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Insect Detective

2020–2024 · 2 seasons

A methodical forensic crime drama that trades thrills for patient clue-chasing and quiet unease.

Created by
李京东
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Starring
Zhang Yao, Chu Yue, Ma Ke
Overview
When a murder involving a deadly bullet ant puts him under suspicion, insect toxicology graduate Tan Jingtian teams up with a forensic doctor and police detectives to clear his name, uncover hidden truths, and track down a killer who has evaded capture for years.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Created by
李京东
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Starring
Zhang Yao, Chu Yue, Ma Ke
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • crime
    • justice
    • deception
    • obsession
    Places
    • big city
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, mystery
    Created by
    李京东
    Written by
    李京东, 黑猫
    Starring
    Zhang Yao, Chu Yue, Ma Ke, Dong Qi, Lan Haimeng, Huang Meng, Yang Chengcheng, Tao Hong
    Length
    2 seasons, 50 episodes, 45 min each
    Network
    Youku
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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