Chinese Crime TV Shows

The cast is introduced to the settings and suspects of a murder case for the new episode. The cast then chooses their role in the episode, as a particular suspect or the detective.

General Lu Lingfeng and Detective Su Wuming uncover supernatural mysteries and hidden conspiracies threatening the empire during Emperor Xuanzong’s reign.

Six intertwined cases reveal how unchecked desires corrupt morality and expose the darkest corners of human nature.

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The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.

20 years of perseverance, hot-blooded teenagers finally become the people's hero.

In the lawless 1980s Kowloon Walled City, an aspiring student and a triad enforcer find an unlikely, dangerous love while fighting for their lives.

Strange crimes occur in Thailand as the ranking for the world's best detective sees a shift. New detectives come into the picture to tackle three difficult cases.

Zhang Yi'ang, a veteran detective, is sent to Sanjiangkou to investigate a case but soon finds himself caught in a web of crime and corruption. While pursuing a powerful criminal network, he unexpectedly receives help from a group of bungling thieves, who inadvertently aid his mission to unravel the truth behind a murder.

Chang Zheng, the vice captain of the criminal police brigade, is investigating a shooting case in a suburban villa and locks up the suspect Zhao Pengxiang. The second child of the Zhao family, an inspector who didn't want to be involved in the death of Zhao Pengcheng, then becomes a wanted criminal. With the help of a secret investigation team dispatched by the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the truth, Chang Zheng not only faces confrontation with his relatives and loved ones, but also discovers his real identity. In the end, he discards his affection and chooses justice, and cooperates with the secret investigation team of the Ministry of Public Security to arrest the criminal.

A series of serial killings is exposed and creates a stir among the public. A killer called "Darker" has been leaving a death notification card after killing scumbags who evaded the law. To counter the provocation of the mysterious killer, the police creates a special investigation team.

Six very different but equally determined and dedicated police officers comprise a group specializing in serious criminal cases involving homicide, mafia activity, terrorism, drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and robbery.

In 1990s Qinghai’s Maji County, rampant poaching plunged the region into poverty. Deputy County Head Dorje’s mountain patrol team shifted from mineral exploration to protecting antelopes. Bai Ju, a fearless female officer raised by a Tibetan doctor, grew into a leader fighting for a nature reserve with her comrades and journalist lover, only to face Dorje’s mysterious disappearance. Decades later, as coal mining threatens the eco-balance again, Bai Ju reunites with allies to solve the cold case and uphold the legacy of safeguarding the Tibetan Plateau’s untouched beauty.

Twin brothers Guan Hongfeng and Guan Hongyu find themselves caught up in a brutal massacre that destroyed their family. As they face off against a shadowy criminal organization, they join forces with others to uncover the truth behind the 213 massacre.

Young artist Shen Yi's life changes when a commission leads to a police case gone wrong. Seven years later, he joins the Criminal Investigation Unit as a portraitist alongside Captain Du Cheng.

In 1949, accountant Huang Liwen returns to Shanghai to honor her late husband and fulfill a mission for the Communist Party. She reconnects with her family and meets Qiao Zhicai and his twin brother, Qiao Lijie, who plays a key role in her mission.

In a rapidly developing Hanzhou, police officer Qin Feng and his sworn brother Liu Tianye face off against dangerous criminals while grappling with deep moral dilemmas and the complicated ties between family, power, and justice.

Cui Tiejun, Xu Guozhu, and Pan Jianghai, known as the Trident of the city police come together to fight crime.

In 1997, a disappearance inside an elevator pulls detectives He Yuanhang and Ran Fangxu into a twisted mystery. Facing doubt and confusion along the way, they press on to uncover the truth. As time moves on, they heal from life's uncertainties, hold fast to justice, and rise above hardship with resilience and hope.

In 1995, bankrupt smuggler Lu Shaohua turns to meth production for profits, while anti-narcotics cop Lin Qiangfeng transfers to Xigang after an undercover mission. Over years of cat-and-mouse across borders, Lin finally dismantles Lu’s expanding drug empire.

An ordinary man working at a pawnshop accidentally encounters an incident that affects his eyes and ignites changes in his life that start him on a tomb-raiding adventure.

The story revolves around Shang Jie, the overly critical head of a crime investigation team; Xia Ying, a forensic examiner who is completely engrossed with her profession; Li Xue Kai, a detective and a good tracker; Song Mi, an innocent and ditsy analyst and Ying Ming, a second-generation rich who works as a criminal psychologist. The five form an unlikely team as they are the rejects of the department, yet through teamwork and dedication, they succeed in solving the most unusual murder cases.

