Synopsis Per TMDB: In 1930s Shanghai, detective Guan Cen (Wang Xing Yue) and university student Lu Yi Zhen (Wu Jia Yi) meet during an investigation into a mysterious death at a women’s dormitory. Two years later, Lu Yizhen becomes one of Shanghai’s first female police officers, working directly under Guan Cen. Together, they reopen an unresolved child kidnapping case, uncovering hidden truths and confronting the shadows of the past.
Airing 11/27~
He maybe The Wanted Detective before….but not anymore!
Stills:
Filmed in 2022 and wrapped up at the beginning of 2023! Took a while to get out because I believe there was issue with funding post production.
He looks very young (well, kap, he is young!). Lol
WJY is killing it with the short hair!
Trailers:
Wu Jiayi’s upcoming drama #ShadowDetective releases official trailer ahead of November 27 premiere. pic.twitter.com/06VzTbWICV
— Wu Jiayi Archives (@archive_wujiayi) November 25, 2025
❗️It’s finally here – Wang Xingyue’s new drama❗️
Shadow Detective will be released on November 27 on @iQiyi
…but, up until now, there’s no confirmation of its release on the international app… let’s hope iQIYI doesn’t let us down!! 🙏🏻#wangxingyue #shadowdetective #wujiayi pic.twitter.com/5i53TJKXFj— Wang Xingyue Fans (@WangXingyueFans) November 25, 2025