OCTB
OCTB

OCTB

2017TV ShowEndedCantonese

Undercover detective Chen Feng Xiang in a crack after a large group of cadres transferred to civilian, but in eight years after being an anti-black group to recapture. As the current rivers and lakes on the most troublesome triad leader are Chen Feng Xiang then younger brother Zhang Zhi Qiang, Feng Xiang re-out of the "rivers and lakes." He joined Zhang Shaojun led by the anti-black team and the new villain tostart dealing with the hands of the old friends and enemies, which makes Feng Xiang once dilemma. There are three years since the return of Hong Kong, gangs intend to take advantage of a big ticket. Feng Xiang in the investigation of a case of the disappearance of the leader, but found a century of Hong Kong triad history of the shaking big conspiracy.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: K.C. BascomGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young detective, haunted by his father's unsolved murder, returns to his hometown to investigate a series of bizarre homicides. As he delves deeper into the town's dark secrets, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. He must confront his own demons while racing against time to catch the killer before they strike again.

Critical Reception

OCTB garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty atmosphere and compelling mystery. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the suspense and the performances of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and atmospheric cinematography.
  • Commended for its engaging central mystery and suspenseful plot.
  • Criticized by some for occasional pacing issues and a somewhat formulaic narrative.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and its effective portrayal of a troubled detective. Some viewers found the plot twists to be predictable, but the overall mood and performances were well-received.

Fun Fact

Director K.C. Bascom also stars as the protagonist and wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from unsolved local crimes in his own hometown.

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