

TV series
The Penalty Zone
2020–2021, Chinese, on iQiyi.
After spending ten years living in the shadows, undercover cop Gan Tian Lei wakes from a serious injury with fragmented memories and a chance to start over. As he tries to piece together his past and solve an unsolved case, he is drawn back into the criminal underworld he once infiltrated—where old friendships, buried secrets, and his ties to the Caesar Group threaten to blur the line between justice and survival.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 44
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Latest episode
S1 E44: Episode 44
Aired 13 January 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 11 December 2020
- Last aired
- 13 January 2021
- Network
- iQiyi
- Original title
- 黑白禁区
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Penalty Zone: quick answers
Is The Penalty Zone worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Penalty Zone are there?
The Penalty Zone has 1 season and 44 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Penalty Zone finished?
Yes. The Penalty Zone ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Penalty Zone on?
The Penalty Zone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Penalty Zone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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