In The Name of Justice

Core Narrative:

Core plot & narrative arc
Case trigger: Prosecutors Hong Xueyou (played by Zhang Yi), Zheng Yaping (Jiang Xin), and Haizhou City Procuratorate chief Li Dong (Li Guangjie) re‑investigate the “Wan Group mafia case” and discover that suspect Zhang Wenqing was framed, unveiling a corruption chain between judicial staff and criminal gangs.

Inter‑departmental cooperation: Under the leadership of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, the procuratorate, together with public security, courts, and prisons, uses tips to reopen the "213 shooting case,” ultimately dismantling the long‑standing criminal "Tianlong Group" and punishing involved judicial personnel.

Good vs evil: The series adopts the perspective of prosecutors, highlighting their professionalism and principles, in contrast to anti‑hero rises seen in productions like The Knockout.

Production timeline & release plan

Filming: Started March 4, 2024, in Liaoning; wrapped June 30. On-site shooting recreated prosecutorial environments to reinforce judicial authenticity.

Marketing:

July 2024, a wrap‑up special aired; in June 2025, themed posters like “Armed & Ready” and “Silhouettes Showdown” highlighted moral conflict.

Screenings: On June 22, 2025, an advance screening in Shanghai featured director Fu Dongyu and actors Li Guangjie and Wang Jinsong.

Premiere: June 24, 2025, debuted on CCTV‑8 and simultaneously on Youku & Migu Video; 36 episodes total.

Cast & character highlights

Zhang Yi as Prosecutor Hong Xueyou, immersing himself in the prosecutor’s workflow, showcasing meticulous investigative traits.

Jiang Xin as Prosecutor Zheng Yaping, blending feminine sensitivity with judicial toughness, her courtroom scenes exude authority.

Wang Jinsong plays a key judicial officer; seasoned actors Ding Yongdai, Ren Zhong, and others represent facets of the legal‑political system, enriching the narrative layers.

Social significance & creative controversies

Real‑world warning: The series addresses societal concerns around judicial corruption and criminal‑judicial collusion, aligning with recent anti‑mafia campaigns and carrying legal‑education value.

Screenwriting credit debate: With writers unlisted before airing, industry discussions emerged on script authorship transparency—some public worry over narrative coherence.

Sources: National Radio and Television Administration filing, CCTV broadcast notices, Youku official materials (as of June 24, 2025).