Who's the Murderer

Who's the Murderer
明星大侦探
GenreVariety show
Based onCrime Scene
Directed byHe Chen
StarringHe Jiong
Benny Sa
Wang Ou
Emma Wu
Bai Jingting
Country of originChina
Original languageChinese
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes62
Production
Executive producerZhou Shan
ProducersLiu Chenliang, Xie Lin
Production locationChina
Production companyMango TV
Original release
NetworkMango TV
ReleaseMarch 27, 2016 (2016-03-27) –
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

Season 1 (2016)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Main cast

Name Profession Date of birth Appearance
He Jiong Host, actor (1974-04-28) April 28, 1974 (age 50) Season 1–Season 8
Sa Beining Host, journalist (1976-03-23) March 23, 1976 (age 48) 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

Name Profession Date of birth Appearance
Wang Ou Actress, model (1982-10-28) October 28, 1982 (age 42) Season 1–Season 8
Emma Wu (Gui Gui) Singer, actress (1989-08-11) August 11, 1989 (age 35) Season 1–Season 5
Bai Jingting Actor (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31) Season 1–Season 6
Yang Rong Season 2-3, Season 5-8
Vision Wei Season 2- Season 8

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Cases Originally aired
First aired Last aired
Season 1 14 12 March 27, 2016 (2016-03-27) June 19, 2016 (2016-06-20)
Season 2 14 12 January 13, 2017 (2017-01-13) April 14, 2017 (2017-04-15)
Season 3 14 12 September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22) January 19, 2018 (2018-01-20)
Season 4 14 12 October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25) January 26, 2019 (2019-01-27)
Season 5 17 13 November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) February 14, 2020 (2020-02-15)
Season 6 15 12 December 24, 2020 (2020-12-24) March 17, 2021 (2021-03-18)
Season 7 14 11 January 28, 2022 May 13, 2022

Season 1 (2016)

List of episodes in first season (episode 1/01 to 1/12)
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)

List of episodes in second season (episode 2/01 to 2/12)
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
Year
Special

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)

List of episodes in third season (episode 3/01 to 3/12)
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
Detectives Team 3: Zhang Ruoyun, Leo Wu

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)

List of episodes in fourth season (episode 4/01 to 4/13)
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)

List of episodes in fifth season (episode 5/01 to 5/12)
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)

List of episodes in sixth season (episode 6/01 to 6/12)
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)

List of episodes in seventh season (episode 7/01 to 7/11)
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

(Spoilers for Season 7)

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)

List of episodes in eight season (episode 8/01 to 8/12)
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


Members must choose to follow Society Head He to change past events and make their own choices in Timeline A or follow Director Zhang to stay in utopia through implanted chip in Timeline B

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)

List of episodes in ninth season (episode 9/01 to 9/12)
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: Student Sun, Internet Celebrity Su, Boss Gou, Principal Xu, Chairman Dong/"D", Rong Xiaotang
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
Members must find who killed Rong Xiaotang and "D"


Rong Xiaotang's Killer: Wang Ou

"D"'s Killer: 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".

It is revealed that "D" is controlling the Amusement Park, motivating the players to play the Hunting Game, tracking the players' movements and live-streaming the Game. At the end of the episode, it is revealed that "D" also invited Detective Zhang to the Amusement Park.

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 four unfinished cases (Student Sun, Internet Celebrity Su, Boss Gou, Principal Xu) and one case involving Chairman Dong that Detective Zhang is investigating. Detective Zhang called the players connected to the unfinished cases to find the truth.

It is revealed that the Rat King himself was the mastermind behind the four cases. Fans of the Rat King vote on his victims; the Rat King set up everything so the suspects can kill the victim.

Throughout the investigation, it is revealed that the Rat King is the younger brother of MCN Boss Rong called Rong Xiaotang. Rong Xiatong planned the cases. First, to avenge his classmate, Xiao Ye. Xiao Ye was bullied Sun, Su, and Ou. Principal Xu also sided with Ou. This resulted to Xiao Ye killing herself. Second, Boss Guo copyrighted Xiaotang's comics. Xiaotang originally drew the comic, creating a harmless red-nosed rat. But Boss Guo registered the comic to use as pranks. Therefore, Xiaotang killed Xu and Guo, and poisoned Sun, Su, and Ou.

Ou survived, and Xiaotang made a deal for Ou to help him with the murders, or else she would die. Ou killed Rong Xiaotang to escape the deal.

Both He and Liu admire the Rat King. They believe the Rat King brought light to XiYou City. Chairman Dong is revealed to be "D", a copycat of the Rat King, and is using the image of the Rat King to play pranks. "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

Temporary suspension

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

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

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]

References

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  2. ^ Chen, Xi (May 6, 2016). "芒果TV延续自制综艺精品 推《明星大侦探》等引关注". Fujian Southeast News Network.
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  5. ^ "何炅说黄明昊不尊重长辈?《大侦探》节目组声明回应!网赞够硬气_老年_恶意_词条". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2022-03-19.