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| Who's the Murderer | |
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| 明星大侦探 | |
| Genre | Variety show |
| Based on | Crime Scene |
| Directed by | He Chen |
| Starring | He Jiong Benny Sa Wang Ou Emma Wu Bai Jingting |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 62 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Zhou Shan |
| Producers | Liu Chenliang, Xie Lin |
| Production location | China |
| Production company | Mango TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mango TV |
| Release | March 27, 2016 – present |
Who's The Murderer (simplified Chinese: 明星大侦探; traditional Chinese: 明星大偵探; pinyin: Míngxīng dà zhēntàn) is a Chinese variety program produced by Mango TV.[1] The show features the main cast of He Jiong, Sa Beining, as well as resident guests Wang Ou, Gui Gui (Emma Wu) and Bai Jingting.[2]
The show was licensed from JTBC's Crime Scene.
Format[edit]
Season 1 (2016)[edit]
In a prologue, the cast is introduced to the settings and suspects of a murder case for the new episode. The cast then chooses their role in the episode, as a particular suspect or the detective. Other than the detective, each person is given detailed information about the suspect they are portraying including their personalities, alibi, relationship to the victim and other suspects, history, criminal motive, etc. Every suspect can conceal information until explicitly questioned by other suspects or the detective, but only the criminal can lie.
- Alibi: Each player introduces themselves as the suspect they are portraying, gives some background information about their relationship with the victim, and describes their whereabouts before, during and after the crime.
- On-Site Investigation: The players are separated into two teams, and given ten minutes to investigate the crime scene for clues. Each player is given a camera, and is allowed to take a maximum of ten pictures.
- Briefing: All players present the evidence they have collected, and are allowed to ask other players questions concerning evidence. Each player voices out who they currently think is the criminal after their briefing.
- First Criminal Vote: The detective is allowed to make a vote on who they suspect after hearing each player's briefing. The vote is made publicly to all of the players.
- Additional On-Site Investigation: All the players gather at the crime scene for additional investigation and discussion. This segment is run at the same time as the 1-on-1 Interrogation.
- 1-on-1 Interrogation: The detective who is always innocent can summon the other players into the interrogation room for further questionings.
- Final Criminal Vote: After all of the players have been interrogated, the game proceeds to the final vote. All players makes their final statement and debriefing of the case would be conducted by the Detective. 5 minutes of individual investigations would be permitted before each player secretly votes for who they think is the final criminal. The player who receives the most votes is arrested and locked in a makeshift prison. If the person is indeed the criminal, the detective receives two gold bars, and the innocent players receive one each. If the arrested person is not the criminal, the true culprit gets all the gold bars.
Season 2 (2017)[edit]
In the second season, minor changes were made to the format of the show. The gold bars are given to the cast members beforehand. If they vote correctly, they can keep the gold bar. If not, they will have to return it. When the cast members are choosing their roles, they do not know who is the detective until they open their character cards. The detective is no longer allowed to make his first vote publicly, so that the cast will not be influenced. At the end of the game, if the right suspect is voted as the criminal, only those who voted correctly get to keep their gold bars. Detectives voting correctly both times get two gold bars. Suspects successfully hiding their identity get all six gold bars. In episode 12, all six cast members are suspects.
Season 3 (2017)[edit]
In the third season, all the scenes have become realistic, in which the cast members experience the whole crime setting themselves. Props and the background of the cases are all original and solid, such as the hotel in episode one. There are one to two victims for each case, making the cases far more complex than the previous two seasons.
Season 4 (2018)[edit]
Season 4 began in October 2018, and continued to use actual sets for some of the episodes. The detective's assistant role, which appeared briefly in Season 2, was brought back for this season and played by various university students.
Season 5 (2019)[edit]
Season 5 began in November 2019, and in the first episode an actual location (cruise ship) was used as a set instead of a production set which was utilized in previous seasons. The detective's assistant role has also returned for this season, and the format of the previous seasons appear to have been unchanged in this season.
Season 6 (2020)[edit]
Season 6 began in December 2020. This season has a new addition of the double detective mode. Double detective mode means there are now 7 players in total and the detectives get to cast two votes each. Other than that, the format is the same as the previous seasons.
Season 7 (2022)[edit]
Season 7 began in January 2022. This season is the first season where Benny Sa is absent from the cast. In replacement, Wowkie Da and Zhang Ruoyun joined the regular cast, while Wang Ou, Vision Wei and Yang Rong became recurring members. While this season continued the double detective mode, the detective's assistant only gets to vote once during the second voting round. Another change was the change from gold bars to detective badges for scoring. Similar to the previous seasons, if the criminal is caught, the detective gets badges equal to the number of times they voted correctly, and the assistant and other players get a badge if they voted correctly. If the criminal wins, they win 6 detective badges. Players also vote for the MVP at the end of the episode, and each episode's MVP earns one badge. The winners of episode 0, the prior gathering, also earn one badge each. At the end of the season, among all the cast members (except for fixed member He Jiong), the four cast members with the most badges earn the title of "Stellar Detective".
Season 8 (2023)[edit]
Main cast[edit]
| Name | Profession | Date of birth | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| He Jiong | Host, actor | April 28, 1974 | Season 1–Season 8 |
| Sa Beining | Host, journalist | March 23, 1976 | Season 1–Season 6 |
| Zhang Ruoyun | Guest: Season 1, Season 3 - Season 6
Main cast: Season 7 - Season 8 | ||
| Wowkie Da | Guest: Season 1 - Season 4, Season 6
Main cast: Season 7 - Season 8 |
Recurring cast[edit]
| Name | Profession | Date of birth | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Ou | Actress, model | October 28, 1982 | Season 1–Season 8 |
| Emma Wu (Gui Gui) | Singer, actress | August 11, 1989 | Season 1–Season 5 |
| Bai Jingting | Actor | October 15, 1993 | Season 1–Season 6 |
| Yang Rong | Season 2-3, Season 5-8 | ||
| Vision Wei | Season 2- Season 8 |
Episodes[edit]
Series overview[edit]
| Season | Episodes | Cases | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| Season 1 | 14 | 12 | March 27, 2016 | June 19, 2016 | |
| Season 2 | 14 | 12 | January 13, 2017 | April 14, 2017 | |
| Season 3 | 14 | 12 | September 22, 2017 | January 19, 2018 | |
| Season 4 | 14 | 12 | October 25, 2018 | January 26, 2019 | |
| Season 5 | 17 | 13 | November 8, 2019 | February 14, 2020 | |
| Season 6 | 15 | 12 | December 24, 2020 | March 17, 2021 | |
| Season 7 | 14 | 11 | January 28, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
