Sit back and tune in for some great viewing this month, from reality TV to creepy psychological dramas, it's all on in July
Hands in the air for that TV life! From psychological crime dramas like Sharp Objects to Japanese mystery shows like Miss Sherlock, we love a good binge sesh here at Honeycombers Hong Kong HQ. And this month, we’re digging Hong Kong dramas, trashy TV shows and other great screen faves that you may be into too. Here’s what we’re watching in July.
What we’re watching this month
Anson Yip – Photographer/Videographer
The Greed of Man
The Greed of Man is a classic Hong Kong television drama that was aired in 1992. The story is mainly centered on the rivalry between two families, the Fong’s and the Ting’s. It covered the social and financial phenomena from 1970s to 1990s where people aim to become rich by trading stocks, from triad violence to corruption on Hong Kong stock market. The main antagonist Ting Hai, portrayed by Adam Cheng, has created a very interesting phenomenon outside the screen: The ‘Ting Hai Effect’. It’s about a stock market phenomenon in which there is a sudden and unexplained stock market drop. It also featured a top roaster cast included one of the best actors in Hong Kong, Sean Lau. Must-watch legendary drama!
Kristy Or – Partnerships Manager
This Is Not Happening
Comedy Central show This Is Not Happening was originally created and hosted by American stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir. The premise of the show is that each week, a group of comedians join together at a strip club and tell true, hilarious and embarrassing stories. Witness Bobby Lee relay his outrageous five-way story at the Riviera that involves two of his comic friends and two White Supremacist sisters, Ali Siddiq describe his life in prison and his gleeful desire to murder a prison guard who had wronged him named Mitchell and so much more. Get ready to be offended, disturbed and laugh uncontrollably.
Read more about Kristy’s love for stand-up specials here.
Carly Wu – Editorial Assistant
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos who is most known for The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a psychological horror film released in 2017. The story revolves around the protagonist Farrell, who is a cardiac surgeon, his family and a mysterious teenage boy that is connected to his past. Ever since Farrell introduces this boy to the family, everyone starts losing their mobility and becomes weirdly ill. It’s a movie about revenge, betrayal and ruthless self-preservation (and with supernatural elements).
Sophie Cullen – Editor
Bride & Prejudice
When it comes to love, it’s hard to please everybody, especially when you’re a engaged to a man almost three times your senior. Bride & Prejudice tells real stories of couples in Britain facing problems with family members over their choice of spouse. Whether it’s sexuality, race, religion or background in question, this programme is a fascinating exploration into why and how people feel the way they do about things. Seriously addictive stuff, plus some of the best quotable one-liners ever.
Know what we’re watching this month but looking for stuff to do outside the house? Check out these choice barbecue pits in Hong Kong, restore your hair with Chinese herbology and Herbal Legend or sample our favourite Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong.