The Mad Monk: Subdue Demons: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Mad Monk wanders the mortal realm, guiding and saving those in need, only to find himself trapped in a fateful love tribulation. When he reunites with a woman from his past, the two are drawn into a tangled struggle of love and hatred as demonic forces unleash chaos upon the world. Between the playful daily life of Lingyin Temple and a deadly clash between the divine and the demonic, he must see through greed, anger, delusion, and delusive thoughts. Amid joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, he battles the forces of evil to restore peace to the mortal world.

Series details

• Title: The Mad Monk: Subdue Demons
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Premiere date: 2026-09-07
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-09-16
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 18 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 94071

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-09-07; final listed air date 2026-09-16; episode order: 24.

Source and licence

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