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In another big surprise for C-drama fans around the world, Netflix has officially acquired the international streaming rights to fantasy-wuxia epic Veil of Shadows, with some early episodes of it now streaming. Originally proposed as a YOUKU exclusive, the massive 29-episode series is now set to arrive on Netflix over the next few weeks and months.
Over the past few years, Netflix has been quietly expanding its library of licensed Chinese dramas, with titles like Hidden Love, Falling Into Your Smile and The Untamed finding massive global success. Some of the 2026 pickups include Chase Jade And Unveiled: JadewindAnd that’s just on the licensed side of things; It also has its own original Chinese language slate coming.
Here’s everything we know about Veil of Shadows, now on Netflix in the United States and other select regions around the world.
Episodes 1-5 are streaming as of publication netflix noting Episodes 6 and 7 also drop today, with new episodes coming throughout this week and throughout the month. Netflix is only streaming the original Mandarin audio with multiple subtitle options including English.
What is the plot of Veil of Shadows?
Written and directed by Edward Guo, Veil of Shadows promises a vast, visually stunning world filled with demons, gods, dual identities, and nine-tailed foxes.
Here is the official synopsis of the upcoming drama, Courtesy of MyDramaList: :
“Lu Wu Yi, the youngest nine-tailed fox of the organization Wu Jiang Yu, is on a mission to find the legendary demon Xiao Wei. Disguised as a priest, she enters the Wei Manor in Luo’an and discovers that others are also hunting Xiao Wei. They include Wu Shi Guang, a vengeful demon; Wu Wang Yan, her cunning nine-tailed fox sister; and Ji Ling, one with a mysterious past. There is an innocent looking priest.
They all seek the power of the Dragon God, but their intentions are different: some want to protect, some want to kill. As they navigate battles, friendships, and romances, they face obstacles and make sacrifices to protect peace and change their destiny.
Fans of the genre can expect a heavy mix of romance, wuxia-style martial arts, and high-level fantasy magic. The series also features elaborate costumes designed by Huang Wei.
Who is in the cast of Veil of Shadows?
The series is incredibly star-studded, guaranteed to attract millions of viewers. The series centers around four main leads:
- Ju Jingyi Lu Wu as Yi / Di Zhu / Jiu Ying
- Joseph Zeng Wu as Shi Guang / Cang Hao
- chain duel Wu as Wang Yan/Qing Yi
- Tian Jiarui as Ji Ling / Man Man / Long Shen
Supporting the main cast is a massive supporting roster of over 30 actors, including Yan An (Li Jie), Rao Jiadi (Yu Sheng Wei), Gao Jiatan (Luo Wei), Zuo Chenyi (Wei Qing), Omid (Wu Zi Qi), Cao Yuchen (Pian Pian), and Jasper Ou. The drama will also feature a large array of special guest stars, including Jolin Jin (Su Jian), Jiang Zhen Yu (Si Feng), Liu Yu (Tian Di), and Fan Shi Qi (Xie Ling Xi).
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