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Moral Peanuts

2010–2015 · 3 seasons

A tense, cerebral cat-and-mouse game where clever cons unfold against a gritty urban backdrop, demanding close attention to follow the intricate schemes.

Created by
Hongchou Li
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Overview
Scammers on the street are organized and disciplined. They are scattered across the fringes of the city. Five years ago, Zhao Ning's father committed suicide after he was defrauded of all his property. In order to avenge her father, Zhao Ning gathers elites from all walks of life to strike back. They are comprised of scammers, noble thieves and criminals. They do not have a strict moral code, but they adhere to professional ethics and they are motivated not just by money. They are artists with high IQ, meticulously planning every step to lure the corrupt and the greedy into their nets. This is a mirror that reflects another aspect of society. Some things may not be visible to us, but we've all heard of it. This is a story in the present and the legend of the future.
How it feels
Tense, cynical, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Revenge, deception, crime, justice
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Created by
Hongchou Li
Genres
Mystery, Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • deception
  • crime
  • justice
  • corruption
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour4
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity7
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
mystery, crime
Created by
Hongchou Li
Starring
Zhao Ning, Xing Dongdong, Wang Xiaoyi, Bao Zhiqiang, Li Wei, An Ning, Che Zhi Gang, Wang Xiuyue
Length
3 seasons, 44 episodes, 40 min each
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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