TV series

In the Name of People

2017 · 1 season

A slow, talky procedural that builds tension through bureaucratic maneuvering and moral pressure rather than action.

Overview: In the fictional city of Jingzhou, prosecutor Tian Guofu and anti-corruption officer Sha Ruijin investigate high-level corruption, uncovering a complex web of political intrigue and power struggles. As they pursue justice, they face immense challenges, navigating a dangerous landscape where loyalty, ambition, and morality collide.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, power, justice, politics
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
power
justice
politics
morality
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Created by: Li Lu
Starring: Lu Yi, Zhang Fengyi, Wu Gang, Xu Yajun, Ke Lan, Zhang Zhijian, Hu Jing, Zhang Kaili
Length: 1 seasons, 55 episodes, 55 min each
Network: Hunan Television
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin