The Twelfth Second (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2021, The Twelfth Second is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Police detective Zhao Yi Chen's wife, Hu Jia Ying, who is six months pregnant, disappears one day leaving behind nothing but an 11-second emergency call. Nine years later, he receives a letter that leads him to a stranger's home, where he learns that his wife has been dead for a year and has left behind a mute 9-year old daughter. The drama tells both the story of Zhao Yi Chen's relationship with Hu Jia Ying and his investigation of the strange circumstances of her death, in which he uncovers shocking information about her. Adapted from a novel of the same name by Sunness
Who’s in it. The Twelfth Second stars Ren Zhong as Zhao Yichen, Wan Qian as Hu Jiaying / Xu Han, Dou Ruoxi as Zhao Xishan and Hou Yong as Zhang Zilai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Twelfth Second has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelfth Second page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelfth Second tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelfth Second (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelfth Second change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelfth Second worth watching?
- The Twelfth Second holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twelfth Second?
- The Twelfth Second stars Ren Zhong, Wan Qian, Dou Ruoxi, Hou Yong and Wei Lai.
- When was The Twelfth Second released?
- The Twelfth Second was released in 2021.