Season 1 (2016)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 27 March 2016 | Qiao Zhenyu | Gathering of the Famous Detectives (IQ test) Victim: Evil Manager, Zhen Badao He Jiong: 90 points Sa Beining: 88 points Gui Gui: 50 points Qiao Zhenyu: 45 points Wang Ou: 30 points |
N/A | He Jiong is the smartest detective. |
| 1 | 3 April 2016 | Fall of the Campus Beauty Victim: University M, student Xia Qingtian Detective: Sa Beining Boyfriend: He Jiong Club Member 1: Wang Ou Club Member 2: Qiao Zhenyu Club Member 3: Gui Gui Club Teacher: Bai Jingting |
Gui Gui | Cast won | |
| 2 | 10 April 2016 | Da Zhangwei (大张伟) | Unable to Triumph in the Skies Victim: MG carrier airline, co-pilot Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Pilot: Da Zhangwei Flight Attendant 1: Bai Jingting Flight Attendant 2: Wang Ou Head Stewardess: Gui Gui Trainee: He Jiong |
He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested:Bai Jingting(Flight Attendant Bai) |
| 3 | 17 April 2016 | Da Zhangwei, Chen Ruoxuan (陈若轩) | Battle within the 'fresh meat' boy group (No Zuo No Die / NZND) Victim: MG entertainment group, Manager Zhen Detective: Gui Gui Main Vocalist: Da Zhangwei Vocalist: Sa Beining Visual: He Jiong Rapper: Bai Jingting Dancer: Chen Ruoxuan |
Chen Ruoxuan | Criminal won
Arrested:Sa Beining(Vocalist Sa) |
| 4 | 24 April 2016 | Ouyang Nana, Liu Haoran | Mermaid's Tears Victim: Mermaid Island, Master Zhen Detective: He Jiong Shop owner: Sa Beining White-collar worker: Wang Ou Young Master: Gui Gui Princess: Ouyang Nana Popular kid: Liu Haoran |
Wang Ou | Cast won |
| 5 | 1 May 2016 | Da Zhangwei, Zhang Ruoyun | The Missing Groom Victim: Real estate agent, Groom Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Bride: Wang Ou Bridesmaid: Gui Gui Marriage Celebrant: He Jiong Groomsman: Da Zhangwei Wedding Consultant: Zhang Ruoyun |
He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested:Wang Ou(Bride Ou) |
| 6 | 8 May 2016 | Sun Jian (孙坚), Wei Daxun (魏大勋) | Crazy Tulip Victim: Tulip Mansion, Botanist Zhen Cheng Detective: Wang Ou Genius Colleague: Sa Beining Chemist: Gui Gui DNA Scientist: Sun Jian Guest:He Jiong Rich Guest: Wei Daxun |
Sun Jian | Cast won |
| 7 | 15 May 2016 | Kevin Tsai | Reply 1998 Victim: Gaming Room, Boss Zhen Detective: He Jiong Step-daughter: Gui Gui Worker: Sa Beining Town Beauty: Wang Ou Town Beauty's Son:Bai Jingting Town Resident: Kevin Tsai |
Sa Beining | Cast won |
| 8 | 22 May 2016 | Zhang Ruoyun | All Because of Beauty Victim: Very Pretty Plastic Surgery Hospital, Surgeon Zhen Detective: Bai Jingting Nurse: Gui Gui Cleaner: Wang Ou Patient: Sa Beining Deputy Director:He Jiong Investor: Zhang Ruoyun |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won |
| 9 | 29 May 2016 | Qiao Zhenyu | Decisive Battle of the UEFA Champions League Victim: Football Club, Main Striker Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Player: Bai Jingting Cheerleader: Wang Ou Team physician: Gui Gui Retired player:He Jiong Player on opposing team: Qiao Zhenyu |
Wang Ou | Criminal won
Arrested:Bai Jingting(Player Bai) |
| 10 | 5 June 2016 | Da Zhangwei, Jackson Wang | Avengers' Broken Alliance Victim: The Avengers: Rise of the Barbeque Hero film set, Warrior Zhen Detective: Gui Gui Beauty: Wang Ou Bungee Jumping Actor: Sa Beining BBQ Grill Actor: He Jiong Facial Mask Actor:Da Zhangwei Best Actor: Jackson Wang |
Da Zhangwei | Cast won |
| 11 | 12 June 2016 | Da Zhangwei, Aaron Yan | Ghost in the General's Residence Victim: Ming Country, M City, Warlord Zhen Detective: He Jiong Chief of Staff: Sa Beining Sixth Concubine: Wang Ou Ghost Hunter: Da Zhangwei Family Tutor: Gui Gui General's son: Aaron Yan |
Da Zhangwei | Criminal won
Arrested:Emma Wu鬼鬼 |
| 12 | 19 June 2016 | Da Zhangwei | Wheel of Fate Victim: 'Titantic' passenger liner, President James Zhen Detective/Pirate: Da Zhangwei Carl: He Jiong Jack: Sa Beining Rose: Wang Ou Captain: Bai Jingting Sorceress: Gui Gui |
Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested:Bai Jingting(Captain Bai) |
Season 2 (2017)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13 January 2017 | Ariel Lin, Dong Li (董力) | Return of the Famous Detectives Victim:Fan meeting, Teacher Zhen Hosts: He Jiong, Sa Beining Detectives: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Wang Ou, Bai Jingting |
The elder twin | Cast won |
| 1 | 20 January 2017 | Yang Rong, Wei Daxun | Nirvana in Fire: The Princess is Here Victim: Crown Prince's residence, Princess Zhen Detective: Bai Jingting Advisor: He Jiong Crown Prince: Sa Beining Concubine: Gui Gui General: Wei Daxun Palace maid Yang Rong |
Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested:Yang Rong(Palace Maid Rong) |
| Chinese
New |
27 January 2017 | Da Zhangwei, Jackson Wang, Ivy Chen | Detectives' New Year Dinner Cast members: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Bai Jingting |
N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 3 February 2017 | Da Zhangwei, Jackson Wang, Ivy Chen | Chinatown Legend Victim: Tour guide Zhen Detective:Sa Beining Chinese Herbal shop owner: He Jiong Chef Bai Jingting Fruit store owner: Da Zhangwei Tourist: Jackson Wang Chinatown Beauty Ivy Chen |
He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested:Ivy Chen(Beauty Chen) |
| 3 | 10 February 2017 | Ariel Lin, Dong Li, Lin Bohong (林柏宏) | Midnight Train Victims: Rich Merchant Zhen, Passenger Hai Detective: He Jiong Passenger 1: Sa Beining Passenger 2: Bai Jingting Stewardess: Wang Ou Passenger 3: Ariel Lin Passenger 4: Dong Li Steward / Witness: Lin Bohong |
Bai Jingting | Criminal won
Arrested:Sa Beining(Passenger Sa) |
| 4 | 17 February 2017 | Wei Daxun | Night at the Museum Victim: Museum Director Zhen Detective: Gui Gui Artefact Collector: He Jiong Officer: Sa Beining Young Master: Bai Jingting Mysterious Person: Wang Ou Night guard: Wei Daxun |
Wei Daxun | Cast won |
| 5 | 24 February 2017 | Jackson Wang, Qiao Zhenyu | See You on Friday Victim: Popular actress Zhen Detective: Jackson Wang Visual: He Jiong Vocalist: Sa Beining Rapper: Bai Jingting Entertainment reporter:Wang Ou Student: Qiao Zhenyu |
Wang Ou | Cast won |
| 6 | 3 March 2017 | Jackson Wang, Qiao Zhenyu | 2046 Victim:Genius Zhen, Tester Gui Detective:Wang Ou Perfect Robot: He Jiong Assistant: Sa Beining Scientist: Jackson Wang Transport Robot: Qiao Zhenyu |
He Jiong | Cast won |
| 7 | 10 March 2017 | Wei Daxun, Yang Rong | Terrifying Nursery Rhyme: Part 1 Victim: Mansion in the mountains, Duke Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Lawyer: He Jiong Postman: Bai Jingting Duchess: Gui Gui Housekeeper:Wei Daxun Noble Lady: Yang Rong |
Bai Jingting | Cast won |
| 8 | 17 March 2017 | Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Joker Xue | Terrifying Nursery Rhyme: Part 2 Victim: Mansion in the mountains, Postman Bai Detective: Sa Beining Lawyer: He Jiong Duchess: Gui Gui Housekeeper:Wei Daxun Noble Lady: Yang Rong Hunter: Joker Xue |
Noble Lady Yang | Cast won |
| 9 | 24 March 2017 | Alec Su, Jackson Wang, Yang Rong | The Desperate Housewife Victim: Housewife Zhen Detective: He Jiong Worker: Sa Beining Insurance agent: Bai Jingting Muscleman: Jackson Wang Yoga Instructor:Yang Rong Receptionist: Alec Su |
Alec Su | Cast won |
| 10 | 31 March 2017 | Da Zhangwei, Jackson Wang, Yang Rong, Sun Yi | Drunk in the Flower Field Victim:Rich Merchant Zhen Detective: Yang Rong Opera Singer: He Jiong Opera Director: Sa Beining Drunkard: Jackson Wang Eldest Disciple: Da Zhangwei Madam: Sun Yi |
Da Zhangwei | Cast won |
| 11 | 7 April 2017 | Wei Daxun, Sha Yi (沙溢), Wei Chen, Xia Zhiguang (夏之光) | Crazy Circus Victim: Magician Zhen Detective: Wei Daxun Detective's Assistant:Xia Zhiguang Sweet Guy: He Jiong Island Resident: Sa Beining Clown: Gui Gui Professor: Sha Yi Singer: Wei Chen |
Gui Gui | Criminal won.
