4.548 minSeason 1 • Episode 16
LatestWith time running out, Ding Qi races to save the captives, only to be caught in a volatile standoff that threatens to destroy everything.
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.
Writing
Time-loop mechanics that actually make sense? In THIS economy?
Acting
Bai Jingting's unraveling is a masterclass in controlled desperation.
Direction
Zhang Xiaomao weaponizes repetition until you doubt your own memory.
Creator
Zhang Xiaomao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 16-episode structure mirrors the 16-day lunar cycle, with each loop representing a waxing phase of Ding Qi's sanity.
The series adapts a web novel famous for its 'unreliable narrator' twist—the show translates this by making the audience question which loop is 'real' through subtle costume details.
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