Chinese TV Drama

Tag: Suspense Drama

  • Born with Luck (擒贼记), 2026

    Born with Luck (擒贼记), 2026

    Synopsis

    Zhang Yi’ang, a police officer who has been away from frontline criminal investigation for years, is dispatched to Sanjiangkou after receiving an anonymous tip from the provincial department.

    Shortly after arrival, he witnesses the murder of his criminal investigation captain. While clearing himself of suspicion, he unexpectedly arrests a serial killer, quickly gaining prestige.

    As he focuses his investigation on the gang of Zhou Rong, a wealthy local businessman, the numerous bumbling thieves and their infighting create a butterfly effect that ironically help him and his team.

    Supposed fate brings him together with all the thieves, and he ultimately prevails, uncovering the motive behind his colleague’s murder and bringing the real culprit to justice.

    Production

    DirectorLiu Haibo
    ScreenwritersWang Shaoxiong / Sun Wancheng / Zhang Jinmeng
    StarringWang Xiao / Tian Xiwei / Wang Chuanjun / Dong Baoshi / Zhu Yunfeng
    Total Episodes24
    GenreSuspense Drama
    Premiere DateMarch 22, 2026 (Mainland China)
    Premiere Channel/
    Premiere PlatformiQIYI
  • The Truth (风过留痕)

    The Truth (风过留痕)

    Synopsis

    The Forensic Unit of the Yunxi City Police Department is where the most major and baffling cases converge. Led by Captain Leng Qiming, a team of young, sharp investigative minds—including Ye Qian, Si Yuanlong, Jiao Lei, and Zhang Ziwu—tackles each puzzle.

    Among them are profilers who decode the human psyche, tech wizards who master every piece of forensic equipment, seasoned detectives with old-school wisdom, and a slick, quick-witted rookie who provides much-needed levity. United by the principle “To decipher death’s code is to guard life’s dignity,” they each bring a unique skill set to the table. As they peel back the layers of one bewildering crime after another, they expose not just the truth but the raw nature of those involved.

    Yet just when one mystery seems solved, another emerges from within it. Step by step, as the truth comes to light, so too does the real face of human nature.

    Production

    DirectorZHANG Tong
    ScreenwritersLIN Jidong / WANG Ting / SHI Liu / WANG Wei
    StarringGONG Jun / JIANG Wu / SUN Yi / WANG Xun / JIA Bing
    Total Episodes30
    GenreSuspense Drama / Crime Drama
    Premiere DateFebruary 3, 2026 (Mainland China)
    Premiere Channel/
    Premiere PlatformWeTV (Tencent Video) / iQIYI
  • Unveil: Jadewind (唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣)

    Unveil: Jadewind (唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣)

    Synopsis

    During the Lantern Festival, Princess Ningyuan dies mysteriously at the night banquet. Li Peiyi, Princess of Fuchang County, and Xiao Huaijin, deputy director of the Astronomical Bureau, are ordered to investigate. Cold on the outside but kind at heart, Peiyi reads people fast and fights even faster. Huaijin is meticulous, with a razor-sharp memory. Working in sync, they follow threads through arrogant nobles and an Imperial Guard commander hiding secrets, cracking the case and unmasking the killer.

    More eerie palace mysteries soon follow, each tied to the fates of women in the inner court. As they chase truth deeper into the Tang palace, they also uncover what really happened behind Peiyi’s family massacre fifteen years ago, and the mastermind’s plot. In the end, Peiyi clears her father’s name, finds loyal allies at her side, and earns hard-won redemption.

    Production

    DirectorYIN Tao
    ScreenwritersMENG Yang / ZHU Xin / CHEN Xibai
    StarringBAI Lu / WANG Xingyue / YAO Annabel / ZHAO Qing / ZHAO Yiqin
    Total Episodes34 Episodes
    GenreSuspense Drama / Historical Drama
    Premiere DateFebruary 5, 2026 (Mainland China)
    Premiere ChannelCCTV8 (CMG)
    Premiere PlatformYouku

    TV Ratings Calendar

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    Feb, 2026
    Date5678
    Episodes1-23-45-67-8
    CVB Ratings0.971%0.968%0.967%0.922%
    Date9101112131415
    Episodes9-1011-1213-1415-1617-1819-2021-22
    CVB Ratings0.923%0.919%0.905%0.879%0.973%0.942%0.948%
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    Episodes/23-242526272829
    CVB Ratings/0.812%0.928%0.953%0.917%1.035%1.071%
    Date2324252627
    Episodes3031323334
    CVB Ratings1.084%1.043%1.127%1.168%1.165%
    Average CVB rating for the series: 0.963%