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The Case Solver Season 2

The story takes place during a chaotic time in Shanghai, China, amidst the Republic of China. In this tumultuous period, the forensic doctor Che Su Wei and the sophisticated detective Gu Yuan find themselves caught up in different conflicting powers. Deputy Inspector Kang Yi Chen, along with the spirited reporter Cao Qing Luo, join forces to solve a series of strange and intriguing cases, uncovering the truth along the way.

Nan Yu, the main character of a game focused on pursuing romantic interests, finds herself in the Republic of China as a forensic pathologist investigating dead bodies. A strange will states that she must solve a murder in order to go back to her own world. However, she must also contend with Gao Han, the lead character of a detective game, for control of their shared body, with only one of them able to return home. Realizing Gao Han's expertise in crime-solving and her own knowledge of love, Nan Yu decides to collaborate with him to tackle the complex case, which reflects the complexities of both their worlds. In the end, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, acknowledging that they both need each other to succeed.

Renowned master carpenter Li Mu Dun, celebrated for his expertise in traditional Luban methods, finds himself the main suspect in a string of chilling murders steeped in superstition. Eager to vindicate himself, Li joins forces with detective Yang Zong and forensic specialist Su Qing Yun. Together, this trio is driven by logic and a quest for justice as they strive to prevent further murders and uncover the reality behind the alleged “supernatural.”

Based on the short story "Qiu Chan" found in Lai Ji's novel "Yin Bi De Shi Jie".

This recounts the series of frequent terrorist incidents that occurred in Baihe Town, a town that heavily relied on water transportation during the Republic of China. These incidents included the theft of zodiac hearts, the discovery of human flesh buns, the framing of an innocent person as the real murderer, the assassination of the county magistrate, and the murder of Li Zheng Jiu's fiancé. Li Zheng Jiu, also known as "Uncle Jiu," had a talent for uncovering unusual occurrences within the community. After his brother's mysterious death a year prior, Uncle Jiu suspected a connection to the terrorist activities in Baihe Town.

Ma San, an inheritor of an ancient tailoring technique, utilizes his distinct abilities to rescue lawyer Song Yuan from a dangerous situation. Together, they join forces to solve puzzling mysteries and uphold the principles of justice.

Taking place in Yongxin City during the 1920s, the enigmatic demise of an antique store proprietor coupled with the heist of invaluable treasures sparks a fierce conflict. Singer Du Qing, Detective Han Zhou, and Luo Ting must navigate their suspicions of one another and collaborate to safeguard the artifacts while outsmarting formidable adversaries.

In the era of the Republic of China, a clandestine pawnshop named Shenhong provides retributive justice for women who have suffered at the hands of others. Under the leadership of Si Jia Li and her crew, they assist those in need while attracting the interest of Detective Zhou Mu, whose investigation reveals an old case that connects everyone involved.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

Derived from the short story "Qiu Chan" in the book "Yin Bi De Shi Jie" written by Lai Ji.

The narrative follows three young women in Shanghai during the 1920s

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

The plot unfolds in Republican Shanghai, where four individuals from diverse backgrounds unite to delve into the secretive realm of Qianmen Jianghu and unravel enigmatic cases. Su Zi Quan, a sharp-witted individual who boasts of being the top detective globally, possesses a remarkable memory but cannot recollect his early years. His weakness lies in his allergic reactions to women, causing him to sneeze upon physical contact with them. Tang Dai Yun, a benevolent yet headstrong wealthy young woman, crosses paths with Zi Quan while searching for her missing brother. Accompanying them are Chen Yi Ming, the stoic butler of the Tang family with exceptional combat skills and a soft spot for Dai Yun, and Lu Zi Xiao, Zi Quan's childhood companion and the only woman he is not allergic to.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

Taking place during the republican era, the story follows the Jiu Long Uniform Embroidered Guards as they solve mysterious cases and uncover the hidden truth behind the Nine Palace Treasure, which triggers a major conspiracy.

After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

As Jiang Ling Long delved into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, she crossed paths with Gu Zhan Bei, a youthful marshal hailing from Ping Cheng. Together, they cracked the case, prompting Jiang Ling Long to admire Gu Zhan Bei's capabilities and propose they team up at the detective agency. As they unraveled their second case, Gu Zhan Bei began to suspect that he and Jiang Ling Long were entangled in a series of murders. Simultaneously, tensions arose between the two as they confronted emotional complexities, unresolved cases from a decade past, and shadowy figures pulling the strings from the background, plunging them into a dire predicament.

Detective Gong Sun He, along with Bao Qing Tian and their colleagues, are up against a dangerous criminal syndicate. Through cleverness and collaboration, they work together to unravel a string of intricate cases. Their mission is to combat wrongdoing and uphold the principles of justice. (TMDb)

Chen Chu is chosen to wed Miss Murong through the influence of a prominent family, without knowing that the marriage is a ploy to weaken his vitality. Despite this, Chen Chu enters into the marriage with full awareness, resolved to unveil the secrets surrounding a devastating fire that wiped out his family many years ago.

