Taiwanese Drama - The Victims' Game

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The Victims' Game is a Taiwanese Netflix Original thriller series directed by David Chuang and Allen Chen. The series was released on the 30th of April 2020 and contains 8 episodes.

Cast:

Joseph Chang as Fang Yi-Jen

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Ann Hsu as Hsu Hai-Yin

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Jason Wang as Chao Cheng-Kuan

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Ruby Lin as Li Ya-Jun

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River Huang as Yu Cheng-Hao

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Moon Lee as Chiang Hsiao-Meng

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Ning Ding as Su Ke-Yun

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Rexen Cheng as Zhunag Bing-Yao

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Chen Chia-Kuei as Zhang Cong-Jian

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Joseph Hsia as Xia Jing-Ting

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Nian Xian Ma as Hui Zi

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Chang Tsai-Hsing as Xiao Liao

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Diane Lin as Chen Yu-Xuan

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Hong Sheng De as Sun Yong-Zhen

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In September 2020, it was announced that the series was getting a 2nd season, and it's scheduled for release in 2022.

I'll now share with you some of the songs I like from the OST.

Karencici - One Who Will (Find Me)

華研國際

Nauledge Huang - No Regrets

黃祝賢儒 Nauledge

After discovering his estranged daughters link to mysterious murders, a forensic detective with Asperger's Syndrome risks everything to solve the case.

I'm a big fan of the horror, thriller and suspense genre's with both films and drama's, so when this appeared on Netflix I couldn't help but add it to my viewing list and give it a watch. 

I was expecting it to have me on edge, holding my breath and in suspense on if they case would be solved, while in reality it was all those things, this drama has a more deeper meaning to it, which by the end of the series had me applauding and crying. Without giving too much away about this drama, all I will say is nothing is what it seems.

The casting for me was top notch, Joseph Chang as Fang Yi-Jen has to be my favourite from this drama, without even knowing any of his past works, you can see he gives his roles his all and pulls them off extremely well. I couldn't help feel sorry for Fang Yi-Jen as everyone looked at him as he was a freak, just because he's different from everyone else.

I thought Ann Hsu did an amazing job in her role as Hsu Hai-Yin, the series starts off with her being hard-faced and only out to get a good story, but as more unfolds, we get to see her past and how these murders affect her in her personal life and we even get to see her grow in her personal life as well as her career as a reporter.

Ruby Lin had me on edge as her character Li Ya-Jun, she has a warped idea of justice, and believes what she is doing is right and should be praised, I definitely think a switch is triggered in her mental state, but there are people around that will agree with her motives and applaud her for her style of justice.

If I'm not mistaken Moon Lee is a new and upcoming actress and to take a roll like Chiang Hsiao-Meng proves that she's not scared of the roles she takes, I personally think she's brave for taking on such a roll as her role is dark and upsetting, but I think it's something that needs to be seen as there are many children, teenagers, young adults that feel the way she does about her family and circumstances, she's definitely not had it easy.

While I've only mentioned 4 of the actors from this cast, I'm in no way saying they are ones worth talking about, they're just the ones that made more of an impact on me. Each cast member and Victim has a different story and background, they all want to be remembered for different things and some will go to any lengths to get what they want.

I sincerely recommend watching this drama, it has everything you want from a thriller and suspense drama and so much more.

Have you watched The Victims' Game?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the script and plot?

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Taiwanese Drama - HIStory 3: Trapped

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HIStory 3: Trapped is a Taiwanese BL romantic comedy drama series written by Lin Pei Yu. The series aired from the 16th of April 2019, airing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and concluded on the 12th of June 2019, the series contains 20 episodes last 25 minutes each.

Main Cast:

Jake Hsu as Meng Shao Fei

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Chris Wu as Yang Yi

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Andy Bian as Jack

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Kenny Chen as Zhao Li An

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Supporting Cast:

Diane Lin as Zuo Hong Ye

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Stanley Mei as Li Zhi De

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Spinx Ding as Gu Dao Yi

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Amy Yen as Huang Yi Qi

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Kass Tsai as Azhi

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Ethan Liu as Jun Wei

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Zhang Guang Chen as Andy

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Chen Chia Kuei as Chen Wen Hao

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HIStory 3: Trapped Trailer

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A mysterious shooting leaves a police officer and the head of the Tianmeng crime syndicate dead. Four years later, police investigator Meng Shao Fei is determined to hunt down Tang Yi, the sole survivor of that fateful shooting - and now the head of the Tianmeng gang. Tang Yi is also hunting for answers but wants his own form of justice. He seems to want to exact his own choice of punishment on the killer...although he appears to be hiding a dark secret. Is Tang Yi trying to protect someone?

Meng Shao Fei and Tang Yi become entangled in a deadly game of wits - a game that becomes all the more complicated after Tang Yi baits a love trap for Meng Shao Fei.

I saw a little snippet of this pop up on Viki's Facebook page on my newsfeed, and as soon as I saw it was a BL drama, I was straight onto Viki placing it into my following. This was my first time finding out that Asian BL drama's existed, as I know in many Asian places any gay romances are still seen as a bad thing and are against it. I've never made it a secret that I'm a big fan of Yaoi manga and anime, so I'm glad I've finally been able to cross off Boys Love drama on my list.

I was hooked on this drama from start to finish, I lost count of how many times I caught myself fangirling, I couldn't help falling for all 4 of the male leads.

I loved Jake Hsu as Meng Shao Fei, I found his obsessive nature towards Tang Yi quite funny, it's like he already knew he had feelings for his nemesis Tang Yi but insisted on those feelings being the need and desire to get answers for his superior's death.

I think Chris Wu was perfect for the role of Tang Yi, whenever you think of gangs in drama's and films, they always seem to have a look of mystery about them as well as giving off the sense that they know they're the big bad. This is what I loved about Chris Wu in the role, there is something in his eyes that for me, made me fear crossing him. The way he also knew that Meng Shao Fei felt something for him and often teased him to make him jealous was also funny.

If I'm being honest personally for me Andy Bian stole the show as Jack, he's the smiling assassin. Even though Jack was Tang Yi's main mine when it came to the dirty jobs of taking down their opposition, I couldn't help but fall in love and adore his character. While many others find it odd and scary when they start having feelings and sexual attractions to another man, Jack accepted it with opened arms because he was intrigued. I loved that Jack learnt that there was more to life than just following orders, and putting his life in danger for others.

Kenny Chen as Zhao Li An was just adorable, he was your typical scared at heart when, he learnt that he was in Jack's sight. I also adored his friendship with Meng Shao Fei, it felt to me that he didn't just seem him as a friend but also as a brother and would do anything to help him, even when he ended up in Jack's clutches.

I absolutely loved watching this drama, while at times I felt the outcome was a little obvious for some of the characters, I never once guessed Tang Yi's story correctly. I would love there to be a 2nd part to this story to see how things were after the final scenes in the last episode, and see how our main couples have potentially changed their lives.

I would definitely say that if you're a fan of boys love series', whether it be manga, anime or drama's, then give this show a watch. 

There's different stories within this drama series, but because I loved the cast from this one, I've struggled wanting to start the others as I'm scared that I'll either be left disappointed or dislike the casting. I know I will eventually give them a watch, so watch this space.

Have you watched HIStory 3: Trapped?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjyot the script and plotline?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye