Veil of Shadows
2026PG-132h 0mDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Veil of Shadows

Lu Wuyi, the youngest nine-tailed fox of the mysterious Formless Moon Sect, sets out on a mission with her friend Wu Wangyan to track down a fox demon...

9.0

IMDb

Director

Edward Guo

Release

Apr 1, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

Lu Wuyi, the youngest nine-tailed fox of the mysterious Formless Moon Sect, sets out on a mission with her friend Wu Wangyan to track down a fox demon on the run, Xiaowei. She infiltrates the Wei Mansion in Luo'an City, where she later crosses paths with Wu Shiguang, who holds a deep grudge, as well as Ji Ling and Li Jie, demon hunters from the Shilin Sect. In the process of uncovering the truth, they navigate between suspicion and cooperation, each driven by their own agendas. In their repeated struggles over the Dragon Deity's Power, their fates are changed time and again. To preserve peace in the world, they make painful sacrifices and ultimately subdue Jiu Ying, the lord of all demons, thus fulfilling an enduring quest of love and redemption.

What Works

  • Exceptional execution of drama, sci-fi & fantasy tropes
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • A few minor subplots feel slightly underdeveloped
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

90

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Ju JingyiLu Wuyi / Di Zhu
Chen DulingWu Wangyan / Qing Yi
Joseph ZengWu Shiguang / Cang Hao
Tian JiaruiJi Ling / Dragon Deity/ Man Man / Ji Lang
Yan AnLi Jie / Yuan Wuhuo / Yuan Xizai