Year-ender: Hit Chinese variety shows in 2025

Who's The Murderer·Season of Memories

Over the past decade, the reasoning series Who's the Murderer has grown into a long-running IP with a loyal audience base.

Its tenth installment, Who's The Murderer·Season of Memories, broadcast on Mango TV from February to May, reached over 630 million valid full-episode views in 2025, according to data platform Enlightent. This season presented 12 cases built around a format combining role-play with deductive analysis.

Set in carefully designed spaces, each episode revolved around a mysterious case based on a real-world social issue. Seven guest participants, led by host He Jiong, took on different roles and acted in character, working with clues and key scenes to uncover the truth. Through teamwork, the participants ultimately identify the hidden mastermind, while conveying legal knowledge to the public.