My Roommate is a Detective (2020)

Other name: 民国奇探, Min Guo Qi Tan, The Republic of China

Description:

Set in the captivating mid-1920s, a string of brutal and perplexing murder mysteries challenges local authorities. Resourceful young police officer Qiao Chu Sheng, facing a cunning killer, recognizes the urgent need for extraordinary help beyond traditional police methods. He establishes an elite crime-busting detective team to tackle these unsettling cases. His first recruit is Lu Yao, a brilliant young man recently returned from Great Britain, renowned for his remarkable powers of deduction. To complete this formidable trio, Qiao Chu Sheng enlists Bai You Ning, a focused and independent young reporter with a fierce commitment to justice. Together, this unique detective squad, as hinted by the title "My Roommate is a Detective," embarks on a thrilling quest to unravel the era's most complex and strange murder mysteries, promising suspenseful investigations and brilliant crime-solving.

Director: Zhang Wei Ke [张维克]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Action; Adventure; Comedy; Crime; Detective; Friendship; Investigation; Mystery; Romance; Thriller