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Key Features:
Family drama, Corruption, Political intrigue, Greed, Ambition, Betrayal, Power dynamics, Murder, Wealth, Lust, Moral decay, Social commentary, Revenge, Female lead, Crime, Scandal
Tone:
serious, cynical, dramatic
Target Audience:
Crime drama enthusiasts, Political thriller fans, Viewers interested in social commentary, Those who enjoy complex family sagas
Emotional Arc:
Ambition → Destruction

The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful

2017-11-24
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Madame Tang colludes and mediates between the government and the private businesses for the benefits of her all-female family. One case does not go according to plan, and an entire family close to Madame Tang fall victim to a gruesome murder. Ambition, desire and lust eventually change Tang's relationships with her own family forever.

Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Cast
Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Wu Ke-Xi, Wen Qi, Sha-Li Chen, Ko Chia-Yen, Maya Showlen, Moon Wang, Carolyn Chen, Chen-Ling Wen, Jun Fu
Crew
Yang Ya-che, Yang Ya-che
Rating
6.994(84 votes)
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