The Victims' Game is a Taiwanese television series on Netflix starring Joseph Chang, Ann Hsu and Jason Wang. The plot revolves around the forensic scientist with Asperger's syndrome Fang Yi-jen (Joseph Chang) and the investigative journalist Hsu Hai-yin (Ann Hsu), investigating a case involving Fang Yi-jen's daughter.[1][2] Season 2 was announced in September 2020 and premiered on June 21, 2024.[3]
| The Victims' Game | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 誰是被害者 |
| Simplified Chinese | 谁是被害者 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shuí Shì Bèihàizhě |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Chien Shih-keng |
| Based on | The Fourth Victim by INFINITY |
| Developed by | Monomyth Co., Ltd. |
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| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | MUSDM |
| Ending theme | "One Who Will (Find Me)" by Karencici (season 1) "The Beloved" by Dean Fujioka (season 2) |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tseng Han-hsien |
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| Running time | 62-67 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 30 April 2020 – present |
Cast
edit- Joseph Chang as Fang Yi-Jen
- Peter Tseng as Fang Yi-Jen (age 18)
- Hsu Wei-ning as Hsu Hai-Yin
- Shih-hsien Wang as Chao Cheng-Kuan
- Ruby Lin as Li Ya-Jun (season 1)
- River Huang as Yu Cheng-Hao (season 1)
- Moon Lee as Chiang Hsiao-Meng, Fang Yi-Jen's daughter
- Nini Weng as Chiang Hsiao-Meng (age 7) (season 1)
- Ning Ding as Su Ko-Yun (season 1)
- Chia-Kuei Chen as Chang Tsung-Chien (season 1)
- Rexen Cheng as Chuang Ping-Yao (season 1)
- Joseph Hsia as Liu Kuang-Yung (season 1)
- Chia-En Yang as Liu Kuang-Yung (age 17) (season 1)
- Zhang-xing Chang as Liao
- Sheng-te Hong as Sun Yung-Chen
- Hao-zhe Lai as Fatso (season 1)
- Bruce Chen as Ta-Tse (season 1)
- Diane Lin as Chou Yu-hsuan (season 1)
- Ma Nien-hsien as Chen Yao-Hui (season 1)
- Chin Chi as Lin Yu-Jung, Kuang-Yung's wife (season 1)
- Han Chang as forensic science teacher (season 1)
- Yiin-shang Liu as Tsou Yueh-Huan, Ko-Yun's mother (season 1)
- Grace Ko as Legislator Chien Shu-Fei (season 1)
- Chiung-tzu Chang as Chen Li-Chi (season 1)
- Helen Hsu as Chiang Jo-ying, Yi-Jen's wife (season 1)
- Chiung-hsuan Hsieh as Wu Fang-Ning, Cheng-Kuan's wife (season 1)
- Tsai-Yi Huang as Chang Hsin (season 1)
- Jau-der Yin as Chou Yang (season 1)
- Tarcy Su as Hsueh Hsin-Ning (season 2)
- Dean Fujioka as Chang Keng-Hao (season 2)
- Buffy Chen as Hsiao Chia-Ying (season 2)
- Terrance Lau as Lin Ming-Cheng (season 2)
- Troy Liu as Lin Ming-Cheng (Young) (season 2)
- Devin Pan as Wu Chun-Lu (season 2)
- Jieh-Wen King as Lin Ching-Jui (season 2)
- Yu-Chien Liu as Chen Yang-Yu (season 2)
- An-Shun Yu as Lu Shih-Hsien (season 2)
- Steven Chiang as Yamamoto (season 2)
- Cecilia Choi as Liu Shu-Yen (season 2)
- Yun-Jen Chu as Liu Shu-Yen (Young) (season 2)
- Ivy Yin as Hsiao Min-Chun (season 2)
- Karencici as Yuan Chi-Ling (season 2)
- Yen-Tzu Lin as Yuan Chi-Ling (Young) (season 2)
- Chih-Wei Cheng as Liu Shu-Yen's Father (season 2)
- BeBe Du as Kuo Hsin-Pai (season 2)
- Jia-Tong Tsai as Kuo Hsin-Pai (Young) (season 2)
- Ya-Hui Chen as Yuan's Mother (season 2)
Release
editThe Victims' Game was released on April 30, 2020 on Netflix.[2] It is Netflix's fourth original Mandarin-language series after Nowhere Man, Triad Princess, and The Ghost Bride.
