Mermaid (人鱼) is a 2026 Chinese suspense crime drama starring Huangyang Tian Tian and Dong Yong. Premiering on Tencent on August 4, 2026, the 22-episode series follows the disappearance of a young girl that draws three lives together, leading to a gripping investigation filled with buried secrets, emotional struggles, and shocking discoveries. Here’s everything you need to know about the cast, synopsis, release date, and production details of Mermaid.
Title: Mermaid
Chinese Title: 人鱼 (Rén Yú)
Episodes: 22
Broadcast Date: August 4, 2026
Broadcast Network: Tencent
Genre: Suspense, Crime, Family
Director: Yang Lei
Screenwriter: Tian Liang Liang, Chen Chen
Producer: Fang Fang, Cai Jia, Wu Feng Wei (吴凤未), Yi Wen Yang
Executive Producer: Bai Yi Cong
Production Designer: Liang Zhen Hua
Art Director: Liu Yong Qi (刘勇)
Stylist: Zheng Jun Jian (郑军见)
Production Company: Linghe Media, Yi Wei Culture
Mermaid Synopsis
One missing girl. Three very different lives.
As the search pulls them together, each girl faces a choice that could break her or save her. Above ground, the city gleams, while below, a maze of dark tunnels hides long-buried secrets. One girl walks that lonely path through pain and unanswered questions until she uncovers the truth behind the disappearance.
But discovering what happened is only half the battle. The greater challenge lies in finding herself and making her way back to the light.
Mermaid Story Breakdown
The story begins with the disappearance of a young girl, bringing together three people whose lives become connected through the search for the truth. As the investigation continues, hidden tunnels beneath the city reveal long-buried secrets, forcing each character to face difficult choices and painful memories.
According to the official synopsis, one young woman follows the clues through the underground maze until she uncovers what really happened. Along the way, she must not only solve the mystery but also find the strength to move forward and rediscover herself.