During the Southern Song Dynasty, judicial officer Song Ci forms an unexpected partnership with theater performers Zhao Zhi Ting, Wang Ling, and dancer He Wen Ning. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the quartet collaborates to solve four complex murder cases by employing sharp investigative techniques and forensic expertise. Their collective efforts result in bringing justice to the deceased and upholding fairness for the living, with each case further solidifying their unity and commitment to uncovering the truth.

During the formative period of the Republic of China, Jiangzhou in the southwest faced turmoil, resulting in a high presence of spies

Explorer Zhang Bei Chen, fighter Duan Si Yan, mystical healer Wei Ling Er, and equestrian Ma Tian Hong embark on a quest to unravel the enigma surrounding the Golden Crow phenomenon. Throughout their expedition, they come across peculiar occurrences, facing the negative aspects of human behavior such as greed, anger, and fixation, all while uncovering the strong connections that tie individuals together. (TMDb)

Forensic physician Xia Ying and police chief Shang Jie collaborate with associates from the special investigations unit of the major crimes division to unravel a series of peculiar cases! (ChineseDrama.info)

Fei Xue gained expertise in areas such as case analysis and forensic investigation while studying overseas. In addition, she possessed a unique intuition for criminal activity. She found herself drawn into a murder case at the River Fresh Market, where a man was found dead on a fish chopping board. Local residents, terrified by the incident, referred to the killer as the "River God". Teaming up with detective ZhouZhen Long, Fei Xue soon realized that the case was more complex than it seemed.

The narrative revolves around a series of strange enigmas, including "Blood Soul Forest," "Pouling Town," and "Ghost Valley," that Bao Zheng encountered during his journey to Beijing for an exam when he was young. (DramaWiki)

Pan Jun, a member of a renowned physician's lineage associated with Chong Cao Medical Hall, encounters a descendant from the five prominent families of the Chong tribe. Collaborating, they find a path that directs them towards the concealed riches of the Chong tribe. Throughout their quest to reclaim these treasures, they face numerous escapades that lead them to unveil the mysteries surrounding these treasures from two decades ago.

In 1928, a sinister plot unfolded in the capital city. The chief of police used his birthday party as a pretext to detain prominent figures in the antique trade. Just as the Five Meridians faced a perilous situation, Xu Yi Cheng came to their rescue. A new challenge emerged even before the previous one was resolved. Before his untimely demise, Xu Yi Cheng's close friend Chen Wei Li left him a cryptic message containing the symbols for "wind" and "earth." Upon delving into the matter, Xu Yi Cheng was shocked to discover Japanese involvement. Information from Yu Fang, a Qing Dynasty beili, revealed the theft of Imperial Noble Consort Shushen's tomb. Tasked with resolving the crisis at the Eastern Mausoleum, Xu Yi Cheng sought assistance from Hai Lan Zhu, a descendant of the royal clan, as well as Five Meridians junior Liu Yi Ming, Huang Ke Wu, and Fu Gui. Together, they embarked on a courageous journey to Ping'an City to prevent the plundering of national treasures and uncover the truth behind Chen Wei Li's death.

Gu Zhan Bei reunites with his former lover Jiang Ling Long, who has assumed a new identity and established the Jiangbei Detective Agency. Opting to rejoin her agency, Gu Zhan Bei and Jiang Ling Long team up to rekindle their bond and tackle cases together.

The plot revolves around Xiao En, the second daughter of a military governor's family during the Republic of China era, who finds herself transported 90 years into the future. In this new timeline, she is reborn as Mei En, a contemporary actress, and joins forces with popular actor Wang Xing to unravel the truth behind a tragic family massacre from the past. Viewers can expect a blend of romance, fantasy, and suspense as the characters juggle their two different worlds while delving into a historical enigma.

Taking place in Jiangcheng during the Republic of China, "The Warrior" tells the story of Yan Yu Mo, an intelligence officer from a well-known family of calligraphers

Tao Zhen Yan, a trainee forensic doctor in the Republic of China, crossed paths with private detective Gu Nan Chuan during an investigation into a murder. Their destinies intertwined as they encountered the notorious stamp demon serial killer, leading them to collaborate in unraveling perplexing cases. (SubbingPaws on Ko-Fi)

Shortly before his wedding, businessman Fang Xue Wen is wrongly blamed for the murder of his fiancée Liu Jing Zhi and is gunned down. However, he is surprised to find himself waking up in a time loop, repeating the days before her death. With a strong determination to reveal the truth and avoid his grim destiny, Fang Xue Wen must hurry to identify the true perpetrator and end the cycle.

