Detective Academy (2019)
A Chinese reality mystery variety show where celebrity guests battle wits through logic puzzles and reasoning challenges on Mango TV.
Detective Academy - Series Information
- Original Title: 名侦探学院
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Violet He
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality, Mystery
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 219
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Networks: Mango TV
- Alternative Titles: 名侦探学院 (CN), Detective School (US)
- Production Companies: MangoTV
- Production Countries: China
Detective Academy - Plot
"Detective College", as a derivative of the fifth season of "Who's the Murderer", is a star reasoning variety show where selected detective assistants launched by Mango TV. The star guests determine the number of advances by rolling the dice on the checkerboard. When the game is triggered, the corresponding game needs to be completed. The first guest to reach the end becomes the current No.1. The program combines the form of team battles and individual battles to inspire the star guests' IQ and Contest of logical ability. No. 1 selected in the show will appear on the scene of the fifth season of "Who's the Murderer". "Detective College" consists of Pu Yixing, Zhou Junwei, Tang Jiuzhou, Qi Sijun, Shi Kai, Guo Wentao, Shao Mingming, etc., and premiered on November 3, 2019.
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Detective Academy - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Violet He
Main Cast
- Stefan Guo
- Pu Yixing
- Qi Sijun
- Shi Kai
- Vincent Cao
- Tang Jiuzhou
- Yancy He
- Shao Ming Ming
- Huo Shu
- Wu Xin
Writers
- Xie Xuan
- 兰彬
- 董一谊
- Chen Xiaolin
Detective Academy - FAQs
Where can you watch Detective Academy online?
Detective Academy airs on Mango TV in China. International viewers can check JustWatch for available streaming options in their region, as platform availability may vary by country. The show is primarily accessible through Chinese streaming services.
Is Detective Academy based on a true story?
No, Detective Academy is not based on a true story. It is a scripted reality variety show featuring celebrity guests who compete in logic puzzles and reasoning challenges. It originated as a spin-off of the mystery variety series Who's the Murderer, Season 5.
How many seasons does Detective Academy have?
Detective Academy has 9 seasons plus a specials collection. Across all seasons and specials, the show has aired 219 episodes in total. It is currently a returning series, with Season 9 comprising 21 episodes and production still ongoing as of 2026.
Who are the main cast members of Detective Academy?
The show features a rotating ensemble of celebrity guests including Stefan Guo, Pu Yixing, Qi Sijun, Shi Kai, Vincent Cao, Tang Jiuzhou, Yancy He, Shao Ming Ming, Huo Shu, and Wu Xin, among others across its various seasons.
What is Detective Academy about?
Detective Academy is a Chinese reality variety show where celebrity guests compete on a game board, completing logic and reasoning challenges triggered by dice rolls. The top performer earns a guest appearance on Who's the Murderer Season 5. It blends team and individual battle formats.
Is Detective Academy still ongoing or has it ended?
Detective Academy is still ongoing. As of 2026, the series holds a Returning Series status and is currently in production. The show has aired continuously since its November 2019 premiere, expanding to 9 seasons and demonstrating strong longevity on the Mango TV platform.
What genre is Detective Academy?
Detective Academy falls into the Reality and Mystery genres. It is a variety show that blends game-show mechanics with mystery and deductive reasoning elements, challenging celebrity participants to demonstrate logical thinking and problem-solving skills across individual and team-based competition formats.
What shows are similar to Detective Academy?
Fans of Detective Academy may enjoy similar titles such as Detective Chinatown, Sherlock Holmes (1984), Nobody Knows, Unknown Number, and Mandala Murders. These series share themes of mystery, investigation, and deductive reasoning that align closely with the show's core appeal.
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