Justifiable Defence – Gao Ye, Zhang Luyi

Justifiable Defense is a crime suspense drama directed by Li Yunliang, starring Gao Ye, Zhang Luyi, and Bai Jingting, featuring Zhang Xinyi, Zhang Baijia, and Ye Qing.

The series follows Duan Hongshan, a municipal prosecutor, as he handles a case in which a woman kills her abusive husband in self-defense. Provincial prosecutor Fang Lingyuan assists in the investigation. During the process, they discover a connection to a school-related case of excessive self-defense from fourteen years ago, involving Li Mufeng, Mei Zheng, and Jiang Ting—a case previously handled by Duan Hongshan. Guided by facts and the law, the two prosecutors ultimately deliver a precise legal judgment on the case.

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Justifiable Defence

English Title: Justifiable Defence
Chinese Title: 正当防卫
Genre: Crime, Suspense, Law, Thriller
Episodes: 15
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Li Yunliang
Screenwriter: Jia Dongyan, Wu Yao
Producer: Dai Ying, Liang Keqing, Cao Lei
Product Company: iQIYI
Released Date: 2025-07-09
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, iQIYI 爱奇艺

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Synopsis

Duan Hongshan, a seasoned prosecutor at the city procuratorate, is assigned to handle a case where an abused woman kills her husband in self-defense. He is joined by Fang Lingyuan, a young prosecutor from the provincial procuratorate, who is dispatched to assist in the investigation.

As they delve deeper, the two discover that the case is closely linked to a school excessive self-defense case from fourteen years ago—one that Duan himself had handled, involving defendants Li Mufeng, Mei Zheng, and Jiang Ting.

Guided by facts and the law, while balancing justice, human compassion, and legal principles, the prosecutors ultimately arrive at a fair and precise legal judgment.

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