In the time of the Republic of China, Cheng Ru disguises herself as a singer in a nightclub to uncover the truth behind her father's death in a significant bank heist. As she develops a bond with merchant chief Yan Liang, surprising feelings and startling revelations about her betrothed are revealed, exposing a complex network of deceit. (TMDb)

Xiao Jiu, a woman who works with corpses, is tasked with transporting the body of a rich young man to an ancient estate. Upon arrival, she finds out that the man's parents are conducting a ghost wedding for him. The next day, the parents visit Xiao Jiu and insist that their son's body has disappeared and demand its return.

During the 1930s in Shanghai, Xiao Ke, a Communist operative, is double-crossed while in possession of confidential evacuation protocols, resulting in him being hunted down by lethal adversaries. In the midst of changing loyalties and concealed threats, he must outsmart his foes in a risky game of intelligence and selflessness for the cause.

Lu Yan is on a quest for retribution for his parents, but encounters continuous obstacles from Mu Lan. As their journeys intertwine, he realizes she is his long-lost love from childhood. With no choice but to collaborate, they expose the mysteries surrounding the elusive figure known as "Lu Chang He", who has been outsmarting them at every turn.

A peaceful village is disrupted by bizarre occurrences that reflect a tragedy from a hundred years ago. The appearance of a blood-written cursed message sends the town into a frenzy of fear. As the ominous atmosphere deepens, it becomes uncertain whether the danger stems from supernatural forces or a malevolent human conspiracy.

Left parentless amid the turmoil of the Republican period, Lai Fu endures a "fox spirit massacre" and refines his mystical abilities within a forsaken temple, ultimately becoming a wandering mystic. Ten years later, his path of revenge is set in motion by the "Weasel Immortal Wedding" predicament, drawing him into the web of the mysterious Miss Bai and the machinations of her affluent family. As strange occurrences plague Harbin, Lai Fu teams up with the determined Inspector Gu to delve into the mysteries. A startling discovery during the Bai family gathering reveals the true architect behind the “grey immortal” possession—the very traitor who killed his master! Together, they dismantle the Bai family's malevolent fortune-altering scheme and unveil a treacherous plot involving a troupe leader in league with the Japanese. Though justice prevails, Lai Fu chooses to abandon his newfound riches for a life of wandering. Both the headstrong Miss Bai and the spirited Inspector Gu opt to join him, turning the Five Immortals Conspiracy into a story of valor, where the conclusion of one blood feud heralds the start of new connections...

A decade-old case had a significant impact on the lives of multiple individuals. After ten years, these people were unexpectedly brought together by fate and joined forces to unravel the mystery. The incident involved a woman falling to her death from a building. Xiao Yi, who was on duty at the time, soon realized there was a hidden secret behind the case, possibly connected to Captain Lu Guo Xun. As Xiao Yi and the team tackled various new cases, they transitioned from being strangers to becoming a cohesive unit. Along the way, Xiao Yi caught the eye of Bai Zhe, the victim's son from the unsolved case previously investigated by Lu Guo Xun. Xiao Yi discovered Bai Zhe was conducting his own investigation, using extreme methods that Xiao Yi tried to discourage. Despite this, Bai Zhe remained resolute in seeking his version of justice. Eventually, Xiao Yi unraveled the decade-old case, bringing all involved parties to account. However, their victory was short-lived as they uncovered another unexpected individual pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

Centered on safeguarding the rights of minors, this series follows the establishment of a special juvenile prosecution unit. Prosecutor Lin Zhi Tao and his assistant prosecutor Bai En Yu work together to combat the darkness within society for the well-being of children. Beginning with intrigue and concluding with redemption, the story unravels mysteries and brings peace, allowing nature to take its course. (WeTV)

Executioner Yip Sheung-luk has carried out numerous executions throughout his career. In order to protect the pregnant daughter-in-law of his benefactor, Yuen So-sam, Sheung-luk arranges for her to seek refuge in the capital with the well-known midwife Fa Yui-hung. A series of unusual murders occur, leading Sheung-luk to use his skills to save an innocent life. However, this act lands both Sheung-luk and Yui-hung in trouble with the royal court due to the mysterious origins of the baby boy. Despite facing challenges, the unlikely pair bond and form a strong relationship. Meanwhile, a young couple, Chek Tsz-chau and Chuk Siu-moon, who have spent most of their lives in a brothel, seek shelter at Yui-hung's residence. Siu-moon implores Sheung-luk to take Tsz-chau as his apprentice, but Tsz-chau's reckless nature threatens to derail their plans. The arrival of the enigmatic magician Szema Chau alters Sheung-luk's life forever. As the baby boy's true identity is revealed, everyone involved finds themselves in imminent danger.

One year after Qin Hong escaped from a homicide investigation, her body is discovered to be absent from the ocean. Despite having strong evidence and a confession, the case seems to be resolved, yet Detective Liu Wang is troubled by the absence of the body and questions whether Qin Hong is really deceased, sensing that there may be additional layers to the narrative.

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.