Shadow Detective
In 1930s Shanghai, detective Guan Cen and university student Lu Yizhen, meet during an investigation into a mysterious death at a women’s dormitory. Two years later, Lu Yizhen becomes one of Shanghai’s first female police officers, working directly under Guan Cen. Together, they reopen an unresolved child kidnapping case, uncovering hidden truths and confronting the shadows of the past.
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Ep 1Episode 1
Shanghai, 1930s: College student Xiang Man is found dead in her dorm. Detective Guan Cen and forensic doctor Ding Eryi investigate, questioning roommate Lu Yizhen and Xiang Man’s boyfriend Zhang Zhiqiang. Clues lead to Professor Fan Kunyi, revealing a shocking connection to the victim.
Ep 2Episode 2
Lu Yizhen digs deeper into Fan Kunyi’s secret, while a cold case resurfaces. Kidnapping, stolen evidence, and hidden agendas put both her and Guan Cen on edge.
Ep 3Episode 3
Zhang Zhiqiang is arrested, but old wounds linger. Two years later, Lu Yizhen returns as a police officer, determined to confront the past while keeping her distance from Guan Cen.
Ep 4Episode 4
Lu Yizhen discovers a missing elderly woman’s body while investigating. At the police station, she gains recognition for her keen observations and works alongside Guan Cen to tackle new mysteries.
Ep 5Episode 5
A string of deaths linked to elder abuse emerges. Lu Yizhen and Guan Cen face danger when a seemingly helpful neighbor, Fang Ruhai, turns suspicious.
Ep 6Episode 6
While tracking past offenders, Lu Yizhen learns her family home has been sold to Du Linfeng. A new murder at Taihua Restaurant forces Lu Yizhen and Guan Cen to analyze crime patterns, uncovering disturbing details.
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