Character Relationships in Trident

Cui Tiejun (played by Chen Jianbin) is a protagonist in Trident. A veteran police officer initially working in a support capacity, pulled back to frontline operations following the murder of his close friend Xia. He relies on his extensive experience and deep partnership with his friends to navigate complex investigations, old grudges, and the personal toll of police work. Xu Guozhu (played by Dong Yong) is a protagonist in Trident. One of the three aging officers transitioning from support roles back to active duty. He contributes his investigative expertise and street smarts to uncovering drug networks and past conflicts, while balancing humor with a strong sense of duty, honor, and family responsibility. Pan Jianghai (played by Hao Ping) appears in Trident. The third member of the veteran police trio, initially assigned to administrative duties before returning to active investigations. He plays a crucial role in tackling drug crimes and old vendettas, navigating the emotional weight of their profession while maintaining the camaraderie that defined their early careers.