Justifiable Defense
{{Short description|2025 Chinese TV series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date= April 2025}}
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| s = 正当防卫
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| genre = {{ubl|Crime|Law|Mystery||Thriller| Investigation}}
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| screenplay = {{ubl|Jia Dongyan|Wu Yao}}
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| director = Li Yunliang
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| starring = {{ubl|Gao Ye|Zhang Luyi|Bai Jingting|Zhang Xinyi|Zhang Bojia|Ye Qing}}
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| country = China
| language = Mandarin
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| num_episodes = 16
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| location = China
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| runtime = 45 minutes
| company = iQIYI
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2025|06|28|df=y}}
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Justifiable Defense ({{zh|s= 正当防卫}}) is a 2025 Chinese crime and legal thriller series, starring Gao Ye, Zhang Luyi and Bai Jingting in the main roles;{{Cite web |last=Wei |first=Zhang |date=2024-05-20 |title=Justifiable Defense (2024) |url=https://chinesedrama.org/justifiable-defense-2024/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Chinese Drama (2024) - Cdrama (2024) List |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=China |first=Record |title=バイ・ジンティンが「正当防衛」の殺人犯、イメチェン図る最新作は5月登場か |url=https://www.recordchina.co.jp/b950414-s36-c70-d0196.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250323133825/https://www.recordchina.co.jp/b950414-s36-c70-d0196.html |archive-date=2025-03-23 |access-date=2025-06-09 |work=Record China |language=ja-JP}} it was released on iQIYI, China Media Group and China Central Television.{{Cite web |last=杨小玉 |title=iQIYI reinforces lead in the suspense genre with 7 new titles |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/27/WS676e420aa310f1265a1d54ac.html |access-date=2025-06-09 |website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}{{Cite web |last=Stalcup |first=Jamie |date=2025-01-02 |title=iQIYI’s Light On Theater to Return with Seven Titles |url=https://worldscreen.com/tvdrama/iqiyis-light-on-theater-to-return-with-seven-titles/ |access-date=2025-06-09 |website=TVDRAMA |language=en-US}} The series juxtaposes a current murder case with an old 'Campus Over-Defense' case, where the prosecutor previously convicted a suspect, but now seeks to exonerate an accused in the ongoing investigation. It explores 'Article 20' of the Criminal Law of China, focusing on the law's ability to ensure individual security.{{Cite web |title=爱奇艺首播！张鲁一、高叶、白敬亭领衔，悬疑迷不可错过！_灵渊_正当防卫_女性 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/875257197_122231943?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.3.17445750974026BubJGt&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=司法与人性的生死赌局！正当防卫大嫂高叶的制服诱惑引发全网_法律_张鲁 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/901847025_121145574 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}
Plot
Senior prosecutor Duan Hongshan is handling a case where a woman killed her abusive husband in response to domestic violence and is working to prove her innocence. Young prosecutor Fang Lingyuan is assigned to assist with the investigation. During the process, an old case resurfaces, complicating the current investigation. They uncover a connection to an 'Excessive Self-defense' incident on campus involving Li Mufeng, Mei Zheng, and Jiang Ting, which Duan Hongshan handled fourteen years ago. At the time, Li Mufeng, a young student, was sentenced to four years in prison for killing a bully while trying to protect his senior. As the investigation progresses, deeper ties to Li Mufeng come to light. Driven by integrity, the prosecutors navigate the complexities of justice, legal standards, emotional challenges, and unbiased law enforcement to reach a final resolution.{{Cite web |last=HOME |first=CPOP |date=2023-10-19 |title=Justifiable Defence - Gao Ye, Zhang Luyi |url=https://www.cpophome.com/justifiable-defence-gao-ye-zhang-luyi/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=CPOP HOME |language=en-US}}
= Article 20 of the Criminal Law: =
- General Principle: A person who acts in justifiable defense to stop an unlawful act is not criminally liable, provided the defense is necessary and the harm caused is not clearly excessive.
- Excessive Defense: If the defense exceeds necessary limits and causes serious harm, the defender may be criminally liable, though penalties can be lessened or waived depending on the circumstances.
- Special Clause for Violent Crimes: No criminal liability arises when using necessary force to stop an ongoing violent crime that poses an immediate threat to oneself or others, even if it causes serious harm or death to the offender.
