The New Adventure of Wisely(1998)

The New Adventure of Wisely is a Hong Kong series following Wisely, an enigmatic adventurer who blends the cunning of James Bond with the archaeological flair of Indiana Jones. Raised by circus performers, he's acquired a rare blend of skills, cultural knowledge, and an openness to the paranormal. Alongside his partner Bai Su, Wisely unravels supernatural mysteries that defy rational explanation—from shadow entities and reincarnation to dimensional rifts and the nature of the soul. Each case pulls them deeper into the unexplained corners of the world. Based on Ni Kuang's beloved sci-fi adventure novels, the series balances mystery and wonder with globe-trotting locales, including stunning sequences filmed in Cairo. Expect intrigue, charm, and the kind of impossible cases that only Wisely can solve.