Not a Murder Story is a Taiwanese thriller released in 2024. It is a short standard series with 8 episodes, each running for around 45 minutes. The drama aired from January 17 to February 7, 2024, and was broadcast every Wednesday. It falls under the thriller, mystery, and crime genres and carries a 13+ rating, suitable for teen and adult viewers.
📌 Synopsis
Chang Tse Tung is a struggling actor who finally lands a rare career opportunity. Just as his life seems ready to change, he wakes up one morning in his apartment to a horrifying sight. A woman named Lin Meng is lying dead beside him.
Tse Tung has no memory of the previous night. Panic takes over. Fearing that his acting breakthrough will be destroyed, he makes a reckless decision. He stages the apartment to look like a robbery gone wrong, hoping to distance himself from the crime. In his haste, however, he unknowingly leaves behind small details that point back to him.
As police begin investigating the case, the focus shifts to the apartment building itself. Each resident has something to hide. Old grudges, secret relationships, and suspicious behavior begin to surface. The case quickly grows more complicated than it first appeared.
With every new clue, the truth becomes harder to identify. Suspects multiply. Motives overlap. What initially looks like a simple crime turns into a tangled web of lies, fear, and deception. As investigators dig deeper, the line between victim and suspect becomes blurred.
The drama slowly reveals how desperation, ambition, and selfish choices can push ordinary people into dangerous territory.
🎭 Main Cast
- Liu Kuan Ting as Chang Tse Tung
- Gingle Wang as Chiang I Lu
- Sonia Sui as Lin Meng
🟦 Supporting Cast
- Renzo Liu as Chiu Ching Hsien
- Caitlin Fang as Chen Tzu Chieh
- Winnie Chang as Wang Ju Yin
- Alex Ko as Chen Chin Ho
- Peggy Tseng as Fang Ai Mei
- Bryan Chang as Chien Yu Sheng
- Phoebe Lin as Liao Chih Fan
- Sara Yu as Huang Kuei Fang
- Tuan Chun Hao as Hung Te An
- Berry Kuo as Yang Hsin Wen
- Bu Xue Liang as Kuo Shao An
- Alisia Liang as Juan Shi Yan Ni
- Lee Mu En as Ya Nan
- Huang Yao Tung as Wu Ken Cheng
- Chun Hong as Teng
- Diane Lin as Actress
🟨 Guest Cast
The series includes guest appearances such as nightclub staff, restaurant owners, and actresses who appear across different episodes, adding realism and depth to the investigation.
💭 Final Thoughts
Not a Murder Story is a tense and gripping mystery that keeps viewers guessing until the end. With morally grey characters, layered storytelling, and constant twists, the drama explores guilt, fear, and the consequences of poor decisions. It is a strong pick for fans of psychological thrillers and crime-driven stories where no one is entirely innocent.
