Series synopsis
A Life for a Life, also known as 借命而生 is a Chinese crime drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on April 18, 2025. It ended on April 23, 2025. It stars Qin Hao, Han Geng, Zhong Chuxi and Shi Pengyuan.
In the early 1990s, Du Xiangdong, a top student at the police academy, was reluctantly assigned to a detention center. When two suspects under his supervision unexpectedly escaped, it sparked Du Xiangdong's relentless pursuit that spanned over 20 years.
Premise
In the early 1990s, Du Xiangdong, a top student at the police academy, was reluctantly assigned to a detention center. When two suspects under his supervision unexpectedly escaped, it sparked Du Xiangdong's relentless pursuit that spanned over 20 years.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Qin Hao as Du Xiangdong
- Han Geng as Xu Wenguo
- Zhong Chuxi as Liu Fenfang
- Shi Pengyuan as Yao Binbin
- Lin Boyang as Su Yonghong
- Liu Xiaohai as Zhang Xiangyang
- Su Xiaoding as Tang Yaoxin
- Zhang Jingwei as Liu Guangcai
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 18, 2025 | April 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 18, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 23, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |