Series synopsis
Justifiable Defense, also known as 正当防卫 is a Chinese mystery drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on July 9, 2025. It ended on July 15, 2025. It stars Gao Ye, Zhang Luyi, Bai Jingting and Zhang Xinyi.
Senior prosecutor Duan Hongshan from the city prosecutor's office is tasked with handling a case involving a woman accused of killing her abusive husband. Young prosecutor Fang Lingyuan from the provincial office is assigned to assist. As they investigate, they discover connections to a case from Duan’s past. Guided by facts and legal principles, they navigate complex issues of justice, sentiment, and law to reach an accurate conclusion in the case.
Premise
Senior prosecutor Duan Hongshan from the city prosecutor's office is tasked with handling a case involving a woman accused of killing her abusive husband. Young prosecutor Fang Lingyuan from the provincial office is assigned to assist. As they investigate, they discover connections to a case from Duan’s past. Guided by facts and legal principles, they navigate complex issues of justice, sentiment, and law to reach an accurate conclusion in the case.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gao Ye as Fang Lingyuan
- Zhang Luyi as Duan Hongshan
- Bai Jingting as Li Mufeng
- Zhang Xinyi as Lei Shuang
- Zhang Bojia as Mei Zheng
- Ye Qing as Jiang Ting
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | July 9, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 9, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 15, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |