Detective (2020)

侦探语录 · 侦探语录 ‧ Drama ‧ 2020

Set in the early Republican era, the story follows a policeman with a dual personality who lifts the veil on a series of strange cases. The year is 1911 and China is on the eve of revolution. A series of connected homicides occurs in rural Fuyuan County, a prefecture on the outskirts of Tianjin. Tianjin detective Tan Bodun and his team head there to solve the case. After peeling back the layers of the mystery, he uncovers a shocking secret about Fuyuan County and a struggle between justice and evil begins. (Source: chinesedrama.info)

What it's about

Detective (2020) is a 2020 Chinese drama produced in China, originally airing on iQiyi. It runs for 26 episodes of roughly 45 min. each. The story is categorised as Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Psychological, with notable themes including Late Qing Dynasty, Murder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Investigation, Chinese Republican Era. It currently holds a community score of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Detective (2020)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Detective (2020). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

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Should you watch Detective (2020)?

If you enjoy thriller / historical, Detective (2020) is worth your time. With 26 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.