TV series

Thin Ice

2023 · 1 season

A slow-burning espionage thriller that keeps you tense with layered deceptions and historical stakes, rewarding close attention.

Overview: In 1943 Shanghai, military agent Chen Qian, tasked with assassinating a Japanese official, uncovers a conspiracy. Disguised as a Japanese envoy, he infiltrates enemy territory, relying on the help of Communist Party member Chun Yang to thwart the invaders' plans.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, conspiracy, deception, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 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: war
conspiracy
deception
loyalty
power
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, war & politics, mystery
Created by: Jin Chen
Written by: Fei Hai
Starring: Peng Guanying, Chen Yuqi, Fu Dalong, Chen Xiaoyun, Sun Zhihong, Song Jiateng, Wang Yuanda, Wang Wanjuan
Length: 1 seasons, 41 episodes
Network: CCTV-3
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin