Is Shadow Detective coming back?

Shadow Detective ended on November 30, 2025, on iQIYI.

The show was a drama series set in 1930s Shanghai, centered around the mysterious death of a female university student and the subsequent investigation. Detective Guan Cen from the Central Police Department and Lu Yizhen, a college student with a love for detective novels, became involved in uncovering a child kidnapping case that had taken place 17 years earlier. Over the course of the series, they worked together to reopen the case and address ongoing crimes related to child trafficking, gradually revealing the truth behind long-standing nightmares.

Shadow Detective was a crime, romance, and drama series that premiered in late 2025. It depicted the efforts of police officers and civilians in solving complex cases during a turbulent period in Shanghai's history, blending elements of mystery and personal relationships. The series consisted of 24 episodes, each approximately 33 minutes long, and showcased the characters' dedication to justice amidst a backdrop of societal upheaval.