Steve Arnott est chargé d'enquêter sur la mort d'un policier, tué par erreur par l'un de ses collègues lors d'une opération terroriste...Il est alors transféré dans la brigade AC12 dirigée par Ted Hastings. Cette unité s'occupe des affaires de corruption qui affectent l'image de la police auprès des concitoyens. L'inspecteur en chef Tony Gates, récemment gratifié d'une récompense annuelle, entre alors dans le collimateur des agents de l'unité spéciale...

"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.