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Babel

TV Show 2022 35m/ep Ended
Tencent Video A Tencent Video Original
Directed by 解航

Lu Xiao is the calm, precise captain of Haigang Police, known for solving difficult cases with a steady hand. When a baffling "Water Ghost" killer appears and a body turns up floating off the coast, ordinary investigative methods start to fray. A new roommate, Fang Yitong, brings unexpected... Read more

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About Babel

Lu Xiao is the calm, precise captain of Haigang Police, known for solving difficult cases with a steady hand. When a baffling "Water Ghost" killer appears and a body turns up floating off the coast, ordinary investigative methods start to fray. A new roommate, Fang Yitong, brings unexpected skills and an uneasy rapport with Lu Xiao, and the two begin working together. Their collaboration pulls them into murky leads, personal conflicts and small-town secrets, as they follow clues that challenge their assumptions without revealing the killer or the final outcome.

Babel premiered in 2022 in China, directed by 解航 and created by Xie Yu Hang. The Mandarin-language series features Qin Junjie as Lu Xiao, Deng Jiajia as Cui Shan, Liu Huan as Yu Sheng, Li Meng as Fang Yitong and Sun Hao as Cui Zhiming in key roles.

As of now, Babel has not been reported to receive major industry awards or high-profile nominations. There are no widely documented wins at prominent international ceremonies, and it has not been singled out in major television award coverage to date.

International recognition for the series appears limited, though it has drawn attention from niche online communities interested in modern mystery dramas. Viewers have discussed the show's recurring "Water Ghost" imagery and the uneasy chemistry between the lead investigators, but it has not produced widely quoted catchphrases or viral set pieces outside modest fan circles.

Critical and audience data remain sparse, the listed vote average reflects very few recorded responses. Review coverage is limited, but recurring themes include the procedural mechanics of policing, moral ambiguity in law enforcement, and the strain that secretive investigations put on personal ties. The show leans on atmosphere and interpersonal friction, contrasting methodical police work with intuition and small clues that point to larger social tensions in the city.

Details

Release Date
June 22, 2022
Episode Length
35m
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
30
Network
Tencent Video
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Country
China
Studio
Tencent Video +1 more

Cast

Qin Junjie

Qin Junjie

Lu Xiao

Deng Jiajia

Deng Jiajia

Cui Shan

Liu Huan

Liu Huan

Yu Sheng

Li Meng

Li Meng

Fang Yitong

Sun Hao

Sun Hao

Cui Zhiming

Chen Ran

Chen Ran

Cheng Lijun

Hong Jiantao

Hong Jiantao

Jin Jianfeng

Jin Xianzheng

Jin Xianzheng

Ci Wei

Wang Tianyu

Wang Tianyu

A Shui

G

Gu Tongzhi

Young Cui Shan

Director: 解航

Created by: Xie Yu Hang

Seasons (1 season, 30 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

30 episodes - 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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Babel has 1 season with a total of 30 episodes.

Lu Xiao is the calm, precise captain of Haigang Police, known for solving difficult cases with a steady hand. When a baffling "Water Ghost" killer appears and a body turns up floating off the coast, ordinary investigative methods start to fray. A new roommate, Fang Yitong, brings unexpected skill...

Babel stars Qin Junjie, Deng Jiajia, Liu Huan, Li Meng, and Sun Hao.

Babel was created by Xie Yu Hang.

Babel was released on June 22, 2022.

Babel is a Drama and Mystery series.

Babel is a fictional drama-mystery about police investigations and a mysterious "Water Ghost" killer. There’s no indication in the provided information that it’s based on real events.

Qin Junjie plays Lu Xiao, the brilliant and composed captain of the Haigang Police who is known for cracking complex cases and leads the investigation into the floating corpse and "Water Ghost" cases.

Li Meng plays Fang Yitong, Lu Xiao’s new roommate who becomes an unexpected ally and partner in tracking down the elusive murderer.

Babel has one season of 30 episodes and its status is listed as Ended, so there is no season 2 indicated in the provided information.