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Series · 10 connectionsA decades-old photo of oil field workers becomes a chilling omen for their children, whose lives are mysteriously linked by death and danger, as forensic expert Qin Ming races to uncover whether it’s fate, vengeance, or a calculated murder.
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Cui Ye is an ordinary Go teacher whose life spirals into chaos after an accidental entanglement in a crime. As he gradually descends into illegality, his police officer brother, Cui Wei, relentlessly pursues him.
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An innocent young woman enters an exclusive club to repay a debt of gratitude and becomes entangled in a murder case with a mysterious, cold-hearted woman. Together, they uncover the truth, confront their fates, and embark on a journey of courage and self-discovery that transforms them both.
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2022 · 45 min · Crime · Mystery
A desperate father’s robbery to save his sick daughter unravels a conspiracy of corruption and drug trafficking, facing a critical choice between escape and justice.
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2018 · 30 min · Crime · Mystery
The story revolves around Shang Jie, the overly critical head of a crime investigation team; Xia Ying, a forensic examiner who is completely engrossed with her profession; Li Xue Kai, a detective and a good tracker; Song Mi, an innocent and ditsy analyst and Ying Ming, a second-generation rich who works as a criminal psychologist. The five form an unlikely team as they are the rejects of the department, yet through teamwork and dedication, they succeed in solving the most unusual murder cases.
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2023 · 67 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery
The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.
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2020 · 45 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery
A high-stakes conflict between cops and robbers takes place as the special investigation unit deals with several vicious cases. The suspects pile up yet the hunt for the criminal mastermind still has a long way to go.
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2019 · 30 min · Crime · Mystery
A criminal psychologist with the ability to see the past through touch and a fearless reporter with a dual personality join forces with a detective to solve a serial murder case and catch the killer.
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2026 · 45 min · Comedy · Crime · Drama · Mystery
Zhang Yi'ang, a veteran detective, is sent to Sanjiangkou to investigate a case but soon finds himself caught in a web of crime and corruption. While pursuing a powerful criminal network, he unexpectedly receives help from a group of bungling thieves, who inadvertently aid his mission to unravel the truth behind a murder.
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2019 · 45 min · Drama
Romance between a girl who wants to seek revenge for her father, and the second son of the Yue family who owns a rogue manufacturing factory.
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2026 · Mystery
A rookie forensic pathologist teams up with a tough veteran and an unlucky detective after uncovering the truth behind a suspicious death, leading them to investigate a series of mysterious murders.
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