The Dark Lord (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2018, The Dark Lord is a comedy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Ye Xiaotian is working as a prison guard at the Ministry of Justice of the Ming dynasty. Upon receiving a testament, he leaves the capital and travels to Huguang province. Due to a freak combination of factors, he ends up pretending to be a government official, but takes his “position” seriously and fights for justice, gaining the love of the people.
Who’s in it. The Dark Lord stars Joe Xu as Ye Xiaotian / Ye Xiao'an, Song Zuer as Xia Yingying, Wu Hailong as Luo Daheng and Wang Zitong as Zhan Ning'er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Dark Lord sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Lord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Lord tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Lord (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Lord change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dark Lord worth watching?
- The Dark Lord holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dark Lord?
- The Dark Lord stars Joe Xu, Song Zuer, Wu Hailong, Wang Zitong and Liu Guanlin.
- When was The Dark Lord released?
- The Dark Lord was released in 2018.