TV series

Desire Catcher

2023 · 1 season

A cerebral, slow-burning procedural that keeps you guessing through psychological manipulation and uneasy alliances.

Overview: In the world of hypnotism, Lu Fengping is known for being one of the country's best hypnotists. A true genius in his field, Fengping’s skill is unparalleled. Naturally, when the city is rocked by a string of crimes that all seem to be conducted under the influence of hypnotism, it is Fengping the police turn to for help.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, deception, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
deception
friendship
crime
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, crime, mystery
Created by: Wang Taotao
Written by: Joker Sun, 程妤
Starring: Zheng Yecheng, Xin Yunlai, Joy Wang, Yang Lin, He Yuhe, Xiao En, 李浩修, Zhang Fan
Length: 1 seasons, 24 episodes, 45 min each
Network: Mango TV
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin