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Justifiable Defense
2025·1 Season·15 Episodes·★ 6.7
Chinese original
Senior prosecutor Duan Hongshan from the city prosecutor's office is tasked with handling a case involving a woman accused of killing her abusive husband. Young prosecutor Fang Lingyuan from the provincial office is assigned to assist. As they investigate, they discover connections to a case from Duan’s past. Guided by facts and legal principles, they navigate complex issues of justice, sentiment, and law to reach an accurate conclusion in the case.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 15 episodes
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
15 episodes
2025
Cast
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