Arrested: Sa Beining |
| 12 | 14 April 2017 | Wei Daxun, Huang Lei | Wrap Party Victim: Who's the Murderer? film set, Director Xiao Hezi Detective: Huang Lei Cast members: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Gui Gui, Bai Jingting |
Criminal: He Jiong (hirer) Bounty Hunter: Sa Beining. The first episode to involve two criminals. |
Criminals won. |
Season 3 (2017)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 22 September 2017 | Zhang Ruoyun, Leo Wu | Detectives' Dignity Detectives Team 1: He Jiong, Sa Beining Detective Team 2: Emma Wu, Bai Jingting |
N/A | All 3 teams successfully escape from the room within 10 minutes |
| 1 | 3 November 2017 | Zhang Ruoyun, Leo Wu | Hotel Horrors: Part 1 & 2 Victim: Richest Man Zhen Hong Detective:Sa Beining Manhua Fanatic: He Jiong Sprinter: Leo Wu Lei Best Game Player: Bai Jingting Hotel Manager: Zhang Ruoyun Vet: Sa Beining Keyun: Emma Wu |
Bai Jingting | Cast won |
| 2 | 10 November 2017 | Leo Wu | Cast won | ||
| 3 | 17 November 2017 | Wei Daxun (魏大勋), Wei Chen, Roy Wang | Dark Fairytale Victim: Queen Zhen Dou Detective:Emma Wu Ruler of Mango Kingdom: Wei Chen Princess: Wei Daxun Dwarf: Sa Beining Prince of Oppo Kingdom: Roy Wang Mysterious Guest: He Jiong |
He Jiong | Cast Won |
| 4 | 24 November 2017 | Wei Daxun (魏大勋), Wei Chen, Wang Ou | Midnight Hotpot Victim: Zhen Tang Detective: He Jiong Hair salon worker: Emma Wu Delivery man: Wei Daxun Long Ge: Sa Beining Beauty: Wang Ou Rich Boss: Wei Chen |
Wei Chen | Criminal Won
Arrested: Emma Wu (Hair Salon Worker Gui) |
| 5 | 1 December 2017 | Wei Chen, Jackson Wang | NZND: Time Has Not Been Kind To Us Victim: Zhen Youxi Detective: Wei Chen Visual: He Jiong Vocalist (Smiley): Sa Beining Rapper: Bai Jingting Top Star: Emma Wu Ex-Entertainment Reporter: Jackson Wang |
Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested: He Jiong (Visual He) |
| 6 | 8 December 2017 | Wang Ou, Wei Daxun (魏大勋) | Bees of Doomsday Victim: Zhen Tian, Bao Qingbai Detective: Wang Ou Doorkeeper: Sa Beining Farmer: He Jiong Employee: Pan Yueming Biologist: Yang Rong Botanist: Wei Daxun |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 7 | 15 December 2017 | Wei Chen, Xiong Ziqi | Unable to Triumph in the Skies Again Victim:Captain Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Co-pilot:He Jiong Stewardess: Wang Ou Mechanic: Emma Wu Executive: Wei Chen Steward: Xiong Ziqi |
Emma Wu | Cast won |
| 8 | 22 December 2017 | Wei Daxun (魏大勋), Wang Ou | Carefree Inn Victim:Carefree Inn Owner Zhen Detective: He Jiong Enthusiastic Guest:Wang Ou Doctor: Sa Beining Reader: Bai Jingting Musician: Wei Daxun Employee: Pan Yueming |
Pan Yueming | Cast won |
| 9 | 29 December 2017 | Wei Daxun (魏大勋), Yan Rujing (颜如晶) | Werewolves: Prequel Victim:Farmer Zhen Detective: Bai Jingting The Strongest Man: He Jiong Brewer:Sa Beining Baker: Yan Rujing Milker: Pan Yueming Hunter: Wei Daxun |
He Jiong | Cast won |
| 10 | 5 January 2018 | Qiao Zhenyu, Yang Rong | Fantasy Dream in Kunlun Victim:Martial Artist Zhen Detective: Yang Rong Li Xiaoyao:Bai Jingting Sweeping Deity: Sa Beining Martial Arts Hero: Qiao Zhenyu Disciple Sister: Emma Wu Tianyu: He Jiong |
He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested: Qiao Zhenyu |
| 11 | 12 January 2018 | Da Zhangwei (大张伟), Yang Rong | Blame for My Beauty! Part 1 Victim: Hospital Director Zhen Detective:Da Zhangwei Patient 1: He Jiong Patient 2: Bai Jingting Nurse: Yang Rong Jianbing Stall Owner: Sa Beining Canteen Cook: Emma Wu |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 12 | 19 January 2018 | Pan Yueming, Wei Chen | Blame for My Beauty! Part 2 Victims: Detective Da, Nurse Rong, Xiao Ting Detective:He Jiong Patient: Bai Jingting Gua sha practitioner: Pan Yueming Professional Sleeper: Wei Chen Jianbing Stall Owner: Sa Beining Canteen Cook: Emma Wu |
Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested: Patient Bai |
Season 4 (2018)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 26 October 2018 | Zhang Ruoyun, Liu Haoran | Detectives' Society Detectives: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Wang Ou, Bai Jingting, Zhang Ruoyun, Liu Haoran |
N/A | N/A |
| 1 | 2 November 2018 | Escape the Nameless Island: Part 1 Victim: Social Media Writer Zhen Xiangdi Detective:Sa Beining Serviceman: He Jiong Editor: Wang Ou Shoe Retailer: Bai Jingting Doctor: Zhang Ruoyun Leaflet distributor: Liu Haoran |
Wang Ou | Cast won | |
| 2 | 9 November 2018 | Zhang Ruoyun, Liu Haoran, Wei Daxun | Escape the Nameless Island: Part 2 Victim: Editor Wang Ou Detective:Sa Beining Serviceman: He Jiong Nurse: Wei Daxun Shoe Retailer: Bai Jingting Doctor: Zhang Ruoyun Leaflet distributor: Liu Haoran |
He Jiong (murderer), Zhang Ruoyun (mastermind) | Mastermind won (Zhang Ruoyun)
Arrested:Bai Jingting |
| 3 | 16 November 2018 | Deng Lun, Justin (黄明昊) | Mysterious Call Victim: Zhen Jia, Zhen Xiaoyu Detective:N/A Math Teacher: He Jiong Genius Mathematician: Sa Beining Tour Guide: Wang Ou Student 1: Gui Gui Student 2: Deng Lun Student 3: Justin |
Deng Lun, He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested:Sa Beining |
| 4 | 23 November 2018 | Wei Daxun, Justin (黄明昊), Tan Songyun | NZND: Back to the Beginning Victim: Top trainee Zhen Detective:Tan Songyun Visual: He Jiong All-rounder: Wei Daxun Rapper: Bai Jingting Dancer: Justin Vocalist: Sa Beining |
Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested:Bai Jingting |
| 5 | 30 November 2018 | Zhang Ruoyun, Lin Gengxin | Heaven Apartments Victim: Author Zhen Detective:Wang Ou Rockstar: He Jiong Internet celebrity: Gui Gui Unemployed Man: Sa Beining White collar worker: Zhang Ruoyun Delivery man: Lin Gengxin |
He Jiong, Gui Gui | Criminal won
Arrested:Lin Gengxin, Zhang Ruoyun |
