I should start by telling you that I'm an American whose never been to Europe or Asia. So I'd like to voice some simple concerns right off the bat. There appears to me way too many Chinese people with near perfect British accents. There's also plenty of postings in English that makes me wonder.
I'm great at suspending my disbelief for shows and therefore certain bewildering plot points don't affect my ability to enjoy a show. I don't wish to introduce any new doubts to viewers so I'll keep those to myself.
I'm bothering with this review because I see so many people claiming this is a boring show and the pacing, the story, the actors are leaving the viewers with much to be desired.
I randomly came across this show, read a couple episode synopses and gave it a go.
I've never seen Hong Kong in 4k. For me the plot being in China and having UK actors really intrigued me. This is a slow burn series. It's a drama, mixed with long-term suspense. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I'd bet oodles of dollars that if HBO made this series, people would praise this. Instead, Amazon is known for their hit or miss shows and I think it sets a perspective subconsciously that automatically makes it easier to dismiss their shows.
However, I believe, as prime shows continued to grow, we'll look back on this and dig it.
So in conclusion, it's a drama! With some suspense and a little action. The point is to become enveloped in the story and not worry about sex and violence.
I'm great at suspending my disbelief for shows and therefore certain bewildering plot points don't affect my ability to enjoy a show. I don't wish to introduce any new doubts to viewers so I'll keep those to myself.
I'm bothering with this review because I see so many people claiming this is a boring show and the pacing, the story, the actors are leaving the viewers with much to be desired.
I randomly came across this show, read a couple episode synopses and gave it a go.
I've never seen Hong Kong in 4k. For me the plot being in China and having UK actors really intrigued me. This is a slow burn series. It's a drama, mixed with long-term suspense. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I'd bet oodles of dollars that if HBO made this series, people would praise this. Instead, Amazon is known for their hit or miss shows and I think it sets a perspective subconsciously that automatically makes it easier to dismiss their shows.
However, I believe, as prime shows continued to grow, we'll look back on this and dig it.
So in conclusion, it's a drama! With some suspense and a little action. The point is to become enveloped in the story and not worry about sex and violence.