For the Young Ones

A sober, methodical procedural that weighs each young life against the law, building quiet tension as scattered cases knit into one troubling pattern.

Created by

Liang Hao

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Zhang Yi, Qin Lan, Xu Fan

Overview

The newly appointed Director of the Juvenile Prosecution Department, Lei Xu, juvenile prosecutor Du Ziyu, clerk Yang Tian, and bailiff Xu Zhangli, along with the team at the Ninth Prosecution Department, tackle juvenile criminal cases. When a routine case takes an unexpected turn, they find themselves investigating a juvenile suspect in an accidental death. As they dig deeper, several seemingly unrelated cases reveal a complex web of connections. The team gradually uncovers the truth, bringing the criminals to justice while working to protect the youth and nurturing hope for a future where their services are no longer needed.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, crime, coming-of-age, morality

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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