Adapted from the novel Di Zhi Shang Fan Zui by Zi Jinchen and directed by Liu Haibo, Born with Luck (擒贼记) is a 24-episode mystery drama that leans into both suspense and character. Premiering May 4, 2026, on iQIYI and CCTV, the series follows veteran detective Zhang Yi Ang as he arrives in Sanjiangkou to investigate a case that quickly spirals into something larger. What begins as a routine probe turns into a dense web of crime and corruption, with an unlikely group of bumbling thieves becoming accidental allies in uncovering the truth.
When is ‘Born with Luck’ (2026) releasing?
Born with Luck (2026), a mystery-comedy C-drama starring Tian Xiwei and Wang Xiao, is set to premiere on May 4, 2026. The series blends crime, humor, and character-driven storytelling, following an unusual investigation that mixes suspense with offbeat moments. It will be available for streaming on iQIYI, where viewers can catch all episodes as they roll out. The release follows a tight schedule, with multiple episodes dropping each day across its run.
‘Born with Luck’ (2026) Full Episode Release Schedule:
| Episode | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
| 2 | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
| 3 | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
| 4 | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
| 5 | May 05, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 6 | May 05, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | May 06, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 8 | May 06, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 9 | May 07, 2026 | Thursday |
| 10 | May 07, 2026 | Thursday |
| 11 | May 08, 2026 | Friday |
| 12 | May 08, 2026 | Friday |
| 13 | May 09, 2026 | Saturday |
| 14 | May 09, 2026 | Saturday |
| 15 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday |
| 16 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday |
| 17 | May 11, 2026 | Monday |
| 18 | May 11, 2026 | Monday |
| 19 | May 12, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | May 12, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 21 | May 13, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 22 | May 13, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 23 | May 14, 2026 | Thursday |
| 24 | May 14, 2026 | Thursday |
What is the show about?
Veteran detective Zhang Yi Ang arrives in Sanjiangkou to probe a case, only to get pulled into a tangled network of crime and corruption. As he tracks a powerful syndicate, an unlikely group of bumbling thieves ends up helping him piece together the truth behind a murder.
‘Born with Luck’ Complete Cast:
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Main Cast:
- Wang Xiao as Zhang Yiang
- Tian Xiwei as Li Qian
- Wang Chuanjun as Zhou Rong
Supporting Cast:
- Dong Baoshi as Lu Yibo
- Shao Bing as Liu Zhi
- Zhang Ruihan as Wang Ruijun
- Jiang Guannan as Song Xing
- Ma Xudong as Hu Jianren
- Song Yuhe as Fang Chao
- Hu Yaozhi as Qi Zhenxing
- Zhang Zhehua as Xiao Mao
- Yu Xin as Xia Tinggang
- Tan Xihe as Fang Yong
- Wang Peilu as Liu Bei
- Xu Dongdong as Zhou Qi
- Zhou Dayong as Mei Dong
- Luan Yuanhui as Lang Bowen
- Liu Bateer as Lang Botu
- Zong Juntao as Yang Wei
- Ju Jinzhan as Li Penggai
- Liu Chuang as Du Cong
- Song Xi as Huo Zheng
- Wang Zhengquan as Zheng Yongbing
- Rong Fei as Lin Kai
- Mei Baolai as Ying Zi
Where to watch?
Born with Luck, a 24-episode suspense/crime drama starring Tian Xiwei and Wang Xiao, premieres May 4, 2026, on iQIYI and CCTV.
