In the Dead of Winter: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the dead of winter, a mentally ill woman stops a passing vehicle to report that her husband has committed murder. Her shocking accusation leads detectives Shen Dongliang and Wu Hongbing to uncover the truth behind a series of gruesome dismemberment murders. But before the dust can settle, a string of new crimes erupts—a deadly savings bank robbery, the disappearance of a teenage girl, and a violent carjacking spree. As Shen and Wu pursue the perpetrators, they are drawn into a devastating human tragedy that will forever alter both of their lives.

Series details

• Title: In the Dead of Winter
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Crime
• Premiere date: 2026-08-04
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-08-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
• Typical episode runtime: 19 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 93014

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-08-04; final listed air date 2026-08-08; episode order: 26.

Source and licence

Adapted from In the Dead of Winter on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.