Is The Narcotic Operation coming back?

The Narcotic Operation ended on July 25, 2025, on CCTV-8. The show concluded after its 33rd episode aired on that date, wrapping up its storylines and character arcs.

The series was a drama, action, and crime show that first premiered on July 12, 2025. It was set in 1995 and depicted the efforts of anti-drug police and drug manufacturers involved in a complex drug trade. The story followed Lu Shaohua, who became a methamphetamine producer after going bankrupt, and Lin Qiangfeng, an undercover police officer dedicated to dismantling drug networks. Over the course of the series, the narrative explored their ongoing conflict, with Lin and his team working tirelessly to break through Lu Shaohua's criminal conspiracy while he expanded his operations both domestically and internationally.

The runtime for each episode was approximately 46 minutes.