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Secret of the Heart is a 1998 TVB production that was first aired from February 16,1998 to May 10, 1998. The drama had a powerful roster that is made up of Gallen Lo, Felix Wong, Amy Kwok, Kathy Chow, Sunny Chan, Ada Choi, Jessica Hsuan and Nick Cheung. It won three TVB Anniversary Awards, including Best Actor for Gallen Lo, Best Actress for Ada Choi and Best On-Screen Improvement Award for Nick Cheung. The drama also received a late night hour rerun during 2003 and 2010. It was digitally remastered for the 2010 rerun.

Police officer Bao Yu is working undercover as drug dealer Jin Fei's subordinate and is eventually able to work directly under powerful drug lord Tian Jing after befriending his daughter, Tang Guo. However, Bao Yu is not fighting the drug cartel alone - he also has a support network including fellow undercover colleague and romantic interest Guan Xiao Zhi, police chief Fang Qing Long and anti-narcotics team leader Lian Zhong.

A mysterious body by the Tong River resurfaces clues to a five-year-old case, bringing together three childhood friends—now a criminal investigator, a detective, and an undercover agent. As they pursue the truth behind multiple unsolved crimes, they navigate hidden dangers and unravel deep conspiracies.

A gifted criminal profiler lost someone important to him while he was helping the police solve a bizarre campus serial killing. The lost crippled his mind and left him unable to profile again. But when another serial killing threatened the city, he had to confront his inner demon in order to track down the serial killer.

The Forensic Unit of the Yunxi City Police Department is where the most major and baffling cases converge. Led by Captain Leng Qiming, a team of young, sharp investigative minds—including Ye Qian, Si Yuanlong, Jiao Lei, and Zhang Ziwu—tackles each puzzle. As they peel back the layers of one bewildering crime after another, they expose not just the truth but the raw nature of those involved. Yet just when one mystery seems solved, another emerges from within it. Step by step, as the truth comes to light, so too does the real face of human nature.

Stories of a judge who lives in the Song Dynasty of China and familiar with forensic pathology.

Liu Ziguang, a man with no memory of the past eight years, returns to his hometown seeking a fresh start. Detective Hu Rong, driven and fearless, joins forces with him to take down a ruthless crime boss. As their bond deepens, buried secrets from Liu Ziguang's past threaten to complicate their mission and their relationship.

While investigating an ancient painting that has been stolen, Luo Jian, who heads the criminal investigation team, crosses paths with genius university student Zhuang Wenjie who is from a family of thieves. The unlikely pair work together to crack the case.

Grandfather Gao Sihai, a forensic expert, faces wrongful accusations that impact his career and health. His son, Gao Jian, died while investigating an unsolved case, which is now questioned. Gao Feng, the grandson, becomes involved in the case and works to uncover the truth, facing numerous challenges along the way.

In Hua'ao City, a brilliant detective with a flawless track record faces his toughest case yet when a string of seemingly perfect murders shakes the city. With no evidence, no witnesses, and a killer who vanishes without a trace, he must race against time to uncover the truth. As hidden dangers lurk in every corner, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur.

After graduating from the police academy, Qin Chuan and his friends return to their hometown as police officers, determined to pursue their dream of becoming detectives. Despite challenges, Qin Chuan’s career takes off when he proves his courage in a critical situation. Under the guidance of his superiors, he grows into a skilled detective, facing the weight of his responsibilities and the realities of the job.

Spy couple live in their midlife crisis and are controlled by higher authorities based oversea. National security agency is chasing them and higher authorities is pushing them, where can the struggling couple go?

Li Wei, a low-born but clever man who, with the help of his confidante Yue Siying, uses his wit to win the emperor’s favor.

In 1997, before the anti-drug bureau was established, Halan City in Northeast China formed a temporary elite team to tackle a sudden drug crisis. Despite their skills, they are unfamiliar with new drugs and must confront ruthless traffickers and devious smuggling methods while grappling with moral dilemmas and the tests of justice and humanity. United by their courage and determination, they create a stirring legend of fighting crime and corruption.

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This drama is the first film and television drama in China to describe the theme of jailbreak. It is called the "Chinese version of jailbreak". The plot mainly tells about a treacherous death game in the war. A perfect escape after a period of death, one to escape. Incoming jailbreakers, a full schedule of "high IQ jailbreak" in black jail.

It was an open shut case with hundred of witnesses seeing the murder suspect trying to dispose of a body and a signed confession from the suspect himself. And yet when the case was ready for court, the prosecutor discovered that the case was not as it appeared. The murder was but a cover for another more shocking injustice. He spent ten years trying to uncover the truth, toiling away his youth, his career, his reputation, his family, and even his life.