Abyss

A hushed, knotty small-town puzzle that keeps you leaning in, trading comfort for the slow dread of secrets surfacing.

Created by

Liu Haibo

Genres

Mystery, Drama, Crime

Starring

Ren Jialun, Qin Junjie, Wang Yanhui

Overview

The long-standing peace of a conservative small town is shattered by the appearance of an online novel "Abyss." Many plot points bear a striking resemblance to a cold case from years ago that has never been made public. Li Cheng, a passionate and righteous rookie police officer, engages in a series of high-stakes battles of wits with various suspects. He unravels the mystery, revealing the truth buried beneath heartbreaking kinships and friendships.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, deception, justice, guilt

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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