TV series

The Wanted Detective

2025 · 1 season

A steady stream of costumed intrigue and chases, keeping you leaning in to track clues and loyalties.

Overview: Framed as the notorious Night Devil on his wedding day, top detective Xiao Beiming is accused of murder and treason, forcing him to flee. Three years later, he returns to the capital, earning the trust of his apprentice sister, Zhong Xueman. With a team of fearless allies, he unravels a series of mysterious cases, to expose the real Night Devil and restore order to Da Qi.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Justice, betrayal, mystery, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
betrayal
mystery
loyalty
redemption
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, mystery, action & adventure
Created by: Zhang Yunxiao
Written by: Zhang Yunxiao
Starring: Wang Xingyue, Xiang Hanzhi, Chen Youwei, Zhang Nan, He Luoluo, Deng Kai, Feng Hui, Du Yuming
Length: 1 seasons, 36 episodes, 43 min each
Network: iQiyi
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin