Checkmate (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 4.5
Released in 2022, Checkmate is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. It tells the story of Situ Yan, a young lawyer from Peking who was dismissed from his post for sticking to his principles. He comes to Harbin to become a detective where he meets the forthright and wealthy friend Luo Shao Chuan in ensuing cases. He also meets Zhou Mo Wan, a woman who dares to love and hate. Together, they dig up a huge conspiracy.
Who’s in it. Checkmate stars Hu Yitian as Si Tuyan, Leon Zhang as Luo Shaochuan, Viann Zhang Xinyu as Zhou Mowan / Fang Huaijin and Xuan Yan as Jin Qiming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Checkmate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checkmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checkmate tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checkmate (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checkmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checkmate worth watching?
- Checkmate holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Hu Yitian, Leon Zhang, Viann Zhang Xinyu, Xuan Yan and Qu Gang.
- When was Checkmate released?
- Checkmate was released in 2022.