Series synopsis
Breaking the Shadows, also known as 乌云之上 is a Chinese mystery drama crime television series that premiered on iQiyi on April 3, 2025. It ended on April 9, 2025. It stars Sun Li, Luo Jin, Ding Guansen and Li Xiaoran.
When her longtime partner Zhong Wei goes missing during a case, stoic detective Han Qing refuses to give up the search. As she investigates a new murder, she uncovers a connection to Zhong Wei’s disappearance and a hidden criminal network involving murder, abductions, and drug trafficking. With her team, Han Qing races to unravel the truth and bring the syndicate to justice.
Premise
When her longtime partner Zhong Wei goes missing during a case, stoic detective Han Qing refuses to give up the search. As she investigates a new murder, she uncovers a connection to Zhong Wei’s disappearance and a hidden criminal network involving murder, abductions, and drug trafficking. With her team, Han Qing races to unravel the truth and bring the syndicate to justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sun Li as Han Qing
- Luo Jin as Zhong Wei
- Ding Guansen as Lin Jiajia
- Li Xiaoran as Zhou Xueman
- Wang Ziyi as Wang Xuehua
- Huang Man as Dong Jie
- Yiying Liu as Bai Xiaohui
- Kaavie Wong as Chen Bin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 17 | April 3, 2025 | April 9, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 3, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |