Justice in the Dark

Set in year 253 of the Neo-Civilization, Justice in the Dark follows Captain Luo Weizhao, a disciplined law officer, and Pei Su, a reflective investigator, as they probe a string of crimes linked to a contentious group called the 'Apaths.' What begins as standard casework slowly reveals experiments and policies that blur legal lines and reshape social assumptions about choice and responsibility. The investigators piece together evidence, interview witnesses, and question experts, and every episode tightens the mystery while keeping the central ethical questions open. The show favors character-driven scenes and moral puzzles over tidy resolutions, so mysteries feel simmering rather than fully solved.

Released in 2023, the series was directed by Qiu Zhongwei and created by Priest, drawing on Priest's speculative fiction sensibility. It stars Zhang Xincheng, Fu Xinbo, Zhao Zhiwei, Liu Yihong, and Xiao Yu, premiering on Chinese streaming platforms.

Viewers and reviewers have given it high marks, reflected in a 9.1/10 user average from a small sample. The show blends crime procedural elements with science fiction ethics, asking how much control people really have and what hope means under surveillance and social engineering. Performances are singled out for praise.

Although relatively new, Justice in the Dark has generated lively online discussion about the moral status of the 'Apaths' and parallels to AI and social control. Fans have produced theory threads and analyses that keep the conversation going between seasons, and scenes have been clipped widely on social platforms.

As of its initial run there are no widely reported major awards for the series, but it has attracted critical attention and a dedicated audience. Its high viewer ratings and strong word of mouth have kept it in industry discussions, and it has been mentioned in year-end genre roundups.