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Talking Bones 2018

★ 5.8/10 · 4 votes CrimeMystery 2 seasons · 66 eps Ended
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What is Talking Bones?

The story revolves around Shang Jie, the overly critical head of a crime investigation team; Xia Ying, a forensic examiner who is completely engrossed with her profession; Li Xue Kai, a detective and a good tracker; Song Mi, an innocent and ditsy analyst and Ying Ming, a second-generation rich who works as a criminal psychologist. The five form an unlikely team as they are the rejects of the department, yet through t

Type
TV series
Year
2018
Status
Ended
Episodes
66
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
May 29, 2018
Last aired
Mar 17, 2022
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
Tencent Video
Genres
Crime, Mystery
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The story revolves around Shang Jie, the overly critical head of a crime investigation team; Xia Ying, a forensic examiner who is completely engrossed with her profession; Li Xue Kai, a detective and a good tracker; Song Mi, an innocent and ditsy analyst and Ying Ming, a second-generation rich who works as a criminal psychologist. The five form an unlikely team as they are the rejects of the department, yet through teamwork and dedication, they succeed in solving the most unusual murder cases.

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Should you watch it?

“Five department rejects unite to solve unusual murder cases through teamwork and dedication.”

# crime# procedural# ensemble# investigative
Reasons to watch
  • diverse character dynamics
  • focus on teamwork
  • unusual case files
Keep in mind
  • features an unconventional team
  • characters are initially department rejects

Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas about mismatched investigators solving complex crimes.

The series focuses on crime investigation and forensic analysis.

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Cast

Zhang Lingxin Xia Ying
Gao Yiren Shang Jie
Cai Yida Li Xuekai
Zhang Jiading Ying Ming
Wu Mansi Song Mi
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Li Hanlin Lin Feitong
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Jiang Anjing Hu Qian

Episode guide

Season 1 · 36 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 30 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is Talking Bones?

It is a 2018 television series about a team of investigators solving murder cases.

Who are the main characters?

The team consists of Shang Jie, Xia Ying, Li Xue Kai, Song Mi, and Ying Ming.

What is the team dynamic?

The group is composed of department rejects who learn to work together.

What roles do the team members have?

The team includes a crime investigation head, a forensic examiner, a tracker, an analyst, and a criminal psychologist.

What kind of cases do they solve?

The team specializes in solving the most unusual murder cases.