Hanging Mirrors

Plot Overview

Dynamic Duo:
Simon Yam plays seasoned detective Lin Guoqiang, who is forced to team up with Xu Xiao, portrayed by Zhu Yucheng, a tech-savvy task force leader, to solve the sewer dismemberment case. Their initial conflicts in investigative philosophy (Lin advocates for trace analysis while Xu relies on technology) evolve into a mentor-mentee relationship, highlighting the generational tension in detective work.
Archaeological Involvement:
Zhang Lingxin portrays archaeologist Chen Nan, who discovers that the murderer mimics the ancient "mirror burial" ritual through historical texts and traces at the crime scene, turning the case into a metaphor for the dark sides of history.
Twisted Ending:
The identity and motive of the killer hide dual traps—what appears to be a revenge-driven serial killer is actually linked to an unresolved case from twenty years ago, ultimately revealing the plight of society's marginalized individuals behind the "violence begets violence" theme.

Character Highlights

Huang Yi's Transformation:
Following her role in "Destiny and Saving," Huang Yi takes on a cult follower's character, portraying a key supporting role with a blend of pathological tenderness and obsessive traits.
Veteran Actors' Support:
Liu Peiqi guest stars as a retired trace expert, enhancing the narrative depth through his dynamic with Ren Dahua, representing the "technical vs. intuitive" approach to investigations.

Production Details

Scene Authenticity:
The production team built a 1:1 scale sewer system and used 3D scanning to recreate the crime scene, earning the moniker "China's version of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.'"
Social Metaphor:
Writer Wang Tao weaves the concept of "mirroring" throughout the series—criminal methods and investigative logic reflect each other, echoing the theme of "Hanging Mirrors" that seeks to shatter illusions.

(Note: This introduction is based on publicly available information from the production team and does not include unverified content.)