In the Name of the Law

Synopsis

During the review of the organized crime case involving the Wan Group in Dongping City, prosecutors from the Haidong Provincial Procuratorate, including Hong Liang, discovered judicial personnel engaging in favoritism and bending the law. Using the reported leads as a breakthrough, they uncovered the truth behind judicial corruption.

Overview

"In the Name of the Law" is a 2025 television drama focusing on prosecutors, directed by Fu Dongyu and Zheng Shilong. It stars Zhang Yi, Li Guangjie, and Jiang Xin in leading roles, with supporting performances by Liu Jia, Feng Jiayi, Ding Yongdai, Yang Shuo, Shi Jingming, Wang Jinsong, and others. The series consists of 36 episodes.

The drama is the first to unveil the function of the Eleventh Department of the procuratorate, which investigates crimes committed by judicial personnel, directly confronting the issue of "turning the blade inward" against internal corruption. The story follows prosecutors from the Haidong Provincial Procuratorate who discover discrepancies while reviewing a case, ultimately uncovering the truth about judicial personnel bending the law for personal gain.

Plot

Prosecutors from the Haidong Provincial Procuratorate, including Hong Liang (played by Zhang Yi) and Zheng Yaping (played by Jiang Xin), along with Li Renjun (played by Li Guangjie), the Chief Procurator of Dongping City Procuratorate, uncover suspicious points while reviewing the "Wan Group Organized Crime Case" in Dongping City.

The suspect Zhang Wenjing (played by Dong Qing) is framed and falsely accused, while the true mastermind hides within the judicial system. Using tip-offs as a breakthrough, the prosecutors follow the clues and eventually completely eradicate the corrupt forces within the judicial system, upholding the dignity of the law and ensuring fairness and justice.

With "discovering judicial personnel bending the law for personal gain during case review" as its main thread, the series showcases the prosecutors' perseverance and sense of responsibility in their pursuit of fairness and justice.

Cast

Reception

"In the Name of the Law" opened with a 7.6 rating on Douban, eventually stabilizing around 6.8-7.3 (rated by approximately 60,000 users). The series was once listed on Douban's "Weekly Chinese-Language Drama Reputation Chart."

Audience reception has been mixed. Some viewers felt the latter part of the series was somewhat drawn-out. However, overall, the drama is praised for its lofty thematic ambition, with its direct confrontation of judicial corruption being relatively rare in domestic Chinese television.

Cultural Impact

"In the Name of the Law" is a rare work in Chinese film and television that focuses on internal anti-corruption within the procuratorial system. The drama is the first to reveal the function of the Eleventh Department of the procuratorate in investigating crimes by judicial personnel, showcasing to the audience the determination to "turn the blade inward" against corruption.

The participation of Zhang Yi, a highly regarded actor, brought significant attention to the series. The professional competence and integrity displayed by his character, prosecutor Hong Liang, in the pursuit of fairness and justice, are widely admired.

References

1. Douban Movie: https://movie.douban.com/subject/36657787/
2. Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/以法之名/63499267
3. Gamersky: https://www.gamersky.com/news/202507/1955333.shtml
4. China.com: https://kan.china.com/article/6548794_2.html