| 6 | 7 December 2018 | Tan Songyun, Wei Chen | Just Want To Date Victim: Actor Zhen Detective:He Jiong Screenwriter: Wei Chen Bartender: Bai Jingting Actress: Tan Songyun Karate coach: Wang Ou Coach's husband: Sa Beining |
Sa Beining | Cast won |
| 7 | 14 December 2018 | Wu Xin, Lin Gengxin, Wei Daxun | Secret of the Magic School Victim: Headmaster Zhen Detective:Vision Wei Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher: Lin Gengxin Spells Teacher: Wu Xin Coachman: He Jiong Divination Teacher: Sa Beining Cook: Wei Daxun |
Wu Xin | Cast won |
| 8 | 21 December 2018 | Tan Songyun, Qiao Zhenyu | The Burnt Rose Victim: Singer Rose Detective:Roy Wang Diamond Singer: Qiao Zhenyu Jasmine Singer: Wang Ou Cleaner: Sa Beining Married Woman: Tan Songyun Composer: He Jiong |
Tan Songyun | Cast won |
| 9 | 28 December 2018 | Ma Li (马丽), Qiao Shan (乔杉), Vision Wei | Home With Kids Victim: Fiance Zhen Detective:He Jiong Father: Sa Beining Daughter: Gui Gui Eldest Son: Wei Chen Second Daughter-in-law: Ma Li Second Son: Qiao Shan |
Ma Li | Cast won |
| 10 | 4 January 2019 | Qiao Xin, Da Zhangwei (大张伟), Justin (黄明昊) | Fantasy Entertainment Resort Victim: Costume Actor Zhen Detective:Sa Beining Ride Manager 1: Qiao Xin Ride Manager 2: He Jiong Vampire Actor: Da Zhangwei Space Ride Manager: Gui Gui Clown: Justin |
Da Zhangwei | Criminal won
Arrested: He Jiong |
| 11 | 11 January 2019 | Liu Haoran, Zhang Ruoyun, Xie Na | Number One Player Victim: Player Zhen Detective:Liu Haoran Player 1: Xie Na Player 2: Bai Jingting Player 4: Sa Beining Player 5: He Jiong Player 6: Zhang Ruoyun |
Bai Jingting | Cast won |
| 12 | 19 January 2019 | Number One Player II Victim: Various characters Little Cup / Third Boyfriend / Assistant: He Jiong Little Spoon / Current Boyfriend / Cleaner: Xie Na Little Pot /Fourth Boyfriend / Receptionist: Sa Beining Little Bowl / Second Boyfriend / Boss: Bai Jingting Little Chopstick / Fifth Boyfriend: Liu Haoran Little Saucepan: Zhang Ruoyun
|
Bai Jingting, He Jiong, Sa Beining | Criminal won
Arrested: Zhang Ruoying, Liu Haoran | |
| 13 | 26 January 2019 | Awards Ceremony Victim: N/A Detective:N/A Attendees: Sa Beining He Jiong Bai Jingting Zhang Ruoyun Liu Haoran Xie Na |
N/A | N/A |
Season 5 (2019)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 November 2019 | Zhang Ruoyun, Jing Boran, Jiang Yilei | The Return of the Famous Detectives Detectives: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Bai Jingting, Zhang Ruoyun, Jing Boran, Jiang Yilei |
N/A | N/A |
| 1 | 15 November 2019 | Pianist in the Sea: Part 1 Victim: Pianist Zhen Huitan Detective:He Jiong Pianist: Sa Beining Pianist: Jing Boran Pianist: Zhang Ruoyun Pianist: Bai Jingting Music Critic: Jiang Yilei |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won | |
| 2 | 22 November 2019 | Zhang Ruoyun, Jing Boran, Jiang Yilei | Pianist in the Sea: Part 2 Victim: Black guy Detective: None Pianist: Sa Beining Pianist: Jing Boran Pianist: Zhang Ruoyun Pianist: Bai Jingting Music Critic: Jiang Yilei Captain:He Jiong |
He Jiong (20 years old Captain He), Bai Jingting (23 years old Pianist Bai) | Criminals won Arrested: 20 years old Captain He, 25 years old Pianist Sa |
| 3 | 29 November 2019 | Yang Rong, Qi Wei, Neo Hou | Really Cannot Street Victim: Jia Ming Pai Detective: Bai Jingting Landlord: He Jiong Restaurant Owner: Sa Beining Electronics Repairer: Yang Rong Fairy: Qi Wei Bubble Tea Shop Owner: Neo Hou |
Neo Hou | Cast Won |
| 4 | 6 December 2019 | Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Wei Chen, Neo Hou | Silk Restaurant Victim: Zhen Jing Jing Detective: Wei Chen Restaurant Chef: He Jiong Restaurant Manager: Sa Beining Restaurant Waiter: Wei Daxun Restaurant Waiter: Yang Rong Restaurant Dishwasher: Neo Hou |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 5 | 13 December 2019 | Liu Haoran, Wei Daxun, Wang Ou | Crime On The Rooftop Victim: Insurer Zhen Detective: Wei Daxun Freestyle Basketball Player: Sa Beining Pet Shop Owner: Liu Haoran Shoe Cleaner: Gui Gui Neighbor: He Jiong Cosmetic Saleswoman: Wang Ou |
He Jiong | Criminal won Arrested: Sa Beining |
| 6 | 20 December 2019 | Yang Rong, Wu Xin, Fan Chengcheng | NZND Reborn Concert Victim: Zhen Perfect Detective: Sa Beining Pretty Boy: He Jiong Rapper: Bai Jingting Rapper: Fan Chengcheng YCYU Member: Wu Xin YCYU Member: Yang Rong |
Yang Rong | Criminal won Arrested: Wu Xin |
| 7 | 27 December 2019 | Yang Rong, Wei Chen, Justin Huang, Neo Hou | MGQ Magazine's Murder Case Victim: Chief Editor Zhen Detective: He Jiong Couture: Sa Beining Fashion Staff: Yang Rong Fashion Staff:Justin Huang Secretary: Wei Chan Assistant: Neo Hou |
Wei Chen | Cast Won |
| 8 | 3 January 2020 | Justin Huang, Fan Chengcheng | X School's Murder Case Victim: Teacher Zhen Detective: Gui Gui Inventor: Sa Beining Artist: He Jiong Principal: Wang Ou Good Student: Justin Huang Racecar Driver: Fan Chengcheng |
Sa Beining | Criminal won Arrested: Justin |
| 9 | 10 January 2020 | Wei Chen, Justin Huang | Revenge of the Puppet Victim: Puppet Zhen, Lawyer Zhen Detective: Wang Ou Butler: Sa Beining Clown: He Jiong Florist: Gui Gui Carpenter: Wei Chen Designer: Justin Huang |
Gui Gui | Cast Won |
| 10 | 17 January 2020 | Liu Haoran, Wei Chen | Detective Chinatown Victim: Antique Zhen Detective: Liu Haoran Painter: Sa Beining Teashop Owner: He Jiong Opera Actress: Gui Gui Lady: Wang Ou Private Detective: Wei Chen |
Sa Beining | Cast Won |
| 11 | 24 January 2020 | Liu Haoran, Zhang Ruoyun, Wei Chen, Xiao Zhan | Murder on the Slow Northern Train I Victim: Chemist Zhen Detective: Sa Beining Motorcyclist: He Jiong Pretty Woman: Gui Gui Train Boss: Liu Haoran Chef: Zhang Ruoyun Photographer: Wei Chen Attendant: Xiao Zhan |
