A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Premiere:
April 20, 2022
# of Seasons: 1
# of Episodes: 24
Finale:
September 28, 2022
Creators:
Lu Yang
Original Title:
十三号管理局
Genres:
Action & Adventure
Production Companies:
Universal Pictures
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Countries:
CN
In the dystopian future of 'PAI: Emotion's Echo,' the delicate balance of society hangs by a thread as emotions become a rare commodity. Set a century after the collapse of social order due to unchecked emotions, the world revolves around future cities, with 'empty shells' devoid of emotions and 'thugs' overwhelmed by violence. The narrative centers on 'PAI,' a groundbreaking drug designed to regulate emotions, developed and controlled by the Unit #13. However, a crisis unfolds when the drug's formula leaks, leading to the emergence of imitation drugs and the creation of 'mobsters' with unpredictable side effects. As the Unit #13 races to investigate the formula leakage, powerful interests are threatened, resulting in severe consequences. 'PAI: Emotion's Echo' explores the consequences of manipulating emotions and the lengths individuals go to experience intense feelings, all within a gripping dystopian backdrop.
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