Desire Catcher - Chinese Drama 2023

Desire Catcher is a crime web drama directed by Wang Taotao, starring Zheng Yecheng, Xin Yunlai, Wang Jiayu, Yang Lin, He Yuhe, Xiao En, Hu Wenzhe, Zhang Fan, An Zijian, and Li Haoxiu.

The drama is based on the popular novel "邪恶的催眠师” by Zhou Haohui, tells the story of Lu Fengping, a genius hypnotist, and Luo Fei, a criminal police officer, who go from not knowing each other to working together to solve a series of hypnotic murder cases.

Details

English Title: Desire Catcher
Chinese Title: 无眠之境
Genre: Urban, Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Tag: Investigation, Detective Male Lead, Psychological Manipulation, Rape, Sexual Assault, Attempted Rape
Episodes: 24
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Wang Taotao
Screenwriter: Zhang Xiaohe, Qiao Yifeng, Guo Zhengjie, Li Lei, Cheng Yu
Producer: Tang Fan, Yang Yijing, Dai Ling, Chen Xixiao, Liu Qian
Product Company: MGTV
Released Date: 2023-04-23
Broadcast Website: MGTV, MangoTV Monsoon, Viki

Cast

Zheng YechengLu FengpingMain Role
Xin YunlaiLuo FeiMain Role
Wang JiayuXia MengyaoSupport Role
Yang LinBai YaxingSupport Role
Hu WenzheLiu DongpingSupport Role
Li KunlinYang XingchunSupport Role
Guan ChangGao MeiSupport Role
Shen ZhaochengYao ShuhanSupport Role

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Synopsis

The talented hypnotist Lu Fengping and the detective Luo Fei, who is deeply trapped in his own demons, join forces to uncover the truth behind a decade-old case that they were both involved in.

Together, they solve a series of murder cases involving hypnosis and ultimately expose the mysterious organization behind it all. Throughout the process, the two go from being suspicious and opposing each other to becoming brothers, and they grow up together.