Wei Chen | Cast Won |
| 12 | 31 January 2020 | Liu Haoran, Zhang Ruoyun, Xiao Zhan | Murder on the Slow Northern Train II Victim: Hao Chen (Wei Chen) Detective: Sa Beining Tap Dancer: He Jiong Pretty Woman: Gui Gui Attendant: Liu Haoran Assistant: Zhang Ruoyun Flutist: Xiao Zhan |
Xiao Zhan | Criminal won |
| Murder on the Slow Northern Train III Victim: Zhen Gui (Gui Gui), Hao Zhang (Zhang Ruoyun) Detective: Sa Beining Attendant: He Jiong Assistant: Liu Haoran Train Boss: Zhang Ruoyun Mercenary: Xiao Zhan |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won |
Season 6 (2020)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24-25 November 2020 | Bai Jingting, Liu Haoran, Zhang Ruoyun, Yang Rong, Pu Yixing | Midnight Hotel: Part 1 Victim: Investigator Zhen, Hotel Owner Zhen Detective: Sa Beining, Pu Yixing Assistant Manager: He Jiong Doorman: Bai Jingting Manager: Liu Haoran Sailor: Zhang Ruoyun Doorwoman: Yang Rong |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 2 | 31 December 2020-1 January 2021 | Midnight Hotel: Part 2 Victim:Sister Hao, Scientist Jia Detective: Sa Beining, Pu Yixing Assistant Manager: He Jiong Doorman: Bai Jingting Manager: Liu Haoran Boatman: Zhang Ruoyun Doorman: Yang Rong |
Pu Yixing | Cast won | |
| 3 | 7-8 January 2021 | Da Zhangwei, Zhang Ruoyun, Qi Wei, Zhang Xincheng, Guo Wentao | New Four Talents Victim: Talented Zhen Detective: Zhang Ruoyun, Guo Wentao Bodyguard: He Jiong Horseman: Sa Beining Talent: Da Zhangwei Tea Lady: Qi Wei New Friend: Zhang Xincheng |
Zhang Xincheng | Cast won |
| 4 | 14-15 January 2021 | Wei Daxun, Wei Chen, Zhang Xincheng, Amber Kuo, Guo Wentao | Sky Apartment Victim: Model Zhen Detective: He Jiong, Guo Wentao Fashion: Sa Beining Bun Seller: Wei Daxun Secretary: Wei Chen Front Counter: Zhang Xincheng Makeup: Amber Kuo |
Sa Beining | Cast won |
| 5 | 21-22 January 2021 | Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wu Xin, Zhang Xincheng, He Yunchen | Forget Sadness Grocery Store Victim: Boss Zhen Detective: Wei Chen, He Yunchen Shop Assistant: He Jiong Masseur: Sa Beining Egg Painter: Da Zhangwei Lady: Wu Xin Musician: Zhang Xincheng |
Wu Xin | Cast won |
| 6 |
27-28 January 2021 |
Wei Chen, Wu Xin, Wei Daxun, Jin Jing, Li Jinye | Magic Tribe Victim: Chief Zhen Detective: Sa Beining, Li Jinye Hunter: He Jiong Hairstylist: Wu Xin Tribal Man: Wei Daxun Tribal Man: Wei Chen Tribal Woman: Jin Jing | ||
| 7 |
3-4 February 2021 |
Wei Chen, Ou Wang, Zhang Yujian, Jin Jing, Li Jinye | Hou Llywood Victim: Zhenyinghou, Sister Hao, Xiaomei Hao Detective: He Jiong, Li Jinye Reporter: Sa Beining Housewife: Ou Wang Movie Director: Wei Chen Actress: Jin Jing Catering Tycoon: Zhang Yujian |
Jin Jing | Criminal won Arrested: Wei Chen |
| 8 |
10-11 February 2021 |
Justin Huang, Guo Wentao, Da Zhangwei, Jin Jing, Qi Wei | Sad Offer Victim: Boss Zhen Detective: Justin Huang, Guo Wentao Intern: Sa Beining Intern: Oi Wei Intern: He Jiong Intern: Jin Jing Intern: Da Zhangwei |
Qi Wei | Cast won |
| 9 |
17-18 February 2021 |
Wei Chen, Pu Yixing, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Qi Wei | Still Beautiful To Blame Victim: President Qi Detective: Qi Wei, Pu Yixing Doctor: He Jiong Patient: Sa Beining Nurse: Wei Chen Janitor: Wei Daxun Patient: Yang Rong |
Wei Daxun | Cast won |
| 10 |
24-25 February 2021 |
Bai Jingting, Da Zhangwei, Wu Xin, Zhang Xincheng, He Yunchen | NZND-DingNiu Concert Victim: Zhen Jinhua Detective: Wu Xin, He Yunchen Concert Tutor: He Jiong Concert Tutor: Sa Beining Concert Guest: Bai Jingting Concert Uninvited Guest: Da Zhangwei Concert Mechanical Staff: Zhang Xincheng |
He Jiong | Criminal won Arrested: Bai Jingting |
| 11 |
3-4 March 2021 |
Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Wei Chen, Zhang Xincheng, Zhou Junwei | Mang City I Victim: Merchant He Detective: Wei Daxun, Zhou Junwei Peking Opera Performer: He Jiong Military Officer: Sa Beining Hotel Owner: Yang Rong Butcher: Wei Chen Talented Youth: Zhang Xincheng |
Wei Chen | Cast won |
| 12 |
10-11 March 2021 |
Wang Ou, Bai Jingting, Yang Rong, Wei Chen, Zhang Xincheng | Mang City II Victim: Zhen Xiaoxiao, Screenwriter Xun, Programmer Zhou Detective: Wang Ou, Zhang Xincheng Math Teacher: He Jiong Worker: Sa Beining Insurance Agent: Bai Jingting Doorwoman: Yang Rong Executive: Wei Chen |
Bai Jingting, Wei Chen | Criminal won Arrested: Bai Jingting, Yang Rong |
Season 7 (2022)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 28 January 2022 | Qiao Zhenyu, Wu Xin, Da Zhangwei, Yang Rong, Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Qi Wei, Zhang Xincheng | Prior Gathering: Old Detective Friends Organiser: He Jiong Detectives: Qiao Zhenyu, Wu Xin, Da Zhangwei, Yang Rong, Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Qi Wei, Zhang Xincheng |
Wu Xin, Qi Wei | Criminal won
Arrested: Wu Xin, Zhang Xincheng |
| 1 | 10 February 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Qi Wei, Yang Rong | Graduate Season of Fairy Tale Victim: Snowwhite Zhen Detective: He Jiong Frog Prince: Zhang Ruoyun Caveman: Da Zhangwei Prince Charming: Wei Chen Ice Queen: Qi Wei Latin American Girl: Yang Rong |
Qi Wei | Cast won |
| 2 | 17 February 2022 | Da Zhangwei, Zhang Ruoyun, Wei Chen, Wang Ou, Wu Xin | Rooftop Apartment Victim: Building Owner Zhen Detective: Da Zhangwei Pharmacist: He Jiong Mechanic: Zhang Ruoyun Tech Blogger: Wei Chen Real Estate Agent: Wang Ou Pastry Chef: Wu Xin |
He Jiong | Criminal won
Arrested: Wang Ou |
| 3 | 24 February 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Qiao Zhenyu, Wang Ou, Yang Rong | Chancellor Please Light the Lamp Victim: Chancellor Zhen Detective: Yang Rong Scholar: He Jiong Building Owner: Zhang Ruoyun Guard: Da Zhangwei Royal Heir: Qiao Zhenyu Lady: Wang Ou |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won |
