TV series · 2018 · Tencent Video
Is Mo Dao Zu Shi based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mo Dao Zu Shi is based on the book series Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (2015).
The TV series premiered in 2018 on Tencent Video.
The book series behind Mo Dao Zu Shi
Mo Dao Zu Shi
Book series by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu · first published 2015 · Xianxia, Danmei
Chinese web novel series by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.
Other adaptations of Mo Dao Zu Shi
- The Untamed (TV, 2019)
Common questions
Is Mo Dao Zu Shi based on a book?
Yes. Mo Dao Zu Shi is based on the book series Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (2015).
Who wrote the book Mo Dao Zu Shi is based on?
Mo Dao Zu Shi was written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and first published in 2015.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mo Dao Zu Shi before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.