The Dark Lord(2018)

The Dark Lord is a Chinese historical series set during the Ming dynasty. Ye Xiaotian, a prison guard at the Ministry of Justice, leaves the capital after receiving a testament and travels to Huguang province. Through a series of unexpected circumstances, he assumes the identity of a government official. Rather than exploit the deception, he commits genuinely to the role, fighting corruption and injustice with real conviction. His sincere efforts to help the common people earn him their trust and affection, transforming him from an unlikely imposter into a respected leader. The series blends period drama with themes of integrity and redemption as Xiaotian navigates the dangers of his false position while pursuing genuine reform.