Chinese Title: 以法之名 (Yi Fa Zhi Ming)
English Title: In the Name of Justice
Genre: Crime, Legal, Drama
Episodes: 36
Director: Fu Dong Yu (The Guilty), Zheng Shi Long (Faith Makes Great)
Screenwriter: (multiple writers including Fu Dong Yu, Zhang Cheng Long, Zheng Shi Long, and others)
Plot Synopsis
In the Name of Justice follows prosecutors in Haidong Province who reopen the notorious “Wan Group Organized Crime Case,” only to uncover evidence of collusion between judicial officials and criminal forces. As they dig deeper, they use whistleblower leads to unravel the truth and reopen the “213 Shooting Case,” ultimately dismantling criminal syndicates and bringing corrupt officials to justice.
The series showcases the professionalism and moral principle of prosecutors working within the legal system, emphasizing judicial oversight and the pursuit of fairness in a system where corruption had previously been allowed to flourish.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Zhang Yi as Hong Liang
- Li Guang Jie as Li Ren Jun
- Jiang Xin as Zheng Ya Ping
- Liu Jia as Lan Jing Ming
- Feng Jia Yi as Xu Yan Wu
Supporting Cast
- Hao Ping as Xie Hong Fei
- Michelle Bai as Jiang Min
- Shi An as Qiao Zhen Xing
- Mao Jun Jie as Liu Yun
- Tian Hao as Xiong Lei
- Huang Yi Wei as Jiang Yuan
- Wang Yi Di as Yang Jing
Production Details
Original Work: Original TV drama created for Chinese broadcast networks and streaming platforms.
Production Companies: CCTV, YOUKU, Supreme People’s Procuratorate Film & TV Center (among others).
Filming: Started March 4, 2024 and wrapped June 30, 2024, featuring on-location shooting to enhance authenticity in legal procedural scenes.
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 36
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired: June 24, 2025
- Final Episode: July 9th, 2025
- Original Networks: CCTV-8 (TV broadcast) & YOUKU (streaming)
Where to Watch
China:
- CCTV-8 — Terrestrial broadcast channel.
- YOUKU — Official streaming platform for domestic and (in some regions) international viewers.
International Platforms:
- YOUKU
Why It’s Worth Watching
- Realistic Legal Drama: Focuses on the workings of the procuratorate and the pursuit of justice against corruption and organized crime.
- Strong Cast: Features veteran actors like Zhang Yi and Jiang Xin, whose performances anchor the series with gravitas and a strong emotional range.
- Topical Themes: Reflects current social and legal issues in a compelling and dramatic format, balancing courtroom tension with investigative storytelling.
- Critical & Viewer Buzz: Despite a low start, the drama quickly climbed ratings charts and captured audience attention for its plot depth and pacing.
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