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A strange murder case hides more secrets than you can imagine… In 1930s Shanghai, a detective finds himself embroiled in an intriguing murder case, with all clues pointing to his ex-girlfriend as the main suspect. As he investigates further, he uncovers hidden political agendas and widespread corruption lying behind the murder. Even while he grapples with his own emotions and the dark secrets he has discovered, a helping hand extends from an unexpected figure.

Set against the backdrop of massive economic growth in the 1990s, the story follows A Bao, a self-made millionaire and his journey from being a young opportunist with a troubled past to accumulating dazzling wealth in the city of Shanghai. It also follows his entanglement with four women who represent the pursuits of his life: adventure, honour, love and innocence.

In a city where heroin dealing can bring the death sentence, drug rings mean business…and so do the police. The activities of the city’s vice squad – including high-level sting operations and the interrogations of murder suspects and drug runners - are at the heart of the stories.

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The series provides a comprehensive look at Communist Party of China members' attempts to reconstruct the city and resurrect its economy after Shanghai was liberated in May 1949. It depicts how the Party liberates the city and uses its wisdom, faith and unity to tackle a number of political, economic and social issues. They were successful in guiding Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability and development. Based on true historical events, the drama focuses on the challenges faced by the city leaders in the first year after liberation. Party members had to fight bandits and enemy agents to stabilize social and political order and restore the city's production and trade.

In 1930s Shanghai, Xu Wenqiang forms a bond with Ding Li after rescuing Feng Chengcheng, the daughter of influential businessman Feng Jingyao. As they rise through the city's powerful business world, love, ambition, and rivalry threaten to tear them apart.

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The story takes place in the 1930s. NIP CHUN (MIU KIU WAI), one of the most influential gang leaders in Shanghai for the past twenty years, decides to step down after the sudden death of his wife. He earns his living by selling Shanghai steamed buns, and to make it up to HO SHUI-SAU (HEUNG HOI LAN, ANNE), he hires the lady as his helper. His withdrawal from gang activities has deeply disappointed SHEK SAI-KAU (WONG CHUNG CHAK, BOSCO), who is an ardent follower of him. CHUN was determined not to get involved with any criminal activities. But when he finds out that WU TAI-TSUEN, a buddy from his gang, may have something to do with his wife’s death, and when he sees how his former gang mates are mysteriously killed one by one...

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In a time when Shanghai was controlled by the merciless warlords, sworn brothers Kiu Ngo-Tin and Kung Siu-San have to rely on each other. Together, the ruthless Siu-San and the cunning Ngo-Tin create a world of their own, but in order to stay on top, Ngo-Tin has no choice but to leave his past behind completely, including his confidant and true love Ku Siu-Lau, a Peking opera apprentice. When Ngo-Tin catches the attention of a local casino boss, he is introduced to Kam Tong, Shanghai's most powerful tycoon. Along with Siu-San, Ngo-Tin and Kam Tong become legendary figures in Shanghai. But success is short-lived as a single city cannot accomodate three leaders; Siu-San and Kam Tong enter a battle for power, creating havoc in Shanghai.

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Wen Jia and Dong Yang meet in Shanghai and navigate the challenges of work, relationships, and personal growth in a city full of temptations, all while searching for true happiness and purpose.

A reimagining of the DC Comics character, as he fights crime in 1930's Shanghai.

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In 1910, in old Shanghai, a once inconsequential paparazzi becomes an industry darling once he publishes his portrayal of ten female celebrities, revealing the dark side of their glamorous lives.

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Years after two college sweethearts went their separate ways, Mosheng and Yichen rekindle their romance despite a barrage of challenges to their love.

Tao Wujie, a small-town graduate, begins his career as a teller at a Shanghai bank and gradually rises under the mentorship of veteran financiers Zhao Hui and Miao Che. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Tian Xiaohui enters the cutthroat world of trust capital, where survival demands ambition and sacrifice. As both are tested by temptation, competition, and shifting values, two generations of financial workers confront career choices that will reshape their futures—and their understanding of success in a city driven by money.

Getting inside the head of a violent criminal is not easy. But Simon Bo, a brilliant criminal psychologist, has the ability to get into the minds of even the most mysterious and violent criminals. He’s a professor at The University of Maryland and works as an analyst and advisor on the police department’s most violent or difficult cases. With the help of his young assistant, Jenny Jian, Simon delves into the thoughts and intentions of the criminal mind. As the daughter of a veteran police investigator with a deep sense of justice, can Jenny help Simon open up emotionally as they work together to solve crimes?

"Beautiful Beacon" tells the story of three women and their struggles during a war-ravaged period. The protagonists are Li Mei, a village girl, Zhao Lin, an intellectual, and Wang Yan, a nurse. The narrative begins with their lives in peaceful tranquility before the outbreak of war disrupts everything, plunging them into a brutal reality.

Eighteen Springs (also known as Affair of Half a Lifetime) is a 2003 drama-romance TV series based on the novel of the same name by Chinese author Eileen Chang. The series stars Ruby Lin, Patrick Tam, Jiang Qinqin and Li Liqun. It had the most simultaneous broadcasts on China cable/satellite TVs during 2004. The series was filmed in Shanghai and Taiwan.

The story of three childhood friends as they navigate through early adulthood together in the city of Shanghai. Three different women, three different love stories – together they grow as individuals through their experiences in love and in sorrow.

Shanghai in 30s: An intriguing crime case emerges amidst the bustling city. A beautiful new graduate of police academy, Qin Xiaoman, joins the investigation unit. The famous detective Luo Fei becomes her colleague and neighbour.

Set in the Shanghai Bund in the 1940s, it revolves around a female detective who solve multiple cases.

Set in 1930s Shanghai, the drama follows Ma Tianming, a cunning conman who becomes entangled in a dangerous political conflict. After a twist of fate makes him a suspect in a case, he assumes the identity of Hengshan Hospital’s chief doctor, Cai Likun—only to discover that Cai is a member of the underground Communist Party. As he struggles to maintain his cover, Ma Tianming finds himself caught between survival and a greater cause.

Back in the days when there was no television, people would visit lounges to watch singers perform. Gam Yin is a semi-retired singer who now manages talent and tries to set them up with more places to perform. Unfortunately, fate has brought her in conflict with Ling Fung, a well-known but arrogant singer in Shanghai. Ling Fung hails from a small village and has worked his way up to stardom. His childhood friend Chu Yuk-Lan has had a crush on him since they were young. These characters' lives intertwine when Ling Fung experiences a reverse of fortune and Yuk-Lan quickly achieves fame.

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Celebrated dancers Hua Hongyan and Bai Dailin are drawn into a brutal world of debt, power, and corruption, where love and sacrifice become their only paths to survival amid the city’s glittering decadence.

Terrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher.