# The Wanted Detective (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-wanted-detective/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Zhang Yunxiao |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Action |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Wanted Detective (2025) is a Drama, Mystery, Action series created by Zhang Yunxiao, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (74%), audience ratings (78%), Metascore (65/100), IMDb (7.2/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Wanted Detective — a major Wang Xingyue television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Framed as the notorious Night Devil on his wedding day, top detective Xiao Beiming is accused of murder and treason, forcing him to flee. Three years later, he returns to the capital, earning the trust of his apprentice sister, Zhong Xueman. With a team of fearless allies, he unravels a series of mysterious cases, to expose the real Night Devil and restore order to Da Qi.

## Cast

Wang Xingyue, Xiang Hanzhi, Chen Youwei, Zhang Nan, He Luoluo, Deng Kai, Feng Hui, Du Yuming

## Most searched questions

**Is The Wanted Detective worth watching?**
Yes — The Wanted Detective earns a 74% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 74%, audience 78%, Metascore 65/100, IMDb 7.2/10, and fan 80%. The Wanted Detective — a major Wang Xingyue television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is The Wanted Detective on Netflix?**
No — The Wanted Detective 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 The Wanted Detective come out?**
The Wanted Detective first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Zhang Yunxiao; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Wanted Detective are there?**
The Wanted Detective has 1 season across 36 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Wanted Detective?**
The Wanted Detective 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 The Wanted Detective?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Wanted Detective’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Wanted Detective?**
The Wanted Detective stars Wang Xingyue, Xiang Hanzhi, Chen Youwei, Zhang Nan, He Luoluo, and others. Created by Zhang Yunxiao.

**How many episodes are in The Wanted Detective?**
The Wanted Detective has 36 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is The Wanted Detective about?**
Framed as the notorious Night Devil on his wedding day, top detective Xiao Beiming is accused of murder and treason, forcing him to flee. Three years later, he returns to the capital, earning the trust of his apprentice sister, Zhong Xueman. With a team of fearless allies, he unravels a series of mysterious cases, to expose the real Night Devil and restore order to Da Qi.

**Who created The Wanted Detective?**
The Wanted Detective was created by Zhang Yunxiao. It is a drama, mystery, action series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Wanted Detective?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is The Wanted Detective finished?**
Yes — The Wanted Detective has ended (2025), with 1 season across 36 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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