| 4 | 3 March 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Qiao Zhenyu, Yang Rong, Zhang Tianai | Sugar Rush Victim: Syrup King Zhen Detective: Qiao Zhenyu Beverage Shop Owner: He Jiong Strongman: Zhang Ruoyun Boss: Da Zhangwei Beautiful Girl: Zhang Tianai Syrup Shop Owner: Yang Rong |
Da Zhangwei | Cast won |
| 5 | 10 March 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Yang Rong, Wu Xin, Deng Lun | Triumph in The Skies: Crossing the Horizon Victim: Boss K Detective: Wu Xin Researcher: He Jiong Game Tester: Zhang Ruoyun Salesman: Da Zhangwei Boss: Deng Lun Programmer: Yang Rong |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 6 | 17 March 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Justin Huang, Wu Xin | The Wise Elderly Life Victim: Guardian Zhen Detective: Wei Chen Visual: He Jiong Vocal: Da Zhangwei Nurse: Zhang Ruoyun Dancer: Justin Huang High Note: Wu Xin |
Da Zhangwei | Cast won |
| 7 | 8 April 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wang Ou, Wu Xin, Qi Wei | Evil Under the Roses Victim: Ordinary Zhen, Publisher Da Detective: Wang Ou, Pu Yixing Journalist: He Jiong Publisher: Da Zhangwei Book Boyfriend: Zhang Ruoyun Celebrity Author: Qi Wei Director: Wu Xin |
Wu Xin | Cast won |
| 8 | 14 April 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wang Ou, Justin Huang | The Visitor in Time Victim: Engineer Zhen Detective: Da Zhangwei Homeless Man: He Jiong Young Man: Zhang Ruoyun Boss: Wei Chen Inventor: Wang Ou Building Owner: Justin Huang |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won |
| 9 | 21 April 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wang Ou, Yang Rong | Above the Oasis Victim: Energy Zhen Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Mover: He Jiong Construction Worker: Da Zhangwei Security Guard: Wei Chen Boss: Wang Ou Tin Can Collector: Yang Rong |
Wei Chen, Wang Ou | Cast won |
| 10 | 28 April 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wang Ou, Qi Wei, Liu Haoran | Winter is Coming Victim: Castle Owner Zhen Detective: He Jiong Doctor: Zhang Ruoyun Odd Job Worker: Da Zhangwei Mechanic: Wei Chen Jasmine Singer: Wang Ou Fairy: Qi Wei Cyclist: Liu Haoran |
Liu Haoran | Criminal won
Arrested: Zhang Ruoyun |
| 11 | 6 May 2022 | Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wu Xin, Yang Rong, Liu Haoran | Battle of the DingNiu Victim: Mathematician Sa Doctor: He Jiong Hotel Manager: Zhang Ruoyun Ghost Hunter: Da Zhangwei Rich Boss: Wei Chen Hairstylist: Wu Xin Doorwoman: Yang Rong Chinatown Detective: Liu Haoran |
Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Liu Haoren | Cast won |
Disappearance of Sa[edit]
(Spoilers for Season 7)[edit]
To deal with Sa Beining not being able to join the filming for Season 7 due to work issues, a special over-arching story was told in Season 7.
In Episode 0, it's revealed that Detective Sa, leader of the Famous Detective Agency on Mango Planet, had gone missing while investigating a special case. Detective He was made deputy leader and given the Season long task of tracking down Sa.
In Episode 1, Sa is referenced when a doll with his likeness is found and stated to be irreparably broken.
In Episode 2, Sa is again referenced when the cast finds his character's building access card defaced.
In Episode 3, the cast finds mention of Emperor Sa mysteriously disappearing in the historical records.
In Episode 4, the cast briefly discovers an SOS message from Sa hidden in a radio broadcast. Detetive He then tells the cast that he suspects Sa is in danger.
In Episode 6, Sa's NZND character is revealed to be in a coma.
In Episode 10, it is revealed that planet M is undergoing an ice age. A mysterious group called "Watcher" has come to the conclusion that because places warm up when visitors from planet Mango arrive to help solve murders, to save the planet more murders must occur. Detective Sa under an old alias of 'Animal Sa' had visited the bunker to investigate the situation. Psychologist Bai from, who worked for "Watcher", also visited the bunker and ended up giving the murderer the plan for the murder for that episode. At the end of Episode 10, Detective He receives a fax from Detective Sa saying the truth will be revealed in Ding Niu City.
In Episode 11, the entire episode revolves around the resolution of "Watcher" and Detective Sa's conflict. Five of the seven players are revealed to be murderers from episodes in previous seasons. Sa had kept in touch with each of them to try and help them reform and become better people. When Detective Sa had discovered the crisis on Planet M and the existence of Watcher, he went to try and investigate. Eventually Sa discovers that "Watcher" is an AI developed by Mathematician He to save the planet with his observation that they need to bring more people from Planet Mango to Planet M to warm it up, even if it means more murders. Sa realizes that Mathematician He was wrong in his theory because when his NZND character awoke from the coma, he discovered that the elderly home was warm and free from the effects of the ice age, despite the Planet Mango beings having left long ago. Sa realizes that it was not the arrival of planet Mango beings to solve the murders that brought warmth but the love and friendship they displayed whilst solving the murders, the same love and friendship that the NZND members in the elderly home continued to exhibit, thus warming their region. It is finally revealed that Mayor Zhen, Mathematician He's partner, accidentally enabled the Watcher AI to have full autonomy and kill as required, resulting in his own death as well. Watcher then planned to murder Sa to silence him.
