Who's the Murderer (2016)
Original title: 明星大侦探
Who's the Murderer is a 2016 Chinese-language crime series created by He Chen and Yan Ji. It stars He Jiong, Wowkie Zhang Wei and Zhang Ruoyun.
Every episode drops its celebrity cast into a staged murder, hands each of them a suspect to play or a detective's badge to wear, and lets the accusations fly. The players interrogate one another, hunt for clues planted around elaborate sets, and try to unmask the killer before the killer frames someone else. Produced by Mango TV and adapted from the Korean format Crime Scene, this Chinese variety hit built a devoted following on its blend of improvised roleplay, comedy, and genuine deduction. Regulars like He Jiong and Zhang Ruoyun anchor a rotating bench of guest suspects.
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What is Who's the Murderer about?
Every episode drops its celebrity cast into a staged murder, hands each of them a suspect to play or a detective's badge to wear, and lets the accusations fly. The players interrogate one another, hunt for clues planted around elaborate sets, and try to unmask the killer before the killer frames someone else. Produced by Mango TV and adapted from the Korean format Crime Scene, this Chinese variety hit built a devoted following on its blend of improvised roleplay, comedy, and genuine deduction. Regulars like He Jiong and Zhang Ruoyun anchor a rotating bench of guest suspects.
When was Who's the Murderer released?
Who's the Murderer was released on 27 March 2016.
How many episodes does Who's the Murderer have?
Who's the Murderer has 293 episodes across 11 seasons.
Who made Who's the Murderer?
Who's the Murderer was created by He Chen and Yan Ji.
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The Kindaichi Case Files delivers the same closed-circle murders and last-minute reveals in manga form, while Death Note turns deduction into a two-sided game of wits. For playable detective work, Disco Elysium lets you interrogate a whole town and Detroit: Become Human hangs its mysteries on the choices you make. Agatha Christie's Crooked House is the whodunit blueprint the format runs on.
Whodunit TV where the fun is spotting the liar
Who's the Murderer sends its celebrity cast chasing a staged killer through elaborate sets, hunting clues and calling out liars. These shows scratch the same deduction itch. Elementary, Poker Face, Murder She Wrote, Veronica Mars, CSI: Vegas and A Nero Wolfe Mystery all invite you to read the room and name the culprit first.
Detective games that hand you the investigation
Half the fun of Who's the Murderer is playing detective yourself, sifting evidence before the reveal. These games hand you the case directly. Detroit: Become Human, Disco Elysium, Heavy Rain, The Wolf Among Us, Max Payne and Life Is Strange let you interrogate, gather clues and choose who to trust as the mystery tightens.
Closed-circle mysteries packed with suspects
Who's the Murderer thrives on a closed room of suspects, each with a motive and a story that might be a lie. These mysteries do the same on the page. Crooked House, Murder in Three Acts, The Big Four, One of Us Is Next and The Kindaichi Case Files trap their killer among a tight cast.
Playful mysteries that mix comedy with real detective work
The joy of Who's the Murderer is how it blends improv comedy with real detective work, never fully serious. These picks share that mischievous streak. Psych, Grimsburg, Enola Holmes 3, A Killer Paradox and Resident Alien all solve crimes with a grin, letting jokes and character carry the case alongside the clues.