Detective L (2019)

绅探 · 绅探 ‧ Drama ‧ 2019

Set in the Republican Era in Shanghai in the 1930s, an intriguing crime case emerges amidst the bustling city. A beautiful new graduate of the police academy, Qin Xiao Man, joins the investigation unit. The famous detective Luo Fei becomes her colleague and neighbour. Together, they solve case after case with a growing conspiracy appearing.

What it's about

Detective L (2019) is a 2019 Chinese drama produced in China, originally airing on Tencent Video WeTV. It runs for 24 episodes of roughly 40 min. each. The story is categorised as Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Comedy, with notable themes including Crime Solving Duo, Chinese Republican Era, Investigation, Suspense, Detective Fiction. It currently holds a community score of 8.2/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Detective L (2019)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Detective L (2019). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Shen Tan · Детектив Эл · 紳探

Should you watch Detective L (2019)?

If you enjoy thriller / historical, Detective L (2019) is worth your time. With 24 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.