Season 8 (2023)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 19 January 2023 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Wang Ou, Yang Rong, Sun Yi, Wang Mian, Wu Xin | Laws of the Jungle: Battle for the Jungle Joker: Wei Chen Queen of Clubs: Zhang Ruoyun Jack of Spades: Wei Daxun Queen of Spades: He Jiong King of Hearts: Wang Ou Jack of Clubs: Yang Rong Queen of Hearts: Sun Yi King of Clubs: Wang Mian Jack of Hearts: Da Zhangwei King of Clubs: Wu Xin |
N/A | Winner: He Jiong Second place: Wang Ou Third place: Wang Mian |
| 1 | 26-27 January 2023 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Yang Rong | Sunset Horrors Part 1 Victim: Fiery Zhen Detective: He Jiong Rockstar: Zhang Ruoyun Construction Worker: Da Zhangwei Artist: Wang Ou Journalist: Wei Chen Medicine Student: Yang Rong |
Zhang Ruoyun | Criminal Won Arrested: Wei Chen |
| 2 | 2-3 February 2023 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Yang Rong, Pu Yixing | Sunset Horrors Part 2 Victim: Killer Jia Hotel Owner: He Jiong Hunter: Pu Yixing Rockstar: Zhang Ruoyun Construction Worker: Da Zhangwei Artist: Wang Ou Journalist: Wei Chen Medicine Student: Yang Rong |
Killer Jia's Consciousness: Yang Rong Innocent Rong's Consciousness: He Jiong |
Criminal Won Arrested: He Jiong |
| 3 | 9-10 February 2023 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Wu Xin | Leaving The Surface of the Planet Victim: Space Zhen Detective: Wei Daxun Captain: He Jiong Photographer: Zhang Ruoyun Refugee: Da Zhangwei Communications: Wei Chen Analyst: Wu Xin |
Wei Chen | Cast Won |
| 4 | 16-17 February 2023 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Wu Xin | Fly Over the Nuts Victims: Director Zhen, Former Director Jia Detective: Wei Chen Custodian: He Jiong Patient: Zhang Ruoyun Patient: Da Zhangwei Patient: Wei Daxun Nurse: Wu Xin |
Wu Xin | Cast Won |
| 5 | 23-24 February 2023 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Yang Rong | Recollection of Former Days Victims: Sponsor Zhang, Knowledgeable Da, Disguiser Ou, Programmer Chen, Pathologist Rong Society Head: He Jiong Sponsor: Zhang Ruoyun Knowledgeable: Da Zhangwei Disguiser: Wang Ou Programmer: Wei Chen Pathologist: Yang Rong |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast Won |
| 6 | 2-3 March | Wang Ou, Yin Fang, Sun Yi | Return of Turmoil to Mang City Victim:Commander Zhen Detective: Da Zhangwei Entrepreneur: Wang Ou General: Zhang Ruoyun Photographer: Yin Fang Movie Star: Sun Yi Foreign Minister: He Jiong |
Wang Ou | Cast Won |
| 7 | 9-10 March | Wei Daxun, Wu Xin, Sun Yi | Black Gold Heist Victim:Collector Zhen Detective: Wu Xin Fried Rice Stall Owner: Da Zhangwei Butler: Zhang Ruoyun Painter: Wei Daxun Ballroom Owner: Sun Yi Bank Manager: He Jiong |
He Jiong | Criminal Won Arrested: Sun Yi |
| 8 | 16-17 March | Wang Ou, Yang Rong, Wei Daxun | The Uncanny Event in Mangzhou Victim:Provincial Inspector Zhen Detective: He Jiong Bookstore Owner: Da Zhangwei Adjutant: Wei Daxun Persian Merchant: Zhang Ruoyun Swordsman: Wang Ou Cloth Shop Proprietress: Yang Rong |
Da Zhangwei | Cast Won |
| 9 | 23-24 March | Yang Rong, Liu Haoran, Justin (黄明昊) | Revenge of the Puppet 3 Victim:Mayor Zhen Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Painter: He Jiong Gardener: Da Zhangwei Hair Stylist: Justin Vegetable Farmer: Liu Haoran Shoemaker: Yang Rong |
Liu Haoran | Cast Won |
| 10 | 30-31 March | Wang Ou, Liu Haoran, Wei Chen | Legend of the Blue Sea Victim:Village Head Zhen Detective: Da Zhangwei Biology Teacher: He Jiong Seafood Shop Assistant: Wang Ou Yogurt Shop Owner: Zhang Ruoyun Delivery Carrier: Liu Haoran Gold Guard Captain: Wei Chen |
He Jiong, Liu Haoran | Criminals Won Arrested: Wang Ou, Wei Chen |
| 11 | 6-7 April | Wei Chen, Liu Haoran, Wu Xin | Edge of Day Victim:President Shi Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Student: Da Zhangwei Hunter: He Jiong Fishing Village Guard Captain: Wei Chen Psychological Hypnotist: Liu Haoran Outdoor Photographer: Wu Xin |
Wei Chen | Cast Won |
| 12 | 13-14 April | Wei Chen, Liu Haoran, Wu Xin, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong | Battle of Tomorrow Victim:Artist Ou Society Head: He Jiong Director of Tianding Group: Zhang Ruoyun Student: Da Zhangwei Fishing Village Guard Captain: Wei Chen Psychological Hypnotist: Liu Haoran Outdoor Photographer: Wu Xin Medicine Student: Yang Rong Shi Lei: Wei Daxun |
AI Tiantian
The team with more total points accumulated from cases solved wins |
Winner: Timeline B team (Zhang Ruoyun, Liu Haoran, Wei Daxun, Wu Xin) |
Overarching storyline for season 8
The season starts with episodes 1&2 taking place in sunset mansion where the players unravel the mystery of the caretaker of the mansion who cannot physically leave the mansion but can teleport his/her consciousness through time into another person's body. The theme of changing the past and alternative timelines is also brought up.
At the end of Episode 2, Ou becomes the caretaker, having killed the former caretaker Jia.
In episodes 5 and 7, the theme of consciousness of one person going into the body of another is brought up again.
In episodes 5, the TianDing group is introduced as the preeminent technological group on the planet and that the black detective agency was investigating them due to the group being suspected of using mind control chips to carry out crimes. Ironically the murders in this episode also occur due to the chip. A mysterious figure Sa is also mentioned.
In episode 11, we return to the outside of sunset mansion where the TianDing Group president has been murdered while trying to uncover the caretaker's secret.
In episode 12, all threads are brought together. It is revealed that TianDing used the mind control chips to harness all human brain power together into a super AI, TianTian. TianTian, in trying to create a utopia, uses the chips to mind control some people to commit specific murders so that her best calculated outcomes are achieved.
Sa is revealed to be the consciousness of Sa from the Season 7 finale that somehow ended up in this dimension. Sa, in trying to find a way back home, stumbles upon TianTian and her crimes.
Sa tries to intervene in some of TianTian's murders but doesn't always succeed, resulting in a split timeline.
In one timeline, TianTian's utopia is created and in the other, TianTian is shut down.
Sa and TianTian meet to discuss the timelines and Sa reasons with TianTian that a utopia with no freewill is not actually a utopia and TianTian reasons that as long as humanity is ultimate safe and happy, freewill is a small price to pay since humans do not know best and are self-destructive.
Sa eventually sacrifices his existence in this dimension to enter a bet with TianTian for the future of humanity with the episode 12 final vote deciding the outcome of the bet.
