Netflix Picks Up Fantasy C-Drama Series with Ju Jingyi and Joseph Zeng

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In another major surprise for C-drama fans around the globe, Netflix has officially scooped up the international streaming rights to the fantasy-wuxia epic Veil of Shadows, with some of the early episodes now streaming. Originally slated as a YOUKU exclusive, the sprawling 29-episode series is now set to hit Netflix over the next few weeks and months. 

Over the past few years, Netflix has been quietly expanding its library of licensed Chinese dramas, finding massive global success with titles like Hidden Love, Falling Into Your Smile, and The Untamed. Some of the 2026 pickups have included Pursuit of Jade and Unveil: Jadewind, and that’s just on the licensed side of things; it also has its own Chinese-language slate of Originals coming up.

Here is 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 the time of publishing, with Netflix noting that episodes 6 and 7 are also due out today, with new episodes coming throughout this week and throughout the rest of the month. Netflix is only streaming the original Mandarin audio with a slew of subtitle options, including English. 

What is the plot of Veil of Shadows?

Written and directed by Edward Guo, Veil of Shadows promises a massive, visually stunning world filled with demons, deities, double identities, and nine-tailed foxes.

Here is the official synopsis for the upcoming drama, courtesy of MyDramaList:

“Lu Wu Yi, the youngest nine-tailed fox of the organization Wu Xiang Yue, is on a mission to find the great demon Xiao Wei. Disguised as a priest, she enters Wei Manor in Luo’an and discovers that others are also hunting Xiao Wei. Among them are Wu Shi Guang, a vengeful demon; Wu Wang Yan, her cunning nine-tailed fox sister; and Ji Ling, an innocent-looking priest with a mysterious past.

All of them seek the Dragon Deity’s power, but their motives vary: some want to protect, others to kill. As they navigate battles, friendships, and romance, they face obstacles and make sacrifices to protect peace and change their fates.”

Fans of the genre can expect a heavy mix of romance, wuxia-style martial arts, and high-stakes fantasy magic. The series also features elaborate costumes designed by Huang Wei.

Who is in the cast of Veil of Shadows?

The series boasts an incredibly star-studded ensemble, guaranteed to draw in millions of viewers. The four main leads at the center of the series include:

• Ju Jingyi as Lu Wu Yi / Di Zhu / Jiu Ying
• Joseph Zeng as Wu Shi Guang / Cang Hao
• Chen Duling as Wu Wang Yan / Qing Yi
• Tian Jiarui as Ji Ling / Man Man / Long Shen

Backing up 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 Zhi Qi), Cao Yuchen (Pian Pian), and Jasper Ou. The drama will also feature a heavy lineup 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), among many others.

Will you be checking out Veil of Shadows on Netflix? Let us know in the comments.