45 minSeason 1 • Episode 38
LatestDuring the Anti-Japanese War, Yun Hongshen unknowingly chases after his father's killer, only to fall into a trap set by "Black Butler," a Japanese spy who had been undercover in China for 15 years. With the help of a close family friend and guidance from the Communist Party, Yun Hongshen joins forces with patriotic youth Wen Yeming to expose the spies hidden within the Nationalist army. Together, they set intricate counter-traps, overcoming personal vendettas to help turn the tide of war.
Acting
Cheng Yi sells every shattered revelation like his life depends on it.
Writing
Counter-traps nested inside counter-traps — genuinely impressive plotting.
Production
Republican-era China recreated with serious budget and attention.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Republican-era spy dramas exploded in China post-2015, reflecting renewed nationalist storytelling — this one leans hard into Communist Party guidance as narrative north star.
Cheng Yi and Ying Er's pairing sparked fan campaigns for a reunion drama before this even finished airing — their antagonistic chemistry apparently broke Weibo.
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