Is Playing Go coming back?

Playing Go ended on April 8, 2025, on CCTV-8. The series concluded after its 22nd episode aired on that date.

Playing Go was a crime and mystery series set in a southern Chinese city during the early 21st century. It followed Cui Ye, a Go teacher whose life took a dark turn after he became involved in a crime. The show depicted his descent into illegal activities and the relentless pursuit by his police officer brother, Cui Wei. The narrative explored themes of family, morality, and law through the lens of a gripping story about two brothers on opposite sides of the law.

The cast included Wang Bao Qiang as Cui Ye and Chen Ming Hao as Cui Wei. The series had a runtime of 46 minutes per episode.