Series synopsis
My Roommate is a Detective, also known as 民国奇探 is a Chinese comedy mystery television series that premiered on iQiyi on March 24, 2020. It ended on April 23, 2020. It stars Hu Yitian, Leon Zhang, Xiao Yan and Zeng Yongti.
In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.
Premise
In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hu Yitian as Lu Yao
- Leon Zhang as Qiao Chusheng
- Xiao Yan as Bai Youning
- Zeng Yongti as Lu Miao / Irene
- Xiang Yunlong as Lu Ah Dou
- Qiao Junda as Xiao Yu
- Zhang Xiang as Lin Xiaobai
- Wang Xiao as Liu Zi
Supporting cast
- Fathi Anouar Ghammam as George
Guest cast
- Zhou Qinlin as He Kun
- Zhao Yong as Dr Zhao
- Karl Dominick as Anderson
- Zhaoyan Guozhang as Chen Qiusheng
- Na Kwang-hoon as Nie Chengjiang
- Long De as A Long
- Zhang Fan as Wu Tianpeng
- Li Da Chuan as Mao San
- Shi Guanghui as police chief
- Hu Yue as Wan Qing
- Wang Qing as Lin Jiang
- Wang Fei as vampire
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | March 24, 2020 | April 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lu Yao Becomes a Suspect A man dies in a locked bathroom—Lu Yao is arrested as the prime suspect. |
March 24, 2020 |
| 2 |
Lu Yao Begins Detective Life Lu clears his name and joins Qiao and Bai to investigate a vanished tram. |
March 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Lu Yao Spots Casefile Anomalies The missing tram hides a plot to seize Chinese transit—Lu Yao sees through it. |
March 24, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 24, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 23, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |