
Web Drama: Checkmate / My Roommate is a Detective 2
Chinese Title: 民国大侦探 / Min Guo Da Zhen Tan
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
Broadcast Date: August 10, 2022 |
Genre: Mystery, Republican, Suspense
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 24
Director: Zhang Weike
Production Company: iQIYI, Sheng Jin Pictures
Executive Producer: Gong Yu, Dai Ying
Chief Producer: Wang Xiaohui
Producer: Jia Zhiqi, Cai Jinxuan
Origin: China
Related: My Roommate Is A Detective
Source: Adapted from Agatha Christie's Poirot books
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
It tells the story of Situ Yan, a young lawyer from Peking who was dismissed from his post for sticking to his principles. He comes to Harbin to become a detective where he meets the forthright and wealthy friend Luo Shaochuan in ensuing cases. He also meets Zhou Mowan, a woman who dares to love and hate. Together, they dig up a huge conspiracy.
Fun Facts
- The filming ceremony was held on October 22, 2021 in Huzhou.
- Production has secured rights to Agatha Christie books for the first time in China.
- Although it reunites My Roommate is a Detective stars Hu Yitian and Leon Zhang with the same director, the story is completely different with different characters.
- Filming wrapped after three months on January 25, 2022.
Cast
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Hu Yitian as Si Tuyan |
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Leon Zhang Yunlong as Luo Shaochuan |
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Viann Zhang as Zhou Mowan / Fang Huaijin |
Supporting Cast
- Xuan Yan as Jin Qiming
- Shen Yujie as Zou Jingxuan
- Ma Rui as Shen Furen
- Ji Chenmu as Fang Jianqi
- Guo Zhenyu as Xiao Liu
- Ning Wentong as Bao Jingchang
- Liu Min as Bai Shanshan
- He Saifei as Rong Xiang Ge Ge
- Zeng Yongti as Dong Cixin
- Zhang Huizhong as Luo Wensheng
- Zhang Fan as Du Heng
- Zhang Xiang as Li Yuanpu
- He Chongsheng as Xie Hua
- Wang Tonghui as Yu Daren
- Hou Changrong as Shen Jianxian
- Qin Xue as Li Yantong
- Sun Yan as Ma Shiying
Videos
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Viewing Calendar
Aug 25 VIP finale, Sep 9 non-VIP finale

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