The Underworld
话事人
Airing now · Premiered 2026-08-30 · 26 episodes
About this drama
In the logistics-heavy city of Shicheng, undercover officer Ling Che is forced into an uneasy partnership with local street thug Shen Yanlin to dismantle rising gang syndicates. Their investigation reveals a web of deep-seated corruption within the police force and hidden criminal conspiracies. As loyalties are tested and betrayal surfaces from within, the two must set aside their differences to navigate a dangerous storm of violence and moral ambiguity.
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- WeTV · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Luo Yiwei
- He Jianqi as Shen Yanlin
- Wu Nianxuan as Ling Che
- Philip Keung as Shuangdao Hui
- Michael Tong as Dong Shantai
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Should I watch?
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Moves quickly, with little filler
- Modern setting
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
Story traits
- Romance
- 2 / 10
- Angst
- 7 / 10
- Comedy
- 2 / 10
- Pacing
- 10 / 10
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Tags
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Thriller
- Hidden identity
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