Soundtrack
edit| The Victims' Game Original Soundtrack (OST) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | 1 May 2020 |
| Genre | Mandopop |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Label | HIM International Music Inc. |
The Victims' Game Original Soundtrack (OST) (誰是被害者-影集原聲帶) was released on May 1, 2020 by various artists. It contains a total of 4 tracks. The OST album is available for streaming on various music streaming platforms including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Listen To Me" (我要你) | Yo Lee | 4:05 |
| 2. | "One Who Will (Find Me)" (誰) | Karencici | 4:07 |
| 3. | "White Horse" | Shao Hao 邵豪 | 4:13 |
| 4. | "No Regrets" (不存在的遺憾) | Nauledge Huang 黃祝賢儒 | 4:10 |
| Everyone Is A Ghost Single | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 30 April 2020 |
| Genre | Mandopop |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Label | Music Bravo Co., LTD |
Everyone Is A Ghost - Single (每個人都是鬼 《誰是被害者》Netflix 原創影集 宣傳曲) was released on April 30, 2020 by Ann Hsu. It contains a total of 2 tracks. The single is available for streaming on various music streaming platforms including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Everyone Is A Ghost" (每個人都是鬼 -《誰是被害者》宣傳曲) | Ann Hsu | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Everyone Is A Ghost (Off Vocal)" (每個人都是鬼 (伴奏) -《誰是被害者》宣傳曲) | Ann Hsu | 3:41 |
| Still Alive Single | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1 May 2020 |
| Genre | Mandopop |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Label | HIM International Music Inc. |
Still Alive - Single (還活著 - Netflix原創影集《誰是被害者》插曲) was released on May 1, 2020 by Salsa Chen. It contains a total of 1 track. The single is available for streaming on various music streaming platforms including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Still Alive" (還活著 -《誰是被害者》插曲) | Salsa Chen | 4:06 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2020 | 55th Golden Bell Awards[5] | Best Television Series | The Victims' Game | Nominated |
| Best Leading Actor in a Television Series | Joseph Chang | Nominated | ||
| Best Newcomer in a Television Series | Moon Lee | Won | ||
| Best Director in a Television Series | David Chuang, Allen Chen | Nominated | ||
| Best Writing for a Television Series | Liang Shu-Ting, Xu Rui | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Liu Zhi-Huan | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Editing | Jie Meng-Ru, Jiang Yi-Ning | Nominated | ||
| Best Art and Design Award | Yuan Shu (Liao Jian-An), Shi Xiao-Rou, Chu Xu (Chu Jia-Yi), Guo Xian-Cong | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Asia Contents Awards[6][7] | Best Creative | The Victims' Game | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Joseph Chang | Won | ||
| Best Writer | Liang Shu-Ting, Hsu Ruei-Liang | Nominated | ||
| Newcomer Actress | Moon Lee | Nominated | ||
| Technical Achievement Award | Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020[8][9] | Best Drama Series | The Victims' Game | Nominated | |
| Best Direction (Fiction) | David Chuang, Kuan-Chung Chen | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Moon Lee | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Stanley Liu | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Meng-Ju Shieh, Yi-Ning Chiang | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "The Victims' Game review – a grisly Taiwanese crime drama". Ready Steady Cut. 30 April 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Victims' Game' On Netflix, About A Forensic Scientist With Asperger's Syndrome Cracking A Case Involving His Estranged Daughter". Decider. 30 April 2020. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (2024-05-22). "'The Victims' Game' Season 2 Confirms June 2024 Netflix Return and Reveals First Looks". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "《誰是被害者》影集原聲帶". HIM 華研國際音樂 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Golden Bell Awards". Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "'Asian Contents Awards 2020 Nominees'". acfm.kr. Archived from the original on 2020-10-10. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "'Asian Contents Awards 2020 Winners'". acfm.kr. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
- ^ "'Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winners 2020'" (PDF). asianacademycreativeawards.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "'National Winners Revealed for Asian Academy Creative Awards'". worldscreen.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
