The First Shot

Set against the backdrop of 1998, before the establishment of the Narcotics Control Bureau within the Ministry of Public Security, the story takes place in the fictional northeastern industrial city of Halan. It follows the journey of anti-drug police as they work to dismantle a major drug trafficking organization in the city. The plot unfolds in 1997, during a sudden drug crisis that leads Halan to form an elite task force. These young detectives each have their strengths but know little about the new types of drugs emerging.
Faced with ruthless drug syndicates and cunning trafficking methods, these officers must overcome numerous challenges while making difficult choices between emotions and the law, justice and humanity. They support one another through thick and thin, creating a passionate legend of fighting against crime. The series began airing on September 3, 2024, on China Central Television's drama channel, simultaneously available online through Youku and Migu Video.