What if the victim isn't perfect—and the lawyer defending her is even more compromised?
45 minSeason 1 • Episode 29
LatestLin Kan is a lawyer hired to represent a woman who accuses her boss of workplace assault. As the case becomes more complex, Lin Kan is forced to confront her own ethical dilemmas.
Acting
Zhou Xun's micro-expressions could win cases without dialogue.
Writing
Refuses easy heroes; every character has dirt under their nails.
Direction
Yang Yang frames power through who sits, who stands, who waits.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's #MeToo wave, the series sparked debate about whether it critiques or reinforces systemic silence. State censors reportedly demanded reshoots.
Zhou Xun reportedly insisted on filming courtroom scenes in single takes to maintain exhaustion and authenticity—no cuts meant no escape for cast or crew.
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