Cicada
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Completed · Premiered 2026-08-20 · 21 episodes
About this drama
Criminal defense lawyer Ding Ning, haunted by her biological father's criminal past, becomes entangled with seasoned judge Yu Songfan and legal expert Zhao Yijie. As they clash over high-stakes cases and a decade-old kidnapping mystery, these three solitary legal professionals find themselves shifting from adversaries to an unconventional family unit. Their complex psychological battles eventually reveal deep-seated secrets, forcing them to confront the blurry boundaries between justice, revenge, and redemption.
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Cast
Directed by Yuan Yumei
- Elaine Zhong as Ding Ning
- Francis Ng as Yu Songfan
- Zheng Yunlong as Zhao Yijie
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- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Moves quickly, with little filler
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
Story traits
- Romance
- 2 / 10
- Angst
- 7 / 10
- Comedy
- 1 / 10
- Pacing
- 7 / 10
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Tags
- Drama
- Mystery
- Thriller
- Revenge
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