The Punishment

2025 – 2026Show2 seasons40 episodes

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In a rapidly developing Hanzhou, police officer Qin Feng and his sworn brother Liu Tianye face off against dangerous criminals while grappling with deep moral dilemmas and the complicated ties between family, power, and justice.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Facts

December 25, 2025 · January 9, 2026 · Ended

First aired
December 25, 2025
Last aired
January 9, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 40 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Punishment worth watching?"

Questions about The Punishment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Punishment worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Punishment okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch The Punishment?

30 h

About 30 hours: 40 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2026.

Is The Punishment in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.