Mature, Intense, Twist-filled - WAY better than the first season!
How have I just now heard about this?! This was way, way WAAYYYY better than season 1 (the chronological sequel to this), which I know is beloved by many! Season 1 was full of tropes and forced cringey, comedy. This prequel takes a more serious tone which makes everything a lot more tense. Is that why this didn't get as much attention afaik? The general HK drama viewer prefer comedic banter over slow conversations?
The beginning was a little slow as you get introduced to the characters but halfway through to the very end, it's nonstop action, twists and turns, and drama. The cast have amazing chemistry, even the non-romantic couples like Jessica Hsuan and Priscilla Wong. I love their relationship and how you feel that they genuinely care for each other. Pakho Chau Chau & Benjamin Yuen and Michael Miu & Moses Chan have an interesting rivalry as well. The characters are so well-written. Great acting from everyone, of course. I usually despise love triangles, which TVB tends to overuse but I found myself rooting for everyone here. The love triangles were not annoying. In fact, they were tastefully and maturely executed. The side characters have their motives which are slowly revealed and are all memorable. There are a few plot-holes and moments of suspension of beliefs.
A HUGE STEP UP from Season 1 which I felt was so overrated. Oh yeah, the OSTs are fantastic too, and not overly used that blasted 越难越爱 every 5 minutes.
Definitely recommend (but it will take a while for you to get invested. The last 15 episodes are riveting!!!)
The beginning was a little slow as you get introduced to the characters but halfway through to the very end, it's nonstop action, twists and turns, and drama. The cast have amazing chemistry, even the non-romantic couples like Jessica Hsuan and Priscilla Wong. I love their relationship and how you feel that they genuinely care for each other. Pakho Chau Chau & Benjamin Yuen and Michael Miu & Moses Chan have an interesting rivalry as well. The characters are so well-written. Great acting from everyone, of course. I usually despise love triangles, which TVB tends to overuse but I found myself rooting for everyone here. The love triangles were not annoying. In fact, they were tastefully and maturely executed. The side characters have their motives which are slowly revealed and are all memorable. There are a few plot-holes and moments of suspension of beliefs.
A HUGE STEP UP from Season 1 which I felt was so overrated. Oh yeah, the OSTs are fantastic too, and not overly used that blasted 越难越爱 every 5 minutes.
Definitely recommend (but it will take a while for you to get invested. The last 15 episodes are riveting!!!)
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