Yiwei

Hihara Tatsukawa / 龙川肥原

Zhang Zhijian

Jin Shenghuo / 金生火

Tony Yang

Wu Zhiguo / 吴志国

Yu Ailei

Wang Tianxiang / 王田香

Niu Zifan

Bai Xiaonian / 白小年

Li Shimeng

Gu Xiaomeng (voice) / 顾晓梦（配音）

Zhang Zhe

Li Ningyu (voice) / 李宁玉（配音）

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Message in New Zealand?+

The Message is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Message on Netflix?+

The Message is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of The Message are there?+

The Message has 1 season and 38 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Message?+

The Message stars Xu Lu, Janice Man Wing-San, Zhou Yiwei, Zhang Zhijian and Tony Yang.

When did The Message come out?+

The Message is a 2020 web series created by Mai Jia.

What genre is The Message?+

The Message is Drama, Mystery and War & Politics series.

Who created The Message?+

The Message was created by Mai Jia.