Who's the Murderer
Who's the Murderer 明星大侦探 | |
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Genre | Variety show |
Based on | Crime Scene |
Directed by | He Chen |
Starring |
He Jiong Sa Beining Emma Wu Bai Jingting Wang Ou |
Country of origin | China |
Original language(s) | Chinese |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 36 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Zhou Shan |
Producer(s) | Liu Chenliang, Xie Lin |
Production location(s) | China |
Production company(s) | Mango TV |
Distributor | Mango TV |
Release | |
Original network | Mango TV |
Picture format | 1080p (HDTV) |
Audio format |
Stereo DTS Headphone:X (On MangoTV App only) |
Original release | March 27, 2016 – present |
External links | |
Website |
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, Gui Gui (Emma Wu) as well as resident guests Wang Ou and Bai Jingting.[2]
The show was licensed by 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 he/she suspects 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. 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. If the detective voted correctly both times, he or she gets two gold bars. If the suspect successfully hides his or her identity, he or she gets 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.
Recurring Cast
Name | Profession | Date of birth | Appearance |
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He Jiong | Host, actor | April 28, 1974 | Season 1–present |
Sa Beining | Host, journalist | March 23, 1976 | Season 1–present |
Emma Wu (Gui Gui) | Singer, actress | August 11, 1989 | Season 1–present |
Bai Jingting | Actor | October 15, 1993 | Season 1–present |
Wang Ou | Actress, model | October 28, 1982 | Season 1–present |
Da Zhangwei (Wowkie Zhang) | Singer, Actor | August 31, 1983 | Season 1 |
Wei Chen | Singer, Actor | February 22, 1986 | Season 3 |
Episodes
Series overview
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
Season 1 | 12 | March 27, 2016 | June 19, 2016 | |
Season 2 | 12 | January 13, 2017 | April 14, 2017 | |
Season 3 | 12 | September 22, 2017 | January 19, 2018 | |
Season 1 (2016)
Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
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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 | Qiao Zhenyu | 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: Gui Gui 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)
Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
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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: Gui Gui 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, Xue Zhiqian | 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: Xue Zhiqian |
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. Gui Gui received zero votes. |
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)
Episode # | Broadcast Date | Guest(s) | Case Briefing | Criminal | Results |
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0 | 22 September 2017 | Zhang Ruoyun, Leo Wu | Detectives' Dignity Detectives: He Jiong, Sa Beining, Emma Wu, Bai Jingting |
N/A | N/A |
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 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 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | 2nd Golden Guduo Media Awards | Best Quality Web Variety Show | Who's the Murderer Season 2 | Won | [3] |
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". [4] The episodes returned online on November 3rd.
References
- ↑ "《明星大侦探》前戏分享 何炅带队曝秘事". Sina. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "2017金骨朵网络影视盛典 吴秀波谭松韵喜夺金骨朵". People's Daily (in Chinese). August 1, 2017.
- ↑ "明星大侦探官微". weibo.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.