Series synopsis
The Human Bait, also known as 以身为饵 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on January 19, 2026. It ended on January 19, 2026. It stars Shen Haonan and A Shang.
Set in the chaos of the Republican era, Li Huang and Lu Niansheng, once separated by a childhood kidnapping, reunite years later under false pretenses, bound by manipulation and desire. As misunderstandings unravel, they turn from mutual torment to uneasy allies, confronting the hidden forces behind their past and forging a shared destiny.
Premise
Set in the chaos of the Republican era, Li Huang and Lu Niansheng, once separated by a childhood kidnapping, reunite years later under false pretenses, bound by manipulation and desire. As misunderstandings unravel, they turn from mutual torment to uneasy allies, confronting the hidden forces behind their past and forging a shared destiny.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shen Haonan as Lu Niansheng
- A Shang as Li Huang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 61 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 61 | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 19, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Status | ended |