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A Writer's Odyssey

7.120212h 10mRMovieFantasyActionAdventure

Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the…

DirectorLu Yang
WritersYu Yang·Chen Shu
ProducersWang Hongwei·Fu Binxing

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Cast · Directed by Lu Yang

LJLei Jiayin
Lei Jiayin
Guan Ning (Red Armor Warrior)
YMYang Mi
Yang Mi
Tu Ling
DZDong Zijian
Dong Zijian
Lu Kongwen (Kongwen)
YHYu Hewei
Yu Hewei
Li Mu
GJGuo Jingfei
Guo Jingfei
Old Monk / Black Armor
TLTong Liya
Tong Liya
Ban Ruo
DJDong Jie
Dong Jie
Xiao Yu
WSWang Shengdi
Wang Shengdi
Xiao Juzi
YYYang Yi
Yang Yi
Lord Redmane / Yu Changhai
LTLiu Tianzuo
Liu Tianzuo
Electric Man
LBLi Binghui
Li Binghui
Beast Man
LXLiu Xun
Liu Xun
Police Officer A

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A Writer's Odyssey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Writer's Odyssey?

A Writer's Odyssey is streaming on iQIYI, Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Writer's Odyssey on Netflix?

No, A Writer's Odyssey is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on iQIYI and Shout! Factory.

Is A Writer's Odyssey on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Writer's Odyssey is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch A Writer's Odyssey for free?

A Writer's Odyssey is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to A Writer's Odyssey?

Yes — A Writer's Odyssey is followed by A Writer's Odyssey 2 (2025) in the A Writer's Odyssey Collection.

Is there a prequel to A Writer's Odyssey?

A Writer's Odyssey is the first film in the A Writer's Odyssey Collection.

Is A Writer's Odyssey part of a trilogy?

No — A Writer's Odyssey is part of the A Writer's Odyssey Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the A Writer's Odyssey Collection?

There are 2 films in the A Writer's Odyssey Collection: A Writer's Odyssey (2021) and A Writer's Odyssey 2 (2025).