Before the Dark (2013)

Drama · Fantasy

During the Liberation War, anti-smuggling officer Tang Jingyun is shocked to discover that his wife, Yuan Shuying, is involved with a major smuggling ring. When he continues to investigate, he is framed by corrupt officials and criminals, becoming their scapegoat. To uncover the truth and clear both their names, Tang Jingyun infiltrates the smuggling network, navigating dangerous alliances on all sides.

IMDb rating: 8.8 (864 votes)
Episode average: 9.4 +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: ZH
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

9.38 avg 6 episodes 9.5 → 9.8

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Visions	9.5	17
2	The Carpathians	9.5	14
3	Liaison	9.0	12
4	Don't Kill the Messenger	9.3	13
5	The Enemy of My Enemy	9.2	10
6	Something Wicked This Way Comes	9.8	5