The Long Snake Takes A Wife: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Bai Zhongtian's mother died under mysterious circumstances in his childhood. Locals whispered she was taken by the "Elder Immortal." Years later, he returns to Baiyun Town, a place shrouded in eerie folklore that phantom weddings of the Long Snake Immortal, paper-cut summoning rituals, ghostly opera troupes, and the haunting legend of the red-paper umbrella. When a villager witnesses another spectral wedding in the mountains, Bai Zhongtian embarks on a chilling investigation to unveil the truth behind the myths.

Series details

• Title: The Long Snake Takes A Wife
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
• Premiere date: 2026-01-19
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-01-19
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 14 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 89937

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-01-19; final listed air date 2026-01-19; episode order: 22.

Source and licence

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