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The Punishment is a crime TV series that premiered on iQiyi on December 25, 2025. It has 2 seasons and 40 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 40, aired on January 9, 2026.
In a rapidly developing Hanzhou, police officer Qin Feng and his sworn brother Liu Tianye face off against dangerous criminals while grappling with deep moral dilemmas and the complicated ties between family, power, and justice.
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40 episodes · 2 seasons
2025 · 40 episodes · Last episode: 10 months ago
E40
Xu Li is kidnapped during a dance competition; Qin Feng and Lao Mai intervene to save the day.
E39
Fireworks and birthdays mask urgent operations to rescue Meng Yu, revealing fragile family bonds.
E38
Qin Feng and Liu Tianye reconnect, sharing clues from past criminal cases to strategize.
E37
Xu Li is persuaded to report crimes; a sting operation leads to a deadly confrontation.
E36
Ding Xiaoshuai and Wen Bo celebrate, while Liu Tianye strikes against unresponsive officials.
E35
Loss and trauma push Qin Feng to step back, showing the human cost of policing.
E34
Zhao Wenxuan reconnects with his father; Liu Tianye realizes events are spiraling beyond control.
E33
Qin Feng traces the attack on Zhao Wenxuan, leveraging Longwan connections for the truth.
E32
Qin Feng and Liu Tianye process the fallout of violent deaths, confronting moral dilemmas.
E31
Liu Tianye monitors officials, while Qin Feng’s investigation continues amid construction accident fallout.
E30
A city accident demands accountability; Ye Tianyou faces political pressure while coordinating investigations.
E29
Families gather as accidents trigger new investigations. Officials suspect internal corruption.
E28
Ding Xiaoshuai and Wen Bo celebrate success; Liu Tianye takes preemptive action against potential threats.
E27
The adopted siblings reflect on family and diverging paths, with law enforcement monitoring Longwan.
E26
Longwan’s secret funds are exposed; Liu Tianye acts decisively to protect his community.
E25
The family celebrates police academy success. A homicide reignites old criminal investigations.
E24
Lao Mai visits Xu Li’s grave, monitored by enemies; Liu Tianye navigates business and criminal pressures.
E23
Financial projects stall under criminal influence, and Qiao Defu’s family is threatened to force compliance.
E22
Qin Feng saves Hu Xiaoyue from a life-threatening accident, resisting a forced transfer meant to halt his investigation.
E21
Families celebrate milestones, while debt collectors stir trouble, showing crime and life intertwining.
E20
Qin Feng and Wang Tao uncover a drug dealer, while Zhang Xin notices criminal targeting in Longwan.
E19
Qin Feng and Hu Xiaoyue set up Lao Mai with a taxi job. Liu Tianye expands his business, blending personal stakes and crime.
E18
Ye Tianyou, Qin Feng, and Hu Xiaoyue pick up Lao Mai from prison, uncovering past injustices and corruption.
E17
Lao Mai begins prison sentence, protected by allies. Liu Tianye struggles with fatherhood amidst chaos.
E16
Lao Mai and Hu Xiaoyue deliver grim news to Su Hongbao. Qin Feng probes casino links to corruption.
E15
Trust is built as Lao Mai lets Su Hongbao visit his dying father. He Biao targets Liu Tianfei, escalating tension.
E14
A casino raid by Ye Tianyou and team captures a key suspect; Hu Xiaoyue nearly mistakes his mentor for a criminal.
E13
Qin Feng starts at Gutang Town Police. Undercover operations and surveillance hint at a criminal hideout.
E12
Qin Feng and friends endure grueling training, paralleling the search for a fugitive who threatens Longwan’s fragile order.
E11
Wen Bo celebrates a tech competition win. Qin Feng fails to save Wang Tao’s mother in time, highlighting the cost of duty.
E10
A tangled web of crime, family, and police unfolds as Qin Feng and Liu Tianye navigate loyalty, law, and personal stakes.
E9
Qin Feng visits the imprisoned Lao Mai, learning Xu Li’s case is neglected. Luo Bo tests loyalty with a symbolic orchid.
E8
Qin Feng investigates a money-laundering hub with Wang Tao and Bian Jing, persuading a hesitant ally to act swiftly.
E7
Lao Mai takes responsibility for an assault case to protect his team. Qin Feng tracks criminal Ye Siyuan meeting with Luo Bo.
E6
Qin Feng suspects a police mole as power cuts and missing surveillance hint at sabotage, raising stakes in the investigation.
E5
Qin Feng, Lao Mai, and Hu Xiaoyue discuss Xu Li’s suspicious teacher. Meanwhile, power struggles escalate as criminals manipulate Longwan’s business dealings.
E4
Xu Li attempts suicide as Qin Feng and Lao Mai rush to her aid. They also save Liu Tianye and Wen Jiangyong from danger, intensifying their pursuit of justice.
E3
In 2002, Xu Li reports a sexual assault, and Qin Feng uncovers that all may be connected to criminal mastermind Luo Bo. Ye Tianyou officially takes his post as police chief.
E2
In 1990, young Qin Feng nearly confronts the Zhao family who killed his parents. Adopted by Madam Wen, he grows up navigating dangerous loyalties and shadowy dealings.
E1
In 2008, Hu Xiaoyue, a police captain, dies under suspicious circumstances. His mentor Ye Tianyou returns to Hanzhou to uncover the truth, starting with a case Hu Xiaoyue was investigating.
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
Wang Ziqi
Hu Xiaoyue
Li Youbin
Ye Tianyou
Zheng Xiaoning
Chu Qingtong
Qin Junjie
Wang Tao
Liu Mingjun
Wang Ming
Xu Honghao
Peng Hanzhang
Fu Chengpeng
Zhong Yanning
Zhang Tong
Mai Hongchao
Cheng Yu
Ma Jin
Sa Rina
Wen Qin
Xu Juncong
Luo Bo
Lu Siyu
Liu Tianfei
Ao Yang
Qin Limin
Zhu Hao
Wu Danian
Hao Shuai
Chen Shuifa
Liu Shijie
Young Liu Tianye
The Punishment has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 9, 2026.
The most recent episode of The Punishment, Season 1 Episode 40, aired on January 9, 2026.
The Punishment has 2 seasons with 40 episodes in total.
The Punishment first aired on iQiyi on December 25, 2025.
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