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Revenge Waits in the Shadows

2025 · 1 season

A slow-burning tale of betrayal and retribution that keeps you guessing as secrets unravel.

Created by
Du Tingjun
Genres
Drama
Overview
After his family is falsely accused and executed, Yu Wenliang escapes prison with the help of Old Luo, who entrusts him with a fortune and a final request. A decade later, Yu Wenliang returns to Shanghai as the wealthy Henry Luo, determined to expose those responsible. Reuniting with his former love Lan Xinyi and childhood friend Li Siwen, he uncovers a shocking truth.
How it feels
Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Revenge, betrayal, corruption, identity
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Created by
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Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama
Created by
Du Tingjun
Starring
Pan Zijian, Jiang Shen, Xuan Hao, Yu Luna, Zhang Yike, Wang Kaimu
Length
1 seasons, 24 episodes
Network
iQiyi
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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