Season 9 (2024)[edit]
| Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 February 2024 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Sun Yi, Wu Xin, Justin Huang, Ma Sichun, Zhang You Hao | Earning New Year's Blessings He Jiong, Da Zhangwei, Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong, Sun Yi, Wu Xin, Justin Huang, Ma Sichun, Zhang You Hao |
N/A | Winner: Da Zhangwei Second place: Zhang You Hao Third place: Wei Daxun, He Jiong (Tie) |
| 1 | 14-15 February 2024 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong | The Silent Three-Headed Lamb Part 1 Victim: Priest Zhen, Tribe Leader Zhen, Qiangzi Detective: He Jiong Pilot: Zhang Ruoyun Doctor: Da Zhangwei Shop Owner: Wei Chen Surveyor: Wei Daxun Makeup Saleswoman: Yang Rong |
Wei Daxun | Cast won |
| 2 | 21-22 February 2024 | Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Yang Rong | The Silent Three-Headed Lamb Part 2 Victim: Villager Guo Sleep Scientist: He Jiong Pilot: Zhang Ruoyun Author: Da Zhangwei Part-time Worker: Wei Chen CEO: Wei Daxun Bun Seller: Yang Rong |
Zhang Ruoyun | Cast won |
| 3 | 28-29 February 2024 | Wei Daxun, Wu Xin, Sun Yi | Black Diamond Heist Victim: Paul Zhen Detective: Wei Daxun Traveller: He Jiong Violinist: Zhang Ruoyun Wealthy Man: Da Zhangwei Jewelry Tycoon: Wu Xin Fortune Teller: Sun Yi |
He Jiong | Cast won |
| 4 | 6-7 March 2024 | Yang Rong, Sun Yi, Peng Yuchang | Wonderful Night at the Art Museum Victim: Zhen Qing Detective: Yang Rong Architect: He Jiong Hurdle Champion: Zhang Ruoyun Fireman: Da Zhangwei Doorman: Peng Yuchang Full-Time Daughter: Sun Yi |
Zhang Rouyun | Criminal won Arrested: Da Zhangwei |
| 5 | 13-14 March 2024 | Yang Rong, Wu Xin, Wei Chen, Wei Daxun | Once Upon a Time in Xihui Victims: Lawyer Zhen, Attorney Fu Detectives: He Jiong, Zhang Ruoyun Attorney: Yang Rong Driver: Da Zhangwei Flower Shop Owner: Wu Xin Newspaper Stand Owner: Wei Daxun Rice Noodle Shop Owner: Wei Chen |
Yang Rong, Wu Xin | Cast won |
| 6 | 20-21 March 2024 | Yang Rong, Wu Xin, Zhang You Hao | Breezy Courtyard Victim: Zhen Mang Detective: Da Zhangwei Anchor: He Jiong Coach: Zhang You Hao Scriptwriter: Zhang Ruoyun Caretaker: Wu Xin Tutor: Yang Rong |
Zhang You Hao | Cast won |
| 7 | 27-28 March 2024 | Wu Xin, Wei Chen, Wei Daxun | Crazy Potato Victim: Village Chief Zhen Detective: Wei Chen Radio Host: He Jiong Reporter: Da Zhangwei Worker: Zhang Ruoyun Farmer: Wu Xin Bathhouse Worker: Wei Daxun |
He Jiong | Cast won |
| 8 | 3-4 April 2024 | Wu Xin, Wei Daxun, Zhang You Hao | Golden Storm Victim: Boss Zhen Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Investment Advisor: He Jiong Spokesperson: Wu Xin Top Chef: Da Zhangwei Anchor: Wei Daxun Fashion Designer: Zhang You Hao |
Da Zhangwei | Cast won |
| 9 | 10-11 April 2024 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Chen Zheyuan | The School of the Supernatural Victim: Headmaster Zhen Detective: He Jiong Super Strength Student: Zhang Ruoyun Telekinesis Student: Wang Ou Telepathy Student: Da Zhangwei Invulnerability Student: Chen Zheyuan Student: Wei Chen |
Wang Ou, Zhang Ruoyun | Criminals won Arrested: Wang Ou, Wei Chen |
| 10 | 17-18 April 2024 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Yang Rong | The Battle of Mountains and Seas Victims: Sect Leader Zhen, Zhen Xiao Wu Detective: Da Zhangwei Shop Owner: He Jiong Chief Disciple: Zhang Ruoyun Martial Arts Disciple: Wang Ou Junior Master of Medicine: Wei Chen Beggar's Sect Disciple: Yang Rong |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 11 | 24-25 April 2024 | Wang Ou, Liu Haoran, Yang Rong | Amusement Park Horror Victim: Security Guard Zhen Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Medical Researcher: He Jiong Game Commentator: Da Zhangwei Part-Time Worker: Wang Ou Veterinarian: Liu Haoran Customer Service: Yang Rong |
Yang Rong | Cast won |
| 12 | 1-2 May 2024 | Wang Ou, Wei Chen, Wei Daxun, Liu Haoran, Yang Rong | Shadow Of The City Victims: Investigator Zhen, Student Sun, Internet Celebrity Su, Boss Gou, Principal Xu, Chairman Dong, Rong Xiaotang, "D" Detective: Zhang Ruoyun Student: He Jiong Deliveryman: Da Zhangwei News Anchor: Wang Ou Breakfast Shop Owner: Wei Chen Online Game Companion: Wei Daxun Street Vendor: Liu Haoran Multi-Channel Network Boss: Yang Rong |
Rong Xiaotang (Rat King) "D" (copycat) Members must find who killed the Rat King and "D" Killer of Rat King: Wang Ou Killer of "D": He Jiong, Liu Haoran |
Cast won |
Storyline for season 9
In episode 11, players gather in Wai Amusement Park where Detective Zhang is invited by an unknown person to investigate the truth of the Rat King and a mysterious character the players call "D". The players are invited by the Rat King to the amusement park to play a game called Hunting Game. The players are then blackmailed by "D" to kill Security Guard Zhen. It is revealed that "D" is controlling the Amusement Park, tracking all of the players' movements and watching them through hidden cameras.
In episode 12, the threads from the previous episode come together. The citizens of the XiYou City are all fascinated by the Rat King, which has gone out of control and become a destructive force. Recently, there are five unfinished cases regarding the Rat King. Detective Zhang called the players connected to the cases to find the truth.
It is revealed that the Rat King is the mastermind behind the killings and that "D" is a copycat of the Rat King. It is also revealed that the Rat King is the younger brother of MCN Boss Rong called Rong Xiaotang.
Rong Xiaotang planned the five cases to avenge classmate Xiao Ye, who has killed herself due to bullying from Ou and other classmates. Ou killed Rong Xiaotang to escape being murdered herself.
Both He and Liu admire the Rat King. They believe the Rat King brought light to XiYou City because he killed people who deserved to be killed. "D" is voted to be the Rat King's next victim, but the Rat King never responded. He didn't want the Rat King's reputation to be tarnished, so he decided to kill "D" in tribute.
Under the name of the "Hunting Game" mentioned in episode 11, He arranged to meet "D" in the abandoned building that episode 12 takes place at. Many admirers of the Rat King gather at the abandoned building and He planned to find a partner among the Rat King's admirers.
Liu was angry at "D" for using the Rat King's name to kill others and tarnish the Rat King's reputation. Liu had expressed his willingness to help the Rat King in the market. Liu met He at the market and decided to cooperate with He to kill "D".
Liu contacted "D" under the name "E" with the pretense to provide a hunting game location. Liu met "D" at the market and invited him to the abandoned building for a discussion. Liu then stunned "D" and secured him with a string on the building's second floor scaffolding.
He waited outside the abandoned building and saw that Liu had already secured "D" with a string. He tightened the string on the first floor and hid nearby to create an alibi. He returned and cut the string, making "D" fall from the platform. He then cleaned up the scene and left.
When Zhang called He and Liu to investigate all cases related to the Rat King, both agreed because they are interested in the Rat King's true identity. Based on the investigation, He and Liu found the Rat King's true identity to be Rong Xiaotang. They met Xiaotang and he gave the Rat King's ID to both of them to decide its future. He and Liu then used the ID to announce the Rat King's return.
Controversies[edit]
Temporary suspension[edit]
The second episode of season 3 was pulled down 30 minutes before the show was due to be uploaded to streaming website Mango TV on September 29. The crew of Who's the Murderer responded by saying that "the show needed more time to optimise the plot".[3] The episodes returned online on November 3.
Season 7 episode 6's modification[edit]
Season 7 episode 6 was originally slated to be "Revenge of the Puppet 2", with guests Zhang Ruoyun, Da Zhangwei, Qi Wei, Deng Lun and Wang Mian. However, due to Deng Lun's tax evasion scandal, the broadcast of this episode was cancelled and "The Wise Elderly Life" was uploaded a week early instead.[4]
Show content being maliciously interpreted[edit]
In season 7 episode 6, Justin Huang portrayed the character of an elderly man. Cast member He Jiong joked that he did not respect elderly people as he was not wearing long johns. Following which, the hot search "He Jiong says Justin Huang does not respect elderly" began trending on Weibo. The show responded by saying that "since the show was uploaded, there have been many malicious misinterpretations of the show content online meant to incite negative emotions. Regarding the malicious attacks on the show content, we have immediately handed relevant evidence to Weibo officials, and have used legal means to maintain our rights."[5]
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