In 1939, Shanghai intelligence agent Gu Yangshan abducted Joseph Lee, a blind cryptography expert and his former Oxford classmate, in an attempt to force him to abandon his work of developing cryptographic systems for the Japanese army. Ding Yi, a minor actor from the Chaosheng Theatre Troupe, had originally been hired by the fearful Joseph Lee to impersonate him but unexpectedly found...
Han Qing, nicknamed “Unhappy” for her stern demeanor and single-minded focus on work, has built a solid partnership with Zhong Wei over the years. But when Zhong Wei vanishes without a trace after tailing a suspect, and remains missing for nearly two months, Han Qing is left to grapple with anxiety and grief while handling other cases. She never stops searching for clues related...
In the once-prosperous state-owned Xuri Factory, a woman's corpse with a severed foot is unexpectedly discovered in an abandoned sewage pool. The victim is identified as Shen Xiaozhou, the daughter of a factory worker. Lian Haiping, a middle-aged detective who appears indifferent on the outside but is passionate within, and Shi Qiangfeng, a hot-headed rookie officer, are unexpectedly...
In the early 1990s, Hao Gang was a city of undercurrents. Judge Qin Yu had once teamed up with Senior Inspector Tang Xuan to convict gang leader Han Kuilong, but found himself in a dilemma after his beloved son injured Han's eldest son in a car accident. Desperate to protect his child, Qin Yu falsified evidence and framed a teenage car thief, plunging into an abyss of lies. Tang Xuan,...
At the turn of the century, due to the water storage demands of a major hydraulic project, a small riverside city is destined to be submerged. Amid the fervent construction of a new city and the mass relocation of its residents, the summer of 2002 brings torrential rains to Dongjiang. A bizarre murder case suddenly comes under police scrutiny: a dead lover, a husband who vanishes only...
Ni Xiangdong is asked by his friend Cao Xiaojun to deliver a wooden box to an abandoned cabin in the remote mountains. To his horror, he discovers that the box contains Cao Xiaojun's corpse. Cao's wife, Wu Ximei, reports her husband missing and subtly implies that Ni Xiangdong is involved. However, as a witness, Wu Ximei gives inconsistent statements, and it is revealed that the child...
The drama follows Lin Zhitiao and Bai Enyu as they help establish a juvenile prosecution office at the Yunhai City People's Procuratorate. As they carry out pilot programs for juvenile justice, they face several cases involving minors. Over time, they develop trust and understanding of each other, establishing a shared belief in the need to create a sound system to protect minors. They...
In the early '90s, Du Xiangdong dreams of becoming a criminal investigator but finds himself stuck in the monotony of detention center duties. He soon notices the remarkable intellect and mechanical expertise of two inmates—Xu Wenguo and Yao Binbin—and even develops a certain admiration for them. However, as he digs deeper, he uncovers a disturbing case involving their secret manufacturing...
It uses a seemingly perfect crime as its starting point, unraveling the "pathological" aspects of human nature hidden beneath the surface. The story, intertwined with events involving children, reflects a panorama of human experience.
In January 1940, Liang Shuo, an injured underground operative of the Chinese Communist Party, awoke in a blizzard-swept mountain, suffering from amnesia. Following clues, he arrived in Shanghai to uncover his identity but found himself ensnared by the Japanese, leading him to suspect he was part of the Military Bureau. Agents from Wang Puppet Regime's No. 76 also approached him, claiming...
At the beginning of the 21st century, an ordinary Go teacher, Cui Ye, is taken hostage during a credit union robbery. In order to survive, he is forced to assist the robbers in escaping from the police. However, during this process, he realizes that his Go talent can be applied to criminal activities. Under the pressures of life and harsh realities, Cui Ye gradually falls deeper into...
After a car accident, dancer Xu Xin finds herself entangled in a web of reality and hallucinations. The paintings of a mysterious boy conceal a murder case, her husband Lu Ming’s tenderness hides a conspiracy, and the appearance of welfare center caregiver Yuan You seems like salvation yet feels like a trap. Her vanished best friend Xi Xi flickers in and out of sight. From the cracks...
The true-crime video blogger Yang Zhenghui discovered that his ex-girlfriend Liu Wei had been missing for a long time, and this seemed to be related to a ceramist named Zeng Jie. A fire at Zeng Jie's studio a year ago concealed secrets about Liu Wei, and now Zeng Jie is plotting to murder his wife for her wealth. As Yang Zhenghui investigates, the "logic behind the truth" gradually...
In 1995, smuggler Lu Shaohua loses everything overnight, only to discover the immense profits of a new drug - methamphetamine. Seduced by greed, he becomes a drug manufacturer. Meanwhile, undercover narcotics officer Lin Qiangfeng concludes his covert mission and transfers to Xigang Anti-Drug Task Force to investigate drug trafficking leads. Over the following years, Lin leads his team...
Zhan Peng’s father was a railway police officer who died in the line of duty years ago and was posthumously honored as a martyr. Zhan Peng has always hoped to return to the place where his father once worked. However, when he finally arrives in Xiatong and begins his job, he discovers that the situation there is far more complicated than he imagined. At first, he does not trust the...
A murder in the sewers brings together Captain Xu Xiao and the seasoned detective Lin Guoqiang. Though their investigative styles initially clash, their shared pursuit of truth and justice gradually bridges their differences, forming a partnership marked by mutual respect — part mentorship, part camaraderie. The investigation proves anything but straightforward. With the help of archaeologist...
Yang Guang, the deputy director of the third department of the National Security Bureau of Yanping, who is unexpectedly drawn into a conspiracy involving an international espionage organization during an operation. During his investigation, a woman named Zhao Ya Ru catches Yang Guang's attention. Her identity and behavior are shrouded in mystery, and she seems to be deeply connected...
In the summer of 1994, in a northern hutong alley, a girl was found "suicided" in a well. However, various signs at the scene indicated it was an intentional homicide, and the nature of the crime was particularly heinous. After that, more girls were killed in the alleys one after another. Rumors of a "Hutong Killer" spread, casting a shadow of fear over every household. But in those...
A year ago, a murder fuelled by personal vendetta occurred in the northern town, Chen Cang, with the perpetrator Qin Hong fleeing justice. A year later, when police “discovered” Qin Hong in the south, her body had already been discarded into the sea by her boyfriend Ma Weicheng, leaving no trace of her remains. This was a case with both eyewitnesses and physical evidence, where...
