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The Double

墨雨云间

English title
The Double (aka Mo Yu Yun Jian, Di Jia Qian Jin)
Chinese title
墨雨云间 · Mò Yǔ Yún Jiān
On Netflix?
Yes — Select regions
Episodes
40 episodes · 45 min each
Status
Completed
Starring
Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue
Original network
Youku
Premiered
Jun 2, 2024 – Jun 28, 2024
Genre
Historical, Mystery, Romance
Based on
嫡嫁千金 by Qian Shan Cha Ke

Updated

What is The Double about?

Xue Fangfei, the daughter of a county magistrate, is betrayed by her ambitious scholar husband, buried alive and left for dead while her family is ruined. Saved by Jiang Li, a chief minister's daughter, she agrees to take Jiang Li's place and returns to the capital under her name. Playing the part of a noble daughter, she quietly hunts down the people who destroyed her family, helped by the shrewd and powerful Duke Su, Xiao Heng, who has secrets of his own to uncover.

Based on the novel: 《嫡嫁千金》 by Qian Shan Cha Ke (千山茶客).

The Double cast

Full cast
  • ActorWu Jinyan

    Wu Jinyan as Xue Fangfei

    吴谨言 饰 薛芳菲Lead

    A magistrate's daughter who survives her husband's betrayal and returns to the capital as Jiang Li to clear her family's name.

    CharacterWu Jinyan as Xue Fangfei
  • ActorWang Xingyue

    Wang Xingyue as Xiao Heng

    王星越 饰 萧蘅Lead

    Duke Su, a powerful and guarded nobleman who becomes her ally in uncovering the truth.

    CharacterWang Xingyue as Xiao Heng
  • ActorLiang Yongqi

    Liang Yongqi as Shen Yurong

    梁永棋 饰 沈玉容

    Xue Fangfei's husband, a Hanlin scholar whose ambition outweighs his loyalty.

    CharacterLiang Yongqi as Shen Yurong
  • ActorLi Meng

    Li Meng as Princess Wanning

    李梦 饰 婉宁公主

    The emperor's volatile elder sister, scarred by years spent as a hostage.

    CharacterLi Meng as Princess Wanning
  • ActorChen Xinhai

    Chen Xinhai as Ye Shijie

    陈鑫海 饰 叶世杰

    Jiang Li's cousin from the Ye family, a gifted young scholar.

    CharacterChen Xinhai as Ye Shijie

The Double episodes

Release schedule

The Double has 40 episodes, each about 45 min. It aired on Youku from Jun 2, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024, and all episodes are out.

Where to watch The Double

All options

  • Netflix

    Select regionsSubscription

    Watch The Double on Netflix

  • Viki

    Select regionsFree + VIP

    Free and Viki Pass access varies by region.

    Watch The Double on Viki

  • Youku (YOUKU International)

    Availability varies by regionFree + VIP

    Original platform's international site, with English subtitles; link is episode 1.

    Watch The Double on Youku

  • YouTube (official YOUKU English channel)

    Availability varies by regionFree

    Official @youkuenglish playlist with English subtitles; how many episodes are free and where may vary.

    Watch The Double on YouTube

  • Youku

    Mainland ChinaFree + VIP

    Exclusive online platform in China.

Netflix carries it in the US and a few dozen other countries. Elsewhere, Viki, YOUKU International and YOUKU's English YouTube channel are the main options.

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