Under the Power (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Under the Power is a drama, mystery and comedy series.

What it’s about. In the final years of the reign of Jiajing Emperor during the Ming Dynasty, Lu Yi of the Jing Yi Wei is commissioned to investigate the disappearance of funds that have been set aside for river repairs in Yangzhou. He is assisted by Yuan Jin Xia of the Liushanmen. The two accidentally become involved in a conspiracy. The talented female constable Yuan Jin Xia gets into a disagreement with the hot-tempered Jin Yi Wei Lu Yi over a case that they are both involved in. Jin Xia thought that she'd never encounter Lu Yi again in this lifetime, yet fate has its way of bringing two people back together. Government funds have been stolen and Jin Xia receives orders to assist Lu Yi in his investigation. They are unable to get along at first but learn to work together through the hardships. Eventually, they develop feelings for each other to become lovers. However, things go awry when the truth about the past comes to light. Jin Xia is the orphan of the Xia Yan case from many years ago and she bears the burdens of the bloodshed that destroyed her family. (Source: ChineseDrama.info) ~~ Adapted from a novel of the same name by Lan Se Shi

Who’s in it. Under the Power stars Ren Jialun as Lu Yi, Tan Songyun as Yuan Jinxia, Han Dong as Yan Shifan and Ye Qing as Shangguan Xi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Under the Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Power page.

If you liked it. Fans of Under the Power tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.