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Burning

Burning

20207.01 Season51 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Grandfather Gao Sihai, a forensic expert, faces wrongful accusations that impact his career and health. His son, Gao Jian, died while investigating an unsolved case, which is now questioned. Gao Feng, the grandson, becomes involved in the case and works to uncover the truth, facing numerous challenges along the way.

Created by Yuxin Chen
Written by Yuxin Chen
NetworksDragon Television

Top Cast

Jing Chao

Jing Chao

Gao Feng

Karlina Zhang

Karlina Zhang

Xu Jiatong

Tan Kai

Tan Kai

Feng Kai

Xi Meijuan

Xi Meijuan

Zhao Yu'e

Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

Shen Chaoying

Liu Mintao

Liu Mintao

Chen Jie

Zhang Zhijian

Zhang Zhijian

Liu Zhijian

Feng Lei

Feng Lei

Li Xian

Du Zhiguo

Du Zhiguo

Gao Sihai

Michael Tong Chun-Chung

Michael Tong Chun-Chung

Cui Tianxing

Themes & Keywords

nurseinvestigationpolice officerpolice departmentwrongfully accused

About Burning

Burning is a mystery, crime series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of nurse, investigation, police officer, police department, wrongfully accused. Created by Yuxin Chen, it stars Jing Chao, Karlina Zhang, Tan Kai. Grandfather Gao Sihai, a forensic expert, faces wrongful accusations that impact his career and health. His son, Gao Jian, died while investigating an unsolved case, which is now questioned. Gao Feng, the grandson, becomes involved in the case and works to uncover the truth, facing numerous challenges along the way.

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