Unforgivable (TV series)
| Unforgivable | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 不可饒恕的罪惡 |
| Simplified Chinese | 不可饶恕的罪恶 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Bùkě ráoshù de zuì è |
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Written by | Alisia Pek Xue Ning Ong Siew Sze[1] |
| Directed by | Chen Yiyou Zhang Hui Ying |
| Starring | Jesseca Liu Hong Ling Shane Pow Brandon Wong Zhu Houren Xiang Yun Pierre Png Chen Shucheng Pan Lingling Jernelle Oh |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | Two versions; PG: 18 M18: 20 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Doreen Yap |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | MediaCorp TV Channel 8 Mewatch |
| Release | 2024 – 2024 |
Unforgivable (Chinese: 不可饶恕的罪恶) is a 2024 Singaporean crime drama series starring Jesseca Liu, Hong Ling, Shane Pow, Brandon Wong, Zhu Houren, Xiang Yun, Pierre Png, Chen Shucheng, Pan Lingling and Jernelle Oh.[2][3]
As the series contains some relatively explicit scenes and dialogue, it was released in two versions: an M18 version and a PG version.[4]
Both versions of the series debuted on 23 September 2024 on Mewatch. From 24 September 2024, the PG version was aired on weekdays at 9 pm on Mediacorp Channel 8.[5]
It had received the most number of nominations and awards in Star Awards 2025.[6][7]
Plot
The drama focuses on the Sexual Offence Department within the Singapore Police Force. The department is headed by a passionate detective named Gao Shuya (Jesseca Liu), who has a troubled past, whose leadership is tested as the team confronts many challenging cases.
Shuya's team consists of Guan Lin (Hong Ling), who is influenced by his family's struggles; Lin Yifan (Shane Pow), who is passionate about human rights; and Li Junhao (Gavin Teo), who is an investigator struggling with internal challenges.
In their mission for justice, the unit is not only challenged by the process that comes with dealing with traumatic cases but also by living up to societal expectations daily. The presence of a villain referred to as the “Werewolf,” a serial rapist, also tests the limits of the unit, making them confront the effects of crime on the victims and the law enforcers.
Cast
- Jesseca Liu as Gao Shuya
- Hong Ling as Guan Lin
- Brandon Wong as Chen Fengyuan / 55
- Shane Pow as Lin Yifan
- Gavin Teo as Li Junhao
- Brian Ng as Kuang Weiliang
- Zhu Houren as Wu Yingqiu
- Xiang Yun as Jackie
- Pierre Png as Zhang Chenyi
- Chen Shucheng as Gao Guangsheng
- Pan Lingling as Wang Jinxiang
- Jernelle Oh as Hu Shujuan
- Chen Hanwei as Chen Yongren
- Tyler Ten as Guo Wenhao
- Juin Teh as Young Jinxiang
Accolades
| Year | Organisation | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ContentAsia Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Chen Shucheng | Won | [8][9] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Pan Lingling | Nominated | |||
| Star Awards | Best Actress | Jesseca Liu | Nominated | [6][7] | |
| Hong Ling | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Chen Hanwei | Won | |||
| Chen Shucheng | Nominated | ||||
| Best Drama Serial | N/a | Won | |||
| Best Theme Song | Jim Lim | Won | |||
| Best Rising Star | Tyler Ten | Won | |||
| Juin Teh | Nominated | ||||
| Young Talent | Charlotte Chen | Nominated | |||
| Elvis Shi | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Backstage brilliance takes centre stage: Mediacorp unveils nominees for inaugural Mediacorp Screen Awards 2025". Mediacorp. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ Unforgivable (TV Series 2024) - Full cast & crew - IMDb. Retrieved 13 December 2025 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Unforgivable 不可饶恕的罪恶". Content Distribution. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "拍新剧大胆探讨性罪案课题 黄炯耀：不提并非没发生". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 19 September 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Jesseca Liu recounts confronting man who touched her buttocks: 'If I don't speak up for myself, who would?'". AsiaOne. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Here Are The 165 Nominees For The Popularity Awards At Star Awards 2025". 8days. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Star Awards 2025 Winners". Mediacorp. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Chen Shucheng nominated for best supporting actor at ContentAsia Awards". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Chen Shucheng wins first international prize at ContentAsia Awards 2025". The Straits Times. 7 September 2025. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 13 December 2025.