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My Roommate is a Detective

My Roommate is a Detective

20207.31 Season36 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.

Created by Li Lisha
Written by Li Lisha, Zuo Yu
Produced by Dai Ying
NetworksiQiyi

Where to Watch

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Top Cast

Hu Yitian

Hu Yitian

Lu Yao

Leon Zhang

Leon Zhang

Qiao Chusheng

Xiao Yan

Xiao Yan

Bai Youning

Zeng Yongti

Zeng Yongti

Lu Miao / Irene

Xiang Yunlong

Xiang Yunlong

Lu Ah Dou

Qiao Junda

Qiao Junda

Xiao Yu

Zhang Xiang

Zhang Xiang

Lin Xiaobai

Wang Xiao

Wang Xiao

Liu Zi

Fathi Anouar Ghammam

Fathi Anouar Ghammam

George

Themes & Keywords

investigationfriendshipmurderbromanceslight romancechinese republican erabickering couple

About My Roommate is a Detective

My Roommate is a Detective is a comedy, mystery series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of investigation, friendship, murder, bromance, slight romance, chinese republican era. Created by Li Lisha, it stars Hu Yitian, Leon Zhang, Xiao Yan. In 1920s Shanghai, an infamous police officer, a genius consultant, and a resourceful journalist work together, specializing in strange and unsettling murder mysteries.

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