Not Lie to Me, But Still Worth Watching
If you liked Lie to Me, the American crime drama, you'll probably enjoy Every Move You Make. It's TVB’s take on psychological crime storytelling, which is a bit different from what they usually do, I found it refreshing.
The cases themselves were interesting, though I felt the American version executed them more effectively. I appreciated that the character of Yiu Hok Sum was not simply a copy of Cal Lightman; he had his own personality and methods, making the series feel more original. Yiu Hok Sum was also not as wacky as Cal Lightman, which gave him a more grounded presence.
Bowie Lam was amazing as Yiu Hok Sum. It's so nice to see him back in a TVB drama. He handled all the emotions and subtle moments perfectly. Seriously, he just owned the role and carried the show.
On the other hand, Kristal Tin as Yip Chin Ting was forgettable. Her performance did not leave a strong impression, and I felt that almost any actress could have delivered a similar portrayal. I personally wondered if Flora Chan returning might have elevated the chemistry with Bowie Lam, given their previous dynamic, which was lacking in Kristal and Bowie’s pairing.
Even Bosco Wong didn't really impress me here, which surprised me because he's usually solid actor. In this drama, Bowie just completely outshined everyone.
Overall, Every Move You Make is a solid psychological crime drama for TVB. It's got its flaws, but Bowie Lam’s performance alone makes it worth watching.
The cases themselves were interesting, though I felt the American version executed them more effectively. I appreciated that the character of Yiu Hok Sum was not simply a copy of Cal Lightman; he had his own personality and methods, making the series feel more original. Yiu Hok Sum was also not as wacky as Cal Lightman, which gave him a more grounded presence.
Bowie Lam was amazing as Yiu Hok Sum. It's so nice to see him back in a TVB drama. He handled all the emotions and subtle moments perfectly. Seriously, he just owned the role and carried the show.
On the other hand, Kristal Tin as Yip Chin Ting was forgettable. Her performance did not leave a strong impression, and I felt that almost any actress could have delivered a similar portrayal. I personally wondered if Flora Chan returning might have elevated the chemistry with Bowie Lam, given their previous dynamic, which was lacking in Kristal and Bowie’s pairing.
Even Bosco Wong didn't really impress me here, which surprised me because he's usually solid actor. In this drama, Bowie just completely outshined everyone.
Overall, Every Move You Make is a solid psychological crime drama for TVB. It's got its flaws, but Bowie Lam’s performance alone makes it worth watching.
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