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Release Year2020
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
Votes4
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Burning River
About The Burning River
Two boggling mysteries have occurred in a small town in Xinan. A female police captain joins hands with a young detective to conduct an investigation. Although a clear motive can be seen, the two discover a series of unknown secrets. One case involves a late-night ride hailed through an online platform that goes terribly wrong. As more and more clues resurface, the cases in the hands of the police hands become complicated and entangled. In a desperate attempt to find the real culprit, events closely link the past, present, and future of the small town.
Directed by —, The Burning River leans on a strong ensemble — Jiang Qinqin, Zhou You, Tian Xiaojie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2020.
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