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In the Name of the Brother

2024Show1 season40 episodes

MysteryWar & Politics
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery series about history and mystery, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In 1945, Harbin has come under the rule of Japan's puppet state known as Manchukuo. Communist agent Song Zhuo Wen successfully infiltrates Harbin Secret Service where Guan Xue holds a post as the chief of special police.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Espionage Thriller
  • Historical Manchukuo Setting
  • Psychological Cat-and-Mouse Game
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Intense Political Intrigue
  • Strong Female Lead Dynamics
  • Atmospheric Period Drama
  • Suspenseful Narrative Arc

Cast

24 of 77 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zhang Li
Written by
Wang Xiaoqiang, Liu Jin Fei
Produced by
Wu Zheng

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 2024 · May 9, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 2024
Last aired
May 9, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 40 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, War & Politics, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is In the Name of the Brother worth watching?"

Questions about In the Name of the Brother

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Is In the Name of the Brother worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 4.5).

Is In the Name of the Brother okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is In the Name of the Brother in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.