The Message (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, The Message is a drama, mystery and war & politics series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Message stars Xu Lu as Gu Xiaomeng, Janice Man Wing-San as Li Ningyu, Zhou Yiwei as Hihara Tatsukawa and Zhang Zhijian as Jin Shenghuo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Message has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Message page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Message tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Message (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Message change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Message worth watching?
- The Message holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Message?
- The Message stars Xu Lu, Janice Man Wing-San, Zhou Yiwei, Zhang Zhijian and Tony Yang.
- When was The Message released?
- The Message was released in 2020.