The Punishment - Season 1 (2025)

In 2008, Hu Xiaoyue, a police captain, dies under suspicious circumstances. His mentor Ye Tianyou returns to Hanzhou to uncover the truth, starting with a case Hu Xiaoyue was investigating.

In 1990, young Qin Feng nearly confronts the Zhao family who killed his parents. Adopted by Madam Wen, he grows up navigating dangerous loyalties and shadowy dealings.

In 2002, Xu Li reports a sexual assault, and Qin Feng uncovers that all may be connected to criminal mastermind Luo Bo. Ye Tianyou officially takes his post as police chief.

Xu Li attempts suicide as Qin Feng and Lao Mai rush to her aid. They also save Liu Tianye and Wen Jiangyong from danger, intensifying their pursuit of justice.

Qin Feng, Lao Mai, and Hu Xiaoyue discuss Xu Li’s suspicious teacher. Meanwhile, power struggles escalate as criminals manipulate Longwan’s business dealings.

Qin Feng suspects a police mole as power cuts and missing surveillance hint at sabotage, raising stakes in the investigation.

Lao Mai takes responsibility for an assault case to protect his team. Qin Feng tracks criminal Ye Siyuan meeting with Luo Bo.

Qin Feng investigates a money-laundering hub with Wang Tao and Bian Jing, persuading a hesitant ally to act swiftly.

Qin Feng visits the imprisoned Lao Mai, learning Xu Li’s case is neglected. Luo Bo tests loyalty with a symbolic orchid.

A tangled web of crime, family, and police unfolds as Qin Feng and Liu Tianye navigate loyalty, law, and personal stakes.

Wen Bo celebrates a tech competition win. Qin Feng fails to save Wang Tao’s mother in time, highlighting the cost of duty.

Qin Feng and friends endure grueling training, paralleling the search for a fugitive who threatens Longwan’s fragile order.

Qin Feng starts at Gutang Town Police. Undercover operations and surveillance hint at a criminal hideout.

A casino raid by Ye Tianyou and team captures a key suspect; Hu Xiaoyue nearly mistakes his mentor for a criminal.

Trust is built as Lao Mai lets Su Hongbao visit his dying father. He Biao targets Liu Tianfei, escalating tension.

Lao Mai and Hu Xiaoyue deliver grim news to Su Hongbao. Qin Feng probes casino links to corruption.

Lao Mai begins prison sentence, protected by allies. Liu Tianye struggles with fatherhood amidst chaos.

Ye Tianyou, Qin Feng, and Hu Xiaoyue pick up Lao Mai from prison, uncovering past injustices and corruption.

Qin Feng and Hu Xiaoyue set up Lao Mai with a taxi job. Liu Tianye expands his business, blending personal stakes and crime.

Qin Feng and Wang Tao uncover a drug dealer, while Zhang Xin notices criminal targeting in Longwan.

Families celebrate milestones, while debt collectors stir trouble, showing crime and life intertwining.

Qin Feng saves Hu Xiaoyue from a life-threatening accident, resisting a forced transfer meant to halt his investigation.

Financial projects stall under criminal influence, and Qiao Defu’s family is threatened to force compliance.

Lao Mai visits Xu Li’s grave, monitored by enemies; Liu Tianye navigates business and criminal pressures.

The family celebrates police academy success. A homicide reignites old criminal investigations.

Longwan’s secret funds are exposed; Liu Tianye acts decisively to protect his community.

The adopted siblings reflect on family and diverging paths, with law enforcement monitoring Longwan.

Ding Xiaoshuai and Wen Bo celebrate success; Liu Tianye takes preemptive action against potential threats.

Families gather as accidents trigger new investigations. Officials suspect internal corruption.

A city accident demands accountability; Ye Tianyou faces political pressure while coordinating investigations.

Liu Tianye monitors officials, while Qin Feng’s investigation continues amid construction accident fallout.

Qin Feng and Liu Tianye process the fallout of violent deaths, confronting moral dilemmas.

Qin Feng traces the attack on Zhao Wenxuan, leveraging Longwan connections for the truth.

Zhao Wenxuan reconnects with his father; Liu Tianye realizes events are spiraling beyond control.

Loss and trauma push Qin Feng to step back, showing the human cost of policing.

Ding Xiaoshuai and Wen Bo celebrate, while Liu Tianye strikes against unresponsive officials.

Xu Li is persuaded to report crimes; a sting operation leads to a deadly confrontation.

Qin Feng and Liu Tianye reconnect, sharing clues from past criminal cases to strategize.

Fireworks and birthdays mask urgent operations to rescue Meng Yu, revealing fragile family bonds.

Xu Li is kidnapped during a dance competition; Qin Feng and Lao Mai intervene to save the day.