The Knockout (Chinese TV series)

The Knockout is a 2023 Chinese criminal drama directed by Xu Jizhou, starring Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, Zhang Zhijian (actor), and Wu Gang. It tells the story of a police officer's fight against organized crime over a period of 20 years, showing the rise and fall of underworld figures and corrupt officials. It premiered in China via CCTV-8 and iQIYI starting January 14, 2023. The show takes place in the city of Jinghai, and chronicles the 21-year feud between incorruptible policeman An Xin and fishmonger-turned-mobster Gao Qiqiang.

Supporting

 * Characters around Gao Qiqiang


 * Characters in Jinghai Public Security Bureau


 * Characters in Jinghai Municipal Party and Government Organs


 * Other characters

Production
The name of The Knockout derives from a ci written by Mao Zedong in July 1930. Shooting began in October 2021 and ended in September 2022. Most of the TV series was shot on location in Jiangmen, Guangdong.

Reception
The Knockout is the top-rated TV series aired on CCTV-8 in the past nine years.