The Brink (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 2012, The Brink is a drama series.
What it’s about. Zhou Yi is a Communist Party agent. In order to facilitate him lurking inside the enemy, the organization dispatched a female operator, Gu Qiuyan, to pretend to be his wife. However, in the face of Gao Bin, the thoughtful and powerful opponent of the Secret Service, the true identities of the two faced severe challenges.
Who’s in it. The Brink stars Zhang Jiayi as Zhou Yi, Song Jia as Gu Qiuyan, Cheng Yu as Gao Bin and Li Hongtao as Lu Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Brink sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brink page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brink tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brink (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brink change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brink worth watching?
- The Brink holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Brink?
- The Brink stars Zhang Jiayi, Song Jia, Cheng Yu, Li Hongtao and Yong Mei.
- When was The Brink released?
- The Brink was released in 2012.
