Playing Ep 11

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Status:
Completed
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Ratings:
7/10
Country:
Hong Kong

Summary:

In the bustling streets of a vibrant city, a peculiar man asserts his claim to a long-lost imperial lineage, declaring himself the fallen sovereign of a bygone era. Amidst the urban chaos, a dedicated social worker becomes intrigued by his case, and as she delves deeper, a tapestry of his colorful and often incredulous past unfurls.

His story commences in the throes of youth during the early 1930s, where together with his brother and a close-knit circle of friends, he engages in a spirited competition involving explosive pyrotechnics, all in the hopes of securing the funds needed to unite with his beloved. However, a turn of fate leads not to victory but to a spiral of unexpected encounters and peculiar circumstances. Wrapped up in these entanglements is the sister of one of his comrades, who finds herself inadvertently pulled into a life of glamour and notoriety.

Unexpectedly waylaid from their initial aspirations, the group experiences the ironies of life, as their quest for military glory lands them behind bars instead. Yet, the whims of fate are ever unpredictable, and their story takes another dramatic turn when they reach the alluring city of Shanghai. Here, with the guidance of a local underworld figure, the protagonist reinvents himself, rising to prominence as a formidable magnate of the city's bustling society.

Within the echelons of power and luxury, his heart remains anchored by the memory of his distant love, whose image persists through the changing seasons of his life. However, a moment's hesitation leads to a poignant separation that stretches across four decades, leaving their story suspended in the realm of 'what ifs'. The entwined fate of these individuals creates a saga as captivating as the era that cradled it, filled with dreams, disillusionment, and the enduring quest for a love that time itself seemingly cannot erase.

Episode Name Date Added
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Episode 03 Jan 19, 2024
Episode 04 Jan 19, 2024
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Episode 11 Jan 19, 2024
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Episode 16 Jan 19, 2024
Episode 17End Jan 19, 2024

What people are saying

  • shininghelen

    Overall 3

    Story 2Acting 5Music 3Rewatch Value 1

    Regrettably, the series in discussion fell rather short of expectations, despite showing promising elements in its early stages. Initially, it presented itself as a humorous entry, capturing my attention and holding the promise of a well-crafted dramedy. However, as the episodes accumulated, there was an evident shift—as if the narrative train had jumped tracks, thrusting viewers into an unfamiliar territory strewn with arbitrary plot developments.

    Character consistency, the backbone of any compelling story, seemingly evaporated. Personalities fluctuated erratically, leading the cast into manufactured conflicts and forced...

    climaxes. These moments, aspiring to be intense and profound, landed as clichéd and awkward. There's little more exasperating in the realm of television than watching authenticity give way to overwrought attempts at creating "drama."

    The sense of irritation accumulated with each episode, growing exponentially as the series progressed—or, some would assert, regressed. The climax that the story arc had been building towards resulted not in a crescendo of narrative satisfaction but in a viewer's lament, bordering on outrage. My patience was tested, and sentiments of nostalgia for the production house's prior gems surfaced, highlighting a perceived decline in their recent offerings.

    On reflection, the series started on a bright note, meriting a chance from an audience willing to invest in its humor and potential. Yet, as the closing credits rolled, the sour taste it left behind severely impacted its rewatchability quotient, had such a metric fallen to the lower end of the scale. The fervent hope for improvement remains, even as the spotlight dims on this beleaguered production.