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Ren Yu

2026 · 1 season

A slow-burning mystery that weaves urban unease with quiet family drama, asking patience as it reveals its emotional layers.

Created by
Yang Lei
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Overview
A missing person case forces three girls from different walks of life to face life-altering choices, exposing the ups and downs of an ordinary family. The story intertwines the light and dark sides of the city—above ground and in the underground tunnels. As one girl navigates these challenges alone, she uncovers the truth, finds redemption, and moves toward a hopeful future.
How it feels
Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, family, identity, class
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Created by
Yang Lei
Genres
Mystery, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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  • Tencent Video

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Details

Genres
mystery, drama
Created by
Yang Lei
Written by
Chen Chen, Tian Liangliang
Starring
Huangyang Tiantian, Dong Yong, Zhang Kaitai, He Sitian, Duan Yu, Xue Jianing, Zhang Yanyan, Zhao Jian
Length
1 seasons, 22 episodes
Network
Tencent Video
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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