Original Sin (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2018, Original Sin is a crime series.
What it’s about. While growing up, Chi Zhen (Ronald Zhai) learns all the necessary skills and tricks to survive in a harsh world. He becomes an unscrupulous lawyer, but is caught by the police for a crime and sent to jail. Lu Li (Andrew Yin), on the other hand, is the top student of the police academy. When he starts working as a police officer, he manages to solve several big cases in a few years time only and is thus appointed as the chief of his police station. Four years later, the released Chi Zhen is on his way to become a successful businessman while Lu Li is trying to find hints in a mysterious case. Fate brings Chi Zhen and Lu Li eventually together, and while they start out as opponents, they later become partners and friends who even put their lives in each other’s hands.
Who’s in it. Original Sin stars Zhai Tianlin as Chi Zhen, Michelle Bai as Wu Wenxuan, Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling as Suo Fei and Li Ruoning as Wen Miaoling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Original Sin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Original Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Original Sin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Original Sin (2018)?
- In US, Original Sin is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Original Sin worth watching?
- Original Sin holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Original Sin?
- Original Sin stars Zhai Tianlin, Michelle Bai, Cherry Ngan Cheuk-Ling, Li Ruoning and Yin Zheng.
- When was Original Sin released?
- Original Sin was released in 2018.