# Chasing the Undercurrent (2022–2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/chasing-the-undercurrent/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Critic Score | 69% |
| Audience Score | 73% |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 75% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Action |
| Seasons | 2 (80 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Chasing the Undercurrent (2022–2026) is a Crime, Drama, Action series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (69%), audience ratings (73%), Metascore (60/100), IMDb (6.7/10), and fan ratings (75%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Chasing the Undercurrent — a major Liang Jie television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Chang Zheng, the vice captain of the criminal police brigade, is investigating a shooting case in a suburban villa and locks up the suspect Zhao Pengxiang. The second child of the Zhao family, an inspector who didn't want to be involved in the death of Zhao Pengcheng, then becomes a wanted criminal. With the help of a secret investigation team dispatched by the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the truth, Chang Zheng not only faces confrontation with his relatives and loved ones, but also discovers his real identity. In the end, he discards his affection and chooses justice, and cooperates with the secret investigation team of the Ministry of Public Security to arrest the criminal.

## Cast

Liang Jie, Johnny Huang, Wang Chuanjun, Li Youbin, Sa Rina, Zhang Tong, Qin Junjie, Wang Ziqi, Zhang Zhijian, Cheng Yu

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Chasing the Undercurrent worth watching?**
Yes — Chasing the Undercurrent earns a 69% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 69%, audience 73%, Metascore 60/100, IMDb 6.7/10, and fan 75%. Chasing the Undercurrent — a major Liang Jie television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Chasing the Undercurrent on Netflix?**
No — Chasing the Undercurrent is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Chasing the Undercurrent come out?**
Chasing the Undercurrent first aired in 2022 and ran through 2026 (2022–2026). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Chasing the Undercurrent are there?**
Chasing the Undercurrent has 2 seasons across 80 episodes (2022–2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Chasing the Undercurrent?**
Chasing the Undercurrent streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Chasing the Undercurrent?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Chasing the Undercurrent’s 80 episodes take roughly 60 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Chasing the Undercurrent?**
Chasing the Undercurrent stars Liang Jie, Johnny Huang, Wang Chuanjun, Li Youbin, Sa Rina, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Chasing the Undercurrent?**
Chasing the Undercurrent has 80 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–2026).

**What is Chasing the Undercurrent about?**
Chang Zheng, the vice captain of the criminal police brigade, is investigating a shooting case in a suburban villa and locks up the suspect Zhao Pengxiang. The second child of the Zhao family, an inspector who didn't want to be involved in the death of Zhao Pengcheng, then becomes a wanted criminal. With the help of a secret investigation team dispatched by the Ministry of Public Security to inves…

**Who created Chasing the Undercurrent?**
Chasing the Undercurrent was created by Unknown. It is a crime, drama, action series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Chasing the Undercurrent?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Chasing the Undercurrent finished?**
Yes — Chasing the Undercurrent has ended (2022–2026), with 2 seasons across 80 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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