---
title: "Shanghai Dawn"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shanghai-dawn-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 127085
imdb_id: "tt6063458"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 50
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shanghai Dawn (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shanghai-dawn-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shanghai Dawn is a drama and mystery television series released in 2015. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the plot centers on a detective who finds himself embroiled in an intriguing and strange murder case. As the investigation gets underway, all clues point toward his ex-girlfriend as the main suspect in the crime. Delving deeper into the inquiry, the detective ultimately uncovers hidden political agendas and widespread corruption lying behind the murder. While grappling with these dark secrets and his own emotions, a helping hand unexpectedly extends to him from an unexpected figure. The production explores these themes against the backdrop of a complex web of hidden secrets.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1930s Shanghai detective investigates a murder case pointing to his ex-girlfriend."

### Why Watch
- Engaging 1930s Shanghai setting
- Intriguing murder mystery plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves complex political agendas and corruption
- Personal emotional conflicts for the protagonist
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with a murder case, dark secrets, and political corruption.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, mystery, intriguing, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (50 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 47 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Huang Zhizhong** as *田继叶*
- **Jordan Chan Siu-Chun** as *李炳君*
- **Yang Xue** as *何如是*
- **Yu Haoming** as *叶靖奇*
- **He Dujuan** as *许丽丽*
- **Li Sheng** as *阿玉*
- **Huang Wei** as *沈曼*
- **Shi Jingming** as *田守城*
- **Liu Lu** as *陈廖曦*
- **Yao ZengQiang** as *赵邦瑞*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is Shanghai Dawn set?
The series is set in 1930s Shanghai.

### Q: Who is the main suspect in the murder case?
All clues point to the detective's ex-girlfriend as the main suspect.

### Q: What else does the detective uncover during his investigation?
He uncovers hidden political agendas and widespread corruption behind the murder.

### Q: What genres are associated with Shanghai Dawn?
The series is categorized under drama and mystery.

### Q: Does the detective receive any assistance?
Yes, a helping hand extends from an unexpected figure while he grapples with his emotions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shanghai Dawn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/127085)
- [Shanghai Dawn (2028) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/455383-shanghai-dawn/prehled/)
- [Shanghai Dawn | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/433431-shanghai-dawn)

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