The first half delivered a solid blend of suspense, character development, and plot intrigue that had me genuinely invested. It was clear the writers had put thought into the setup, and the pacing allowed the story to breathe. However, things took a noticeable turn from Episodes 8 onwards.
Unfortunately, this is where the series slips into an all-too-familiar pattern seen in many Hong Kong dramas and films: the tendency to rush toward the climax. It feels as though the pressure to wrap things up quickly overtook the need for coherent and credible storytelling.
A particularly baffling example occurs when a hacker claims to infiltrate the CID's (Criminal Investigation Department) phone system - and, somehow, is able to access footage showing one of the CID officers exhibiting signs of a split personality. Not only does this stretch believability, but it also leaves viewers wondering: how is such a deeply personal psychological moment captured on video and conveniently stored in a way a hacker can access? This scene feels more like a shortcut to push the plot forward than a logically constructed development.
Moments like this break the immersion that the show had worked hard to build earlier on. It's disappointing because the series had so much potential to stand out - especially in a genre crowded with cliché twists and predictable endings.
If only the creative team had trusted the audience enough to slow down and let the story unfold more naturally, this show could have left a lasting impression. Instead, it leaves us with a frustrating sense of what could have been.
Frankly, the scriptwriter, producer, or director could benefit from taking a page out of the playbooks of long-running and successful crime series like Criminal Minds, The Blacklist, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, or even The Mentalist. These shows have consistently managed to strike a balance between suspense and plausibility, delivering smart writing, tight plot progression, and psychologically rich characters - all without resorting to shortcuts or compromising credibility.
What sets those series apart is not just their gripping plots, but their commitment to respecting the audience's intelligence. They build tension without sacrificing logic, and they allow their characters to evolve naturally through meaningful encounters and well-structured arcs.
This show had the potential to follow in those footsteps. With a more disciplined approach to storytelling - particularly in the latter episodes - it could have stood out in the genre. Hopefully, future seasons or new productions from this team will take that to heart.
