In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.
Cast: Hu Yitian, Leon Zhang, Xiao Yan
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Season 1
36 episodes
1. Lu Yao Becomes a SuspectA man dies in a locked bathroom—Lu Yao is arrested as the prime suspect.CC44minMar 24, 2020
2. Lu Yao Begins Detective LifeLu clears his name and joins Qiao and Bai to investigate a vanished tram.CC44minMar 24, 2020
3. Lu Yao Spots Casefile AnomaliesThe missing tram hides a plot to seize Chinese transit—Lu Yao sees through it.CC45minMar 24, 2020
4. Lu Yao Strategizes the TruthA vampire-like death reveals a pharma cover-up and a serial killer's legacy.CC44minMar 24, 2020
5. Vampire Case Mystery SolvedLu exposes a pharma ring as more victims die mysteriously.CC44minMar 24, 2020
6. Lu Yao Pressed About RentThe trio juggles murder cases and overdue rent in 1930s Shanghai.CC45minMar 24, 2020
7. The “Qiao Eight Great Guardians” RevealedA man is lifted mid-air and killed—Lu proves it’s not supernatural.CC44minMar 24, 2020
8. When Lu Yao Met Miss Bai He CriesAnother locked-room death; a land dispute turns bloody.CC44minMar 24, 2020
9. Bai is Kidnapped, Lu Yao at His Wit’s EndBai vanishes; Lu uncovers a ritual tied to an old disappearance.CC44minMar 25, 2020
10. Qiao Investigates Lu Yao’s IdentityA priest is hanged in a church—Qiao begins to doubt Lu’s past.CC45minMar 25, 2020
11. The Church Case: Heartbreaking TruthsLu reveals the priest’s death was staged to hide church secrets.CC45minMar 26, 2020
12. Lu Yao & Bai Write Scripts to Earn a LivingAn actor is killed during a screening—Lu finds the bullet and the motive.CC44minMar 26, 2020
13. Lu Yao Is Locked Up by Detective QiaoLu is arrested, then solves a ritual murder inside a secret society.CC45minMar 31, 2020
14. Bai’s “Big Boss” Takes NoticeA child trafficking ring leads to a gang boss’s death.CC45minMar 31, 2020
15. Misunderstanding Strikes Qiao and LuOld secrets resurface as Qiao and Lu fall out over a dark past.CC45minApr 1, 2020
16. The Formalin Incident RevisitedA doctor’s suicide sparks a probe into failed medical trials.CC44minApr 1, 2020
17. Lu Yao Solves the Dissection MysteryA fake corpse leads Lu to confront academic corruption.CC45minApr 2, 2020
18. The Beastly Headmaster's Crimes ExposedA school official dies—revealing years of abuse and bribery.CC44minApr 2, 2020
19. Bai Youning’s Mentor MurderedA pen becomes a murder weapon in a locked newsroom mystery.CC44minApr 7, 2020
20. Qiao Falls for Tong Li at First SightA suspect dies mid-interrogation—romance clouds Qiao’s view.CC44minApr 7, 2020
21. The Truth Behind the Media MurderLu and Bai uncover a journalist’s staged suicide and deeper rot.CC44minApr 8, 2020
22. Qiao Arrests His Own Girlfriend, Drinks Away the PainA tycoon combusts at a club—his wife may have sparked it.CC44minApr 8, 2020
23. Murder at Bai’s Alma MaterA teacher dies in a locked piano room—motive: love and revenge.CC45minApr 9, 2020
24. Lu Yao & Bai Grow CloserBai poses as a student to solve a love-fueled school killing.CC44minApr 9, 2020
25. Lu Yao & Bai Investigate Murder of Love’s PassionA woman’s death in a guarded flat hinges on a single footprint.CC45minApr 14, 2020
26. Lu Yao & Bai ArgueA man is “struck by lightning” in sun—Lu uncovers the science.CC45minApr 14, 2020
27. Dramatic Reunion at CemeteryThe Tesla-like murder leads to a theater disappearance.CC44minApr 15, 2020
28. Lu Yao Considers Leaving ShanghaiLu saves kidnapped children as drugs and politics collide.CC45minApr 15, 2020
29. Chance Encounter at Dance HallAn ex dies in a staged explosion—Lu suspects deeper motives.CC46minApr 16, 2020
30. Life‑and‑Death Crisis Binds HeartsLu and Bai fight gangs and confess their love mid-crisis.CC45minApr 16, 2020
31. Lu Arrests Ex‑GirlfriendZou Jing’s past catches up—Lu is ambushed in a deadly setup.CC44minApr 21, 2020
32. Lu Injured, Martial Law Declared in ShanghaiA fire reveals elite corruption—Lu sees a pattern emerge.CC46minApr 21, 2020
33. The Murder Turns into a Gold HeistA murder masks a massive gold heist with global stakes.CC46minApr 22, 2020
34. Lu Captures the MastermindAt the Manson Club, Lu unmasks the man behind the chaos.CC46minApr 22, 2020
35. Surgery Explosion Rekindles ChaosA patient explodes mid-op—jealousy, money, and lies ignite.CC46minApr 23, 2020
36. Lu Yao & Bai Youning Finally Found LoveLu and Bai wed—but a new case hits just before they depart.CC44minApr 23, 2020
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In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Zhang Weike
- Created by
- Dai Ying, Wang Xiaohui, Gong Yu
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Mandarin
