A detective and a circus of thieves accidentally become the worst best team in crime history.
45 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestZhang 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.
Acting
Wang Xiao's exhausted detective eyes carry whole scenes.
Writing
Thieves so incompetent they accidentally advance the plot.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on a novel, which explains the dense plotting—Chinese streaming platforms have been aggressively adapting crime literature for limited series.
Sanjiangkou as a setting evokes real Chinese river towns where smuggling routes and local corruption have historically intertwined; the 'returning series' status suggests the platform is testing appetite before committing budget.
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