Miss S

About Miss S

Released in 2020, 'Miss S' is a captivating Chinese mystery and romance television series. It is a perfect blend of comedy, suspense, and romance, aimed to hook the audience in its unique storytelling technique. It's the remake of the Australian show, 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'. The show revolves around an enigmatic woman named Su Wenli who returns to Shanghai after studying abroad. Su is unafraid to break societal norms to solve eerie murder mysteries along with a handsome yet reserved detective, Luo Qiuheng.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and airs on Tencent Video. The producers managed to successfully adapt the Australian show in a Chinese context, ensuring its relevance to the local community while preserving the original's essence. The series consists of 34 episodes, each portraying a unique murder case that the dynamic duo unravels.

Actors

• Ma Yili: She plays the titular character, Su Wenli, and effortlessly encapsulates her free-spirited, daring, and ingenious personality which aids her in solving mysteries.
• Gao Weiguang: He portrays Luo Qiuheng, a typical no-nonsense detective who gradually admires Su's knack for solving cases. Gao skillfully portrays the charming and reserved demeanor of his role.
• Bu Guanjin: He plays Officer Xiao, a staunch ally of the investigative duo with utmost trust in Su's abilities.
• Tien Niu: She plays Liu, Su Wenli's brilliant but eccentric housekeeper, adding a dash of humor to the otherwise intense series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series 'Miss S' is adapted from the popular Australian series 'Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries', offered a fresh perspective with its 1920s Shanghai setting.
• The series encapsulates authentic 1920s Shanghai with its elaborate set pieces and costumes.
• The chemistry between the lead actors, Ma Yili and Gao Weiguang, was widely praised, offering a refreshing dynamic against the series' dark narratives.

Quotes

• "I’m not afraid of ghosts and murderers, what can I not dare?" - Su Wenli
• "Sometimes, the truth is not as important as happiness." - Luo Qiuheng
• "Justice will not be absent, just because I am not present." - Su Wenli

Music & Soundtrack

• Miss S boasts a melodic and vivacious soundtrack that perfectly suits the series' thrilling narrative.
• The soundtrack predominantly features Chinese music, with a few Western tracks to contemporize the 1920s setting.