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To Kill a Songbird

2025–2026 · 1 season

A slow, atmospheric mystery that pairs quiet grief with a warm, easy partnership.

Created by
Li Yuxi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Fang Xiaodong, Zhao Xixi, Tu Xianzhi
Overview
Li Fuyuan returns to her hometown years after her brother’s suspicious death, teaming up with a seemingly carefree magistrate to uncover the truth behind a long-unsolved case.

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Created by
Li Yuxi
Genres
Drama
Starring
Fang Xiaodong, Zhao Xixi, Tu Xianzhi
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • deception
    • justice
    • family
    • grief
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour3
    Realism5
    Romance4
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Li Yuxi
    Starring
    Fang Xiaodong, Zhao Xixi, Tu Xianzhi
    Length
    1 seasons, 20 episodes
    Network
    Tencent Video
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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