Playing Ep 15

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Status:
Completed
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Ratings:
7.4/10
Country:
Hong Kong

Summary:

In the wake of a cherished mentor's tragic demise during a heist five years prior, one dedicated officer refuses to be deterred from his commitment to upholding the law. Marked by the event that claimed the life of the Sergeant he looked up to, he finds himself carrying the torch of justice forward.

As time marches on, he aligns himself with a group of hardened individuals who make it their mission to combat the scourge of drug trafficking. Under the leadership of a tenacious anti-mafia inspector, he dedicates his life to the restoration of peace and order within the community.

Amidst the shifting tides, his past comrade-in-arms finds himself grappling with a lost sense of direction, landing within the confines of an investigative unit. Another past ally strays from the path, drawn into the underbelly of the very criminal world they once fought against.

A twist of fate leads our determined officer to an encounter with a familiar face from the gang behind the notorious robbery. This chance meeting reignites a burning desire for retribution, presenting him with the challenge of balancing the scales of justice for his fallen role model against the tantalizing call of personal vengeance. How will he navigate this moral quandary and what measures will he take to ensure that the ghosts of the past are laid to rest?

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    Overall 6

    Story 5Acting 6Music 5Rewatch Value 4

    Beware of potential spoilers ahead

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    Overall 7

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