10 Latest Chinese Mystery Thriller Dramas Ready to Test the Logic and Emotions of the Audience

BELOVED: Set in the early 21st century when a small town by the river is set to be submerged due to a large dam project. Amidst the mass relocation, a mysterious murder shakes the residents. The police uncover long-hidden secrets from the past, revealing the dark faces of humanity and the truth.

THE EMBERS: Telling the story of two brothers whose childhood was shattered by a bloody tragedy. Once known as a brilliant investigative duo, they now stand on opposite sides of the law. This drama explores the moral conflict between the desire for redemption and the urge for revenge, highlighting the psychological dilemmas wrapped in an intense noir atmosphere.

DRIFTING AWAY: Featuring the dark tale of Captain Peng Zhao Lin, an experienced police officer haunted by his past. He failed to apprehend a criminal gang targeting young women in nightclubs. Years later, new clues emerge that reopen the case. With unwavering determination, Peng Zhao Lin resumes the hunt for the perpetrators to bring justice for the victims.

JUSTIFIABLE DEFENSE: Highlighting Duan Hong Shan, a senior prosecutor handling the case of a woman who killed her husband due to domestic violence. She works alongside young prosecutor Fang Ling Yuan to uncover the truth behind this controversial case. Through legal and humanitarian dilemmas, this drama emphasizes how justice must confront conscience.

SWORD ROSE: Policewoman Hua Deng Yan is unexpectedly promoted to head the anti-human trafficking unit in Tianhai City. Although initially doubted by her subordinates, she proves her skills and leadership under great pressure. Case after case leads her team to a criminal network broader than they ever imagined.

SERENDIPITY: Telling the story of Jian Ming Shu, the sole survivor of the massacre of his family. After losing his memory from a fall off a cliff, he is rescued by his lover Lu Chang. The two then embark on an adventure to the capital to seek answers about his past. Over time, memories and old feelings begin to resurface, leading them on a journey of love and justice filled with mystery.

KILL MY SINS: Ye Ping An, a traveling physician, becomes involved in a murder case that shakes the city of Chang'an. Accused of performing dangerous medical practices and mind manipulation, he becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, the humble official Yuan Shao Cheng is ambitious to rise through the ranks by exploiting this case.

THE WANTED DETECTIVE: Follow the story of Xiao Bei Ming, the best detective in the Qi kingdom, who becomes a fugitive after being accused of being a serial killer. Three years later, he returns to the capital to clear his name. Together with his colleagues Zhong Xue Man, Feng Qing Zhuo, and Huo Dai Rong, they strive to uncover the mystery of the "Night Evil" organization that is shaking the nation.

MOBIUS: Detective Ding Qi finds himself with the ability to rewind time and relive one day up to five times. He uses this power to solve difficult cases that were previously unsolvable. However, everything changes when a "murder letter" appears from a mysterious suspect named X, who is suspected of having similar powers.

TWELVE LETTERS: Tells the emotional journey of Tang Yi Xun and Ye Hai Tang, two lovers separated not only by distance but also by time. After Hai Tang disappears without a trace, Yi Xun finds a letter in the mailbox and begins to write a reply that connects them through two different dimensions of time. Come on, read articles about other Chinese drama recommendations at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?