Series synopsis
The Devil Between Us is a Chinese crime mystery television series that premiered on iQiyi on February 23, 2026. It ended on February 27, 2026. It was created by Lei Mi. It stars Ren Suxi, Wang Xiao, Cai Wenjing and Li Zefeng.
In a quiet coastal town, a missing bag of drugs ignites a chain of chaos, pulling together a detective, a desperate father, an ambitious young woman, and two siblings caught in addiction. As their lives collide, a risky rescue mission begins—one that no one will walk away from unchanged.
Premise
In a quiet coastal town, a missing bag of drugs ignites a chain of chaos, pulling together a detective, a desperate father, an ambitious young woman, and two siblings caught in addiction. As their lives collide, a risky rescue mission begins—one that no one will walk away from unchanged.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ren Suxi as Hu Wenjing
- Wang Xiao as Cheng Ken
- Cai Wenjing as Li Xiaoya
- Li Zefeng as Cheng Xiaodong
- Wang Youjun as Jin Longzheng
- Dong Qing as Wang Ping
- Lan Xiya as Xiao Yu
Guest cast
- Ye Zuxin as Ding Lai
- Li Mincheng as Jin Longfeng
- Jian Kang as Lv Deli
- Ren Sinuo as Jiajia
- Daniel Gu as Yang Xinyu
- Wang Ziming as Hu Zhi
- Xu Yihang as Liu Yi
- Zhao Chengshun as Lao Liu
- Wang Runze as Tang Sile
- Yue Yang as Lao Xue
- Yao Yiqi as Cao Jinchuan
- Jin Mengyi as Xue Jiang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | February 23, 2026 | February 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Anti-drug officer Jin Longfeng’s operation in Nuanfeng County collapses when casual visitors interrupt a sting. Accountant Cheng Ken ends up with a young girl, Xiaoyu, unknowingly carrying drugs, setting off a desperate chain of events to save his daughter. |
February 23, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Police trace Xiaoyu to Cheng Ken, suspecting collusion. Amid family tensions and old romantic entanglements, Cheng must protect the girl while evading the authorities and rival drug dealers. |
February 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Cheng Ken discovers a potential kidney match in a hospital patient, but his desperate actions risk exposing him. Meanwhile, officer Hu Wenjing suspects a larger drug network tied to a local bar. |
February 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 27, 2026 |
| Status | ended |