Under The Skin

Under the Skin is a 2022 Chinese crime drama series directed by Xing Jian Jun. The show follows the story of Shen Yi, a young artist who is trying to make amends for his past mistakes. Shen Yi was a student at the Academy of Fine Arts, but an impromptu commission while sketching on the street lands him in the middle of a police case gone wrong, changing his life forever. Seven years later, Shen Yi joins the Criminal Investigation Unit as their new portraitist in the hopes of making amends. However, not everyone is welcoming of Shen Yi, especially Captain Du Cheng, who blames the artist for the death of his friend. As they work together to solve cases, Shen Yi and Du Cheng become a formidable force, but will their combined skills be enough to solve the mystery surrounding Du Cheng's oldest friend's death? The series explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. With its gripping storyline and talented cast, Under the Skin is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and mystery series.

You can stream Under The Skin on: Rakuten VIKI

Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Under The Skin include Black Snow, High Potential, True Detective, Dark, Unforgotten, Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.