DS Steve Arnott es transferido a la unidad de policía anti-corrupción después de la muerte del hombre equivocado en un tiroteo durante una operación antiterrorista por otro policía. La nueva unidad, AC12, liderada por Ted Hastings, se ocupa de los casos de corrupción que dentro del cuerpo de policía. El inspector jefe Tony Gates, recientemente galardonado con un premio anual, entró en la mira de los agentes de la unidad especial. Poco a poco van descubriendo que la corrupción puede llegar más allá de lo que pensaban.

"In the Name of People" is a Chinese television drama adapted from Zhou Meisen's novel.Set in the fictional city of Jingzhou, the series revolves around the intense anti-corruption efforts led by prosecutor Tian Guofu and anti-corruption officer Sha Rui Jin. As they investigate a series of high-level corruption cases, the drama unfolds a complex web of political intrigue and power struggles. Widely acclaimed for its compelling characters and tightly-woven plot, the show sparked significant social discussion and reflection on corruption issues in China. Starring actors like Lu Yi, Zhang Fengyi, Wu Gang, and Fan Ming, "In the Name of People" became a cultural phenomenon, resonating with audiences and contributing to a heightened awareness of anti-corruption efforts in Chinese society.