Cast
Reception
Justifiable Defense was one of the most anticipated suspense drama in 2025.{{Cite web |title=即将上线, 3部剧过审, 白敬亭悬疑剧精彩来袭！_案件_剧中_凤凰鸾 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/888284796_122073516 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} It had drawn positive response among viewers interested in crime and mystery thrillers.{{Cite web |title=爱奇艺首播！张鲁一、高叶、白敬亭领衔，悬疑迷不可错过！_方灵渊_正当防卫_女性 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/879920037_122176757?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.4.17445750974026BubJGt&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} By May 2025, the series had collected over 1M reservations on iQIYI after the release of its official trailer.{{Cite web |title=白敬亭新剧《不眠日》《正当防卫》即将来袭，你更期待哪部？_角色_悬疑_剧中 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/866701561_122228302?scm=10008.1475_13-1475_13-11_11.0-3574002.0.0&spm=smwp.content-abroad.fd-d.6.1742871887459bOFfsfC |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=白敬亭首次演反派！《正当防卫》定档央八，张鲁一，高叶携手主演_灵渊_案件_法律 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/908246946_122172613 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} Significant anticipation centers on the series’ premise, cast dynamics, and Bai Jingting’s layered character despite his limited screen presence.{{Cite web |title=爱奇艺首播！高叶、张鲁一、白敬亭领衔，实力派阵容，想不火都难_案件_剧中_灵渊 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/873850868_122145262?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.7.17445750974026BubJGt&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=白敬亭新剧变身杀人魔，冷酷眼神震撼全网_张鲁_正当防卫_章若楠 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/889730739_122178355 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=5月大剧预告，平台好剧齐登场，爆款剧集能否诞生？_顶流_热播_题材 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/891067261_122073643 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} Zhang Luyi's intense gaze during the interrogation and Bai Jingting's physical transformation to portray a gloomy accused received critical acclaim.{{Cite web |title=谭松韵白敬亭“神仙CP”再合体！白敬亭“剧抛脸”帅出新高度？_观众_角色_网友 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/881243556_121995390?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.9.1744118321654cG4PMvJ&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=白敬亭新剧变身杀人魔，冷酷眼神震撼全网_张鲁_正当防卫_章若楠 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/889730739_122178355 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} In November 2024, the teaser release sparked widespread discussion about dark tone and its exploration of social issues like domestic violence and school bullying.{{Cite web |title=白敬亭再次涉足悬疑题材 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/872710982_122169776?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.27.174287218216644aBSGg |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=zh-cn}}
Production
In October 2023, the production house announced that filming for the series had begun.{{Cite web |title=《正当防卫》被央视官宣，4位实力派演员压轴，白敬亭抽到王炸_剧中_案件_灵渊 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/871388503_121948376?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.19.1742871840041bWY21yT |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} The series was scheduled for release on iQIYI, CMG and CCTV.{{Cite web |title=《正当防卫》央视开播！高叶张鲁一白敬亭破解双案，法理人性博弈_案件_方灵渊_李沐 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/870128867_122229721?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.1.17445750974026BubJGt&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} On 22 April 2025, the series received distribution licence to broadcast 16 episodes.{{Cite web |title=即将上线！近日过审下证3部剧，白敬亭悬疑剧将播，你想看哪部？_凤凰鸾_审查_故事 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/889106526_122229721 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=16集悬疑剧来袭！张鲁一、高叶主演，黑白对决，不可错过！_正当防卫_案件_剧情 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/886639015_122147183 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} In November 2024, its first teaser was released during iQIYI iJoy Conference held in Shanghai .{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Bai Jingting Drops Romance for Action in Justifiable Defense & Mobius |url=https://www.tonboriday.com/2025/03/bai-jingting-drops-romance-for-action.html |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Tonboriday |language=en}} Director Li Yunliang stated that after watching the series, the audience will have a deeper understanding of "Self-Defense".{{Cite web |title=爱奇艺首播！16集律政悬疑剧来袭！张鲁一、高叶领衔，值得一看！_陈婷_观众_正当防卫 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/893745405_121995526 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=《正当防卫》 主演：高叶，张鲁一，白敬亭（看书看剧在周建焯阅）_案件_调查_灵渊 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/903796159_122442047 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} The series offers an in-depth exploration of the complex social issue of legitimate defense.{{Cite web |title=16集悬疑大剧，白敬亭高叶张鲁一主演，悬疑迷必看_案件_方灵渊_正当防卫 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/893974055_122071917 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=16集悬疑大剧，张鲁一、高叶、白敬亭领衔主演，值得期待！_案件_正当防卫_观众 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/898906259_122072074 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title |tt29486431}}
- [https://www.iq.com/album/justifiable-defense-2024-173row4jnul?lang=en_us Justifiable Defense at iQIYI]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wArNeKbkZM8 Teaser]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM4TipnhODk&list=PLWnMeKaZKVEUrJqCGrX_Pq1kUK6pJg12t Official Trailer]
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