Chinese crime drama catches global audience’s attention

See Him AgainThe first Chinese crime drama to be released simultaneously domestically and globally on Netflix, it has gained popularity abroad.

It opened with a score of 8.3 out of 10 on its first day, November 20, on MyDramaList, a review aggregator dedicated to Asian shows, and rose to the second most popular Hong Kong TV show on Netflix on its third day of release.

Set in Hong Kong in 1993 See Him Again It follows a police officer, played by actor William Chan, as he investigates a suspect linked to a series of murders. During the chase, he runs into an elevator that suddenly crashes, putting him in a coma. When he wakes up in 2018, he is shocked to discover that his wife and daughter are missing and their apartment has been occupied by new residents. He believes that the only way to return to 1993 and reunite with his family is to solve 25-year-old murder cases.

Chan, who is from Hong Kong and born in 1985, announced that he withdrew from leading the series due to its time travel theme, which depicts police officers investigating crime and gave him, who is not yet married, the chance to play a father. .

Planned to reach a wider global market, the program will be broadcast on major platforms in many countries such as Singapore and Malaysia, as well as television channels in various overseas markets such as Japan and Thailand.

The show is jointly produced by streaming giant Tencent Video and Shenzhen-based production company Drama Apple Limited, bringing together a seasoned cast and crew, including some prestigious film award winners. For example, actress Liu Yase won the Best Actress award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards. Purgatory. Chan won the Most Popular Actor award at the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival. I adore.

Some critics praised the series for its twist-filled plot, poignant emotions, and nostalgic Hong Kong elements, making it a strong example of Chinese culture-infused storytelling that can appeal to international audiences.