Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 罚罪 第二季 (Fa Zui Di Er Ji)
English Title: The Punishment
Also Known As: 罚罪 第2季
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Action, Crime
Episodes: 40
Director: Tian Yi
Screenwriters:
Original Work: Novel “Ying Xiong Jian Shi” (英雄简史) by Shu Zhong Min (舒中民)
Plot Synopsis
Criminal police officer Qin Feng (played by Huang Jing Yu) and his senior brother Mai Hongchao (played by Zhang Tong) witness the death of criminal investigation team leader Hu Xiaoyue (played by Wang Zi Qi) due to a mysterious phone call.
Hu Xiaoyue’s death gradually tears open the intricate web of interests among several major interest groups in Hanzhou. On one hand, their hometown Longwan is in deep crisis, and Qin Feng adheres to the agreement with his half-siblings Liu Tianye (played by Wang Chuan Jun) and Wen Jiangyan (played by Liang Jie) to protect their home.
On the other hand, their master Ye Tianyou (played by Li You Bin) arrives to help them. The two keenly sense the strange atmosphere inside the police station.
In the process of gradually breaking down various criminal gangs, every investigation is secretly manipulated by an invisible hand, and the clues are repeatedly destroyed, making this battle against evil increasingly dangerous.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Johnny Huang as Qin Feng
- Eric Wang as Liu Tian Ye
- Liang Jie as Wen Jiang Yan
- Li You Bin as Yu Ye Tian You
- Sa Ri Na as Wen Qin
- Zhang Tong as Mai Hong Chao
Supporting Cast
- Qin Jun Jie as Wang Tao
- Wang Zi Qi as Hu Xiao Yue
- Zhang Zhi Jian as Hou Mu Shou
- Cheng Yu as Ma Jin
- Xu Jun Cong as Luo Bo
- Zhang Xi Lin as Ji Zhu Jiang
- Fu Cheng Peng as Zhong Yan Ning
- Zhao Xun as Ye Si Yuan
- Xia Hou Bin as Zhao Peng
- Zhang Jin as He Gang
- Lu Si Yu as Liu Tian Fei
- Wang Chun Yu as Qin Tao Yi
- Fei Li Qi as Ding Xiao Shuai
- Wang Ting as Su Hong Bao
Production Details
Original Work: 40
Production Company: iQIYI
Filming: Filming began in Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Guangxi on November 18th and wrapped on February 16th, 2025
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 40
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired: December 25th, 2025
- Final Episode: January 9th, 2026
- Original Network / Platform: iQIYI
Where to Watch
China:
- iQIYI
International Platforms:
- iQIYI international.
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