Under the Moonlight

Luo Shu reads people the way others read books, and she turns that skill into a practical tool for solving crimes. Paired with magistrate Han Muzhi, she tackles a string of puzzling cases by noticing small gestures, inconsistencies, and motives that others miss. Her bond with the reserved Qi Menglin grows through tense investigations and quiet confidences, and their relationship often affects how leads are followed. As cases accumulate, private betrayals and local corruption start to interlock, suggesting a broader conspiracy that hangs over the city. The tone remains observational, with tension built through incremental discoveries rather than spectacle.

Under the Moonlight premiered in 2025 as a serialized crime drama, created by Xu Ziyuan and co-directed by Gu Qiming and Guo Feng, starring Hu Bingqing as Luo Shu alongside Zhai Zilu, He Peng, Ding Xiaoying, and Feng Xiaotong, and it emphasizes slow-burn procedural work.

No major industry awards or high-profile nominations have been recorded for the series so far, leaving recognition mainly to viewer discussion and smaller critical write-ups rather than formal prize circuits, especially during its first season.

Early viewers have driven online conversations about the show’s moral ambiguity and the chemistry between the leads, and short clips of investigative scenes circulate among fans. The series’ aesthetic details and wardrobe have inspired recreations and fan art, while message boards and social feeds trade theories about the larger conspiracy hinted at across episodes.

Critical response is mixed, reflected in a 6.8/10 average from a very small number of votes, so broader judgment is premature. Many viewers praise the emphasis on psychology and the strong lead performances, while others point to uneven pacing and occasional plotting gaps. Recurring themes include justice, secrecy, power, and how social status shapes who answers for wrongdoing.