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A Life for a Life

7.120251 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

In the early 1990s, Du Xiangdong, a top student at the police academy, was reluctantly assigned to a detention center. When two suspects under his supervision unexpectedly escaped, it sparked Du Xiangdong's relentless pursuit that spanned over 20 years.

DirectorLu Chuan
Writers熊语真·Lu Chuan

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 18, 2025
E2
Episode 2
Apr 18, 2025
E3
Episode 3
Apr 18, 2025
E4
Episode 4
Apr 19, 2025
E5
Episode 5
Apr 19, 2025
E6
Episode 6
Apr 20, 2025
E7
Episode 7
Apr 20, 2025
E8
Episode 8
Apr 21, 2025
E9
Episode 9
Apr 22, 2025
E10
Episode 10
Apr 23, 2025
E11
Episode 11
Apr 23, 2025
E12
Episode 12
Apr 23, 2025
E13
Episode 13
Apr 23, 2025

Cast · Directed by Lu Chuan

QHQin Hao
Qin Hao
Du Xiangdong
HGHan Geng
Han Geng
Xu Wenguo
ZCZhong Chuxi
Zhong Chuxi
Liu Fenfang
SPShi Pengyuan
Shi Pengyuan
Yao Binbin
LBLin Boyang
Lin Boyang
Su Yonghong
LXLiu Xiaohai
Liu Xiaohai
Zhang Xiangyang
SXSu Xiaoding
Su Xiaoding
Tang Yaoxin
ZJZhang Jingwei
Zhang Jingwei
Liu Guangcai

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How many seasons are in A Life for a Life?

A Life for a Life has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

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Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of A Life for a Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Life for a Life?

No — A Life for a Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.