

TV series
Checkmate
2022, Chinese, on iQiyi.
It tells the story of Situ Yan, a young lawyer from Peking who was dismissed from his post for sticking to his principles. He comes to Harbin to become a detective where he meets the forthright and wealthy friend Luo Shao Chuan in ensuing cases. He also meets Zhou Mo Wan, a woman who dares to love and hate. Together, they dig up a huge conspiracy.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E24: Episode 24
Aired 24 August 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 August 2022
- Last aired
- 24 August 2022
- Network
- iQiyi
- Original title
- 民国大侦探
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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Checkmate: quick answers
Is Checkmate worth watching?
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How many seasons of Checkmate are there?
Checkmate has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Checkmate finished?
Yes. Checkmate ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Checkmate on?
Checkmate isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Checkmate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Checkmate?
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