Shadow Punisher (魅影神捕 / Mei Ying Shen Bu) is a 2026 Chinese historical mystery and investigation drama with supernatural elements, starring Luo Yun Xi, Fang Yi Lun, and Shen Yu Jie. The story follows Li Si, known as Master Qing Yang, as he infiltrates the Imperial Detective Bureau to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of the Fourth Prince. There, he joins forces with forensic examiner Bai Zhenzhu and ghost detective Meng Rui to form the elite team known as the Divine Detectives.
Title: Shadow Punisher
Chinese Title: 魅影神捕 / Mei Ying Shen Bu
Broadcast Date: 2 October , 2026
Broadcast Network: iQiyi
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Investigation, Supernatural
Director: Zheng Wei Wen
Screenwriter: Chen Yu Han, Hou Wen Wen
Producer: Shao Wen Yi
Art Director: Cao Run Chen
Stylist: Huang Wei
Production Company: iQiyi, Zhan You Wen Hua
Episodes: 30
Watch On: iQiyi and YouTube
Shadow Punisher Synopsis
The story centers on Li Si, known as Master Qing Yang, who deliberately infiltrates the Imperial Detective Bureau to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of the Fourth Prince. There, he meets Bai Zhenzhu, the empire’s top forensic examiner known as Detective Frost, and Meng Rui, a ghost detective skilled in martial arts who carries a deep-seated thirst for revenge.
Together, the three form the elite team known as the “Divine Detectives.” Working in perfect harmony, they face dangers, uncover hidden secrets, and solve the “Eight Great Mysterious Cases.”
Story Breakdown
Li Si’s Investigation
Li Si, known as Master Qing Yang, deliberately infiltrates the Imperial Detective Bureau as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of the Fourth Prince.
Detective Frost
Inside the bureau, Li Si meets Bai Zhenzhu, the empire’s top forensic examiner, who is known as Detective Frost.
The Ghost Detective
Li Si and Bai Zhenzhu are joined by Meng Rui, a ghost detective skilled in martial arts who carries a deep-seated thirst for revenge.
The Divine Detectives
The three form an elite team known as the “Divine Detectives,” working together to face dangers and uncover hidden secrets.
The Eight Great Mysterious Cases
As the Divine Detectives work together, they take on the “Eight Great Mysterious Cases,” using their different abilities to investigate and solve the mysteries they encounter.
Shadow Punisher Cast
Main Roles
- Luo Yun Xi as Li Si / Master Qingyang, Owner of Star Gathering Pavilion
- Fang Yi Lun as Meng Rui
- Shen Yu Jie as Bai Zhenzhu / Constable Frost of Divine Constable Bureau
- Qi Yan Di as Qing Wu
Supporting Roles
- He Hong Shan as Xuanyuan Shan
- Wang Hai Xiang as Yan Cheng
- Ma Wen Yuan as Lou Tianming
- Niu Zi Fan as Zhou Tiao
- Xu Zheng Xi as Zhou Zhu
- Zong Feng Yan as Guo Anbang
- Wang Xi Chao as Zhao Shanlei
- Qian Yong Chen as Bai Qi
- Ye Zu Xin as Ji Da / Ji Er
- Zhang Jun Ning as Gong Sihai
- Sha Bao Liang as Qin Dayuan
- Xiao Han as Chu Huan’er / Qiangong Ling Long
- Lu Ke Ran as Xia Jiuying
- Carol Zheng as Old Madame Gong
- Ruan Sheng Wen as Huo Daozhang
- Chen Sheng Heng as Jiang Zhan
- Dong You Lin as Xiao Ning
- Du Yu Ming as Lao Si Tou
- Jiang Kai as Tang Yiming
- Shu Ya Xin as Tang Yiming (Young)
- Jin Jun Xiu as Situ Bo
- Li Mu Yan as Zhi Lan
- Li Ya Nan as Shi Dezong
- Liang Song Qing as Jin Se
- Song Wen Zuo as Huang Bingshui
- Tang Guo Zhong as Wen Bu
- Tu Xian Zhi as Zhou Zexi
- Wang Wen Jie as Zhou Miao
- Wei Wei as Yun Hao
- Xia Ming Hao as Du An
- Yu Yao as Gong Le
- Zhan Xuan as Yan Zige / Yan Zisheng
- Zhang Zi Xin as Ding Liu
- Zhao Xun as Li San
- Yu Tong as Aunt Hua
- Wang Yi Meng as Qin Ji
- Wang Jian as Uncle Chang
- Wang Yu Sen as Xiao Qi
- Feng Jun Jie as A Lai
- Sun Zi Jun as Xiu Niang
- Liu Yong Qi as Wen Nansheng (Scholar)
- Ren Xi Hong as Huang Gang
- Li Jia Ying as Yin Jie’s Wife
- Yu Xiao Dong as Magistrate Master
- Fan Wei as Nan Yan
- Zhao Zhuo Ting as Wen Nansheng (Coroner)
- Han Yuan Qing as Yin Kui
- Xue Jing Zhi as Du Zhongtao
