Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas have become a global phenomenon that not only entertains but also provides deep perspectives on social and political issues. The genre of Chinese dramas about corruption has particularly succeeded in attracting viewers' attention with complex storylines and strong characterizations.
The theme of corruption and investigation in Chinese dramas not only serves as a plot element but also as a mirror of social criticism against the bureaucratic system. Through gripping narratives, these dramas manage to raise moral and justice issues with an engaging and easily understandable approach.
What are those dramas? Here is a list of Chinese dramas about corruption in various genres that are exciting for you to follow. Let's check it out, KLovers!
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Hou Liang Ping is appointed as the prosecutor and director of the anti-corruption department in Bian Xi Province to investigate a suspicious murder case. This Chinese drama about corruption features an investigation full of obstacles and high-level conspiracies within the legal system.
His wife Zhong Xiao Ai, who is sent by the Central Discipline Commission, is also secretly investigating corruption involving high-ranking officials. Together, they face various difficulties to uncover the truth behind the criminal network that has taken root in the government system.
Streaming: Hyunan TV
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In sixth-century China, the Emperor of the Liang Dynasty orders the unjust execution of Marshal Lin Xie along with his family and 70,000 of his soldiers. Lin Shu, the surviving son of Lin Xie, changes his identity to Mei Chang Su after undergoing treatment that completely alters his appearance.
Twelve years later, Mei Chang Su returns to the capital with a secret plan for revenge and to cleanse the palace. This Chinese drama about corruption depicts how he secretly helps Prince Jing fight against the corrupt officials who have dominated the palace for years.
Streaming: VIKI, Prime Video
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An Xin, a front-line criminal police officer in Jinghai City, constantly struggles against black forces and organized crime. This Chinese drama about corruption tells the story of her struggle to bring criminals to justice, which is often thwarted by protection from within the system.
After a national anti-corruption team is sent to Linjiang Province, a massive operation begins to cleanse corrupt elements within the political and legal teams. This action successfully dismantles the protective network that black forces have embedded in the government system for years.
Streaming: iQIYI, Prime Video
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A murder case appears simple with hundreds of witnesses seeing the suspect dispose of the body and a written confession from the suspect himself. However, when the case is ready to go to trial, the prosecutor discovers that the situation is not as it seems on the surface.
The murder is merely a cover to hide a more shocking injustice within the legal system. This Chinese drama about corruption follows the prosecutor's ten-year struggle to uncover the truth, sacrificing youth, career, reputation, family, and even life for the sake of justice.
Streaming: iQIYI
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Fan Xian was born in the Southern Qing Empire with memories from the 21st century, as the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance. He was raised by his grandmother after his mother, inventor Ye Qing Mei, was murdered due to threats against the corrupt political status quo.
After surviving an assassination attempt, Fan Xian went to the capital to uncover the truth about his mother's death and the origins of his memories. This Chinese drama about corruption depicts how he becomes entangled in political intrigue while trying to expose a conspiracy involving high-ranking palace officials.
Streaming: WeTV, Prime Video
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In the eleventh year of Chengkang, Prince Jiang Xu of Dingbei returns to the Daxian Dynasty after guarding the border for eight years. He is assigned to investigate a case of military salary embezzlement for the Dingbei army, which turns out to have many hidden connections within the government.
This Chinese drama about corruption reveals how Jiang Xu discovers that the embezzlement is related to the entire dynasty's economic system. To unearth the true mastermind, he must root out the problem to the highest levels, even though it results in the innocent Ming family becoming victims.
Streaming: iQIYI, Vidio
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This Chinese drama is set in the sixth century AD, during a time of war in the Qi Kingdom when young Prince Xiao Yan Zhi is sent to fend off invading forces. Despite fighting bravely, his army ultimately loses the decisive battle due to betrayal from within.
An opportunist in the palace takes advantage of the situation to force Pei Yan Zhi out of his position as the head of the army and installs a compliant candidate. This Chinese drama about corruption follows Pei Yan Zhi as he disguises himself as a commoner to investigate political intrigues alongside female detective Su Ci.
Streaming: WeTV, VIKI
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Lu Yi is a cold, ruthless, and authoritative high-ranking officer of the Jinyiwei during the Ming Dynasty, part of the Emperor's elite guard that also functions as secret police. He meets Yuan Jin Xia, a smart female officer from the Police Division 6, and they clash over an investigative case.
The Emperor assigns Lu Yi to secretly investigate the disappearance of river repair funds in Yangzhou involving high-ranking palace officials. This Chinese drama about corruption depicts how Lu Yi and Yuan Jin Xia work together to uncover a major conspiracy while their relationship evolves from hostility to love.
Streaming: iQIYI
That’s a lineup of Chinese dramas about corruption in various exciting genres for you to follow. There are still many other drama recommendations that KLovers can learn about by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?
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