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Framed & Fugitive: The Best Detective Fights to Clear His Name
The show spans 36 episodes, blending historical drama with mystery and suspense. It follows elite detective Xiao Beiming (Wang Xingyue), who is framed as the demon “Ye Sha” on his wedding day and vanishes—only to return 3 years later to clear his name with help from his clever allies. Each of the seven interlinked cases—from "Bloody Statue" to "Sea Cliff Monster"—functions as a piece of the puzzle that gradually reveals the bigger conspiracy and identity of Ye Sha.
All the actors and actresses gave strong performances and delivered their roles exceptionally well. I'm impressed ♥
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Haiya is a tragic yet pivotal location within the narrative. The drama reveals that this region was once home to the elite Canfeng Army—a cadre once led by Xiao Beiming’s master, Zhong Yunchi, and General Huo Zongyao. By Episode 23, Xiao Bei Ming discloses to Fang Tianzheng that Haiya is tied to the roots of the “Yesha” (Night Devil) mystery. He explains that Yesha likely originated from Haiya—an orphan driven by vengeance over the Fengbo Lake incident—and that Yesha’s followers hinted at the region's deeper, darker secrets. The tension escalates by Episode 30 when the story unveils Haiya’s devastating fate: a deadly infection transforms the soldiers into feral beasts. The late emperor, fearing chaos and collapse, orders a brutal containment—sealing the city and, in essence, condemning innocent civilians to a brutal fate. It’s described as a place that has “become hell on earth.” In a courageous and emotionally wrenching act, Zhong Yunchi and his allies defy the imperial decree to save at least one infant—an emblem of hope amid ruins. A chain of poor decisions ultimately led to this tragedy.
The finale reveals Tong Shuang (He Luoluo) as the true Night Devil / Yesha. He basically started to hate people around him. As he was literally treated poorly by his adopted parents, no one truly cared about him. I felt bad for him. 😢
And I think I became a fan of Yesha. I think i'm crazy 🤪 😂 He consistently stayed a step ahead of Bei Ming. He was really smart 🧠 Big Brains U know 😂
The concluding arc emphasizes justice, sacrifice, and teamwork, wrapped in intellectual drama. The romance thread, while present, plays second fiddle to the mystery-driven storytelling. If you're drawn to thoughtful, puzzle-like mysteries wrapped in historical ambience, with morally probing character arcs, The Wanted Detective is well worth your time. It rewards attention to detail and patience with its layered storytelling.
However, be prepared for a romantic subplot that takes a back seat to the central mystery.
All the actors and actresses gave strong performances and delivered their roles exceptionally well. I'm impressed ♥
----------------------------------------------------------FROM THIS PART SPOILERS BEGAN ---------------------------------------------------
....................................STORY ABOUT HAIYA.................................
Haiya is a tragic yet pivotal location within the narrative. The drama reveals that this region was once home to the elite Canfeng Army—a cadre once led by Xiao Beiming’s master, Zhong Yunchi, and General Huo Zongyao. By Episode 23, Xiao Bei Ming discloses to Fang Tianzheng that Haiya is tied to the roots of the “Yesha” (Night Devil) mystery. He explains that Yesha likely originated from Haiya—an orphan driven by vengeance over the Fengbo Lake incident—and that Yesha’s followers hinted at the region's deeper, darker secrets. The tension escalates by Episode 30 when the story unveils Haiya’s devastating fate: a deadly infection transforms the soldiers into feral beasts. The late emperor, fearing chaos and collapse, orders a brutal containment—sealing the city and, in essence, condemning innocent civilians to a brutal fate. It’s described as a place that has “become hell on earth.” In a courageous and emotionally wrenching act, Zhong Yunchi and his allies defy the imperial decree to save at least one infant—an emblem of hope amid ruins. A chain of poor decisions ultimately led to this tragedy.
The finale reveals Tong Shuang (He Luoluo) as the true Night Devil / Yesha. He basically started to hate people around him. As he was literally treated poorly by his adopted parents, no one truly cared about him. I felt bad for him. 😢
And I think I became a fan of Yesha. I think i'm crazy 🤪 😂 He consistently stayed a step ahead of Bei Ming. He was really smart 🧠 Big Brains U know 😂
The concluding arc emphasizes justice, sacrifice, and teamwork, wrapped in intellectual drama. The romance thread, while present, plays second fiddle to the mystery-driven storytelling. If you're drawn to thoughtful, puzzle-like mysteries wrapped in historical ambience, with morally probing character arcs, The Wanted Detective is well worth your time. It rewards attention to detail and patience with its layered storytelling.
However, be prepared for a romantic subplot that takes a back seat to the central mystery.
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