The prototype is Zhang Ziqiang, the thief of the century. "Escape" is adapted from a true story. The protagonist Zhang Shihao in the TV series is based on the thief of the century Zhang Ziqiang. The story takes place between 1955 and 1998. "Escape" is a 29-episode criminal investigation TV series produced by Beijing Youshi Culture. The play is directed by Ye Hongwei and stars Zhao Yanguozhang, Yu Hui, Feng Guoqiang, Liu Chunxiang, Chen Yu and others.