Unnatural Fire

Director and Production: Hardcore Realism in Professional Drama

Directors Tian Yi and Hou Jie: Known for their expertise in crime-related themes, they approach the story from the perspective of fire investigators, featuring real-life fire scene investigations and evidence analysis techniques that adhere to public security standards.
Professional Endorsement: Collaborating with multiple fire departments, the series reconstructs cases such as explosion sites and electrical fires, with technical advisors providing guidance throughout.

Plot Core: The Puzzle of Truth in the Fire's Ruins

Xu Tongsheng (played by Zhang Yunlong), traumatized by a childhood house fire, becomes a fire investigator. He teams up with childhood friend and forensic expert Jin Chun (played by Cai Wenjing) and criminal investigation deputy captain Shen Ye (played by Dai Xu) to solve a series of bizarre fires:

Key Cases: An arson case at an antique shop involving a body and a series of explosions at a chemical plant, each fire revealing traces of "human manipulation."
Family Secrets: While investigating the truth behind his family's fire, Xu discovers evidence that his father was framed, entangled in a power scandal from twenty years ago.

Character Highlights: Dual Tension of Professionalism and Emotion

Zhang Yunlong: Personally learns fire modeling and evidence analysis, portraying the conflict between "obsession and rationality."
Cai Wenjing: Builds on her forensic experience from "Game Changer," deepening the calm demeanor of her character as a "corpse whisperer," along with her emotional bond with Xu Tongsheng.
Tu Songyan and Wang Longzheng: Portray a corrupt official and a mysterious arsonist, respectively, with their clash igniting the dramatic climax.

Production Highlights: Immersive Experience in Fire Scenes

Combination of Special Effects and Live Action: Thermal imaging cameras capture the details of fire spread, while CGI recreates the three-dimensional burning process of high-rise fires.
Symbolic Metaphors: The "reassembly of evidence from ashes" contrasts with "memory fragments piecing together the truth," enhancing the suspenseful rhythm.

Audience Expectations: Genre Breakthrough in Professional Drama

The trailer's long shot of "30 seconds to escape the fire" has sparked discussions, with online viewers commenting, "Finally, a crime drama that doesn't rely solely on the forensic perspective!" Critics have noted, "The series, focusing on fire investigators, fills a gap in domestic professional drama themes."

"Unnatural Fire" embodies the spirit that "fire can destroy evidence, but it cannot erase the sins of humanity." Redefining the depth of suspense and crime dramas, tune in to iQIYI on March 13 to witness the light of justice amid the ashes!