HIStory3: Trapped (2019)

I loved this show so much omg, i watched it in one sitting and i was so surprised at how much i loved it , the idea of gangster/cop is something i adore in fanfics etc. and this show wow
This is fanfiction come to life, the tension they had was off the charts romantic and sexual tension like I've never seen before in ANY show!
The story was so good, its not the typical fluffly plot its so good and keeps u on your seat and makes u want to know more
+ THE SIDE PAIRING WAS SO CUTE AND I NEED A S2 ABOUT THEM
Overall one of my favorite shows i have watched this year!

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The thrill of an action series

Can we have more action BL series in the future? At first, the idea of making a series based on an unusual romantic relationship between a gang leader and a police officer is really fascinating. Although I like the storyline, the initial actions of the main leads regarding the murder case that happened four years ago in the series failed to give the mystery more intriguing and hype. The balance of different genres plays an important role for making a notable series. The development of romance and mystery feels like they are competing in a race for the first place. Really, I couldn't care less on the romantic development of the main couple. Action and mystery are much more dominant than romance in this series.

The chemistry of the main leads faltered a little bit in the early episodes. Fei's persistent actions annoyed the hell out of me. As the storyline progressed, their chemistry managed to stabilize romantically but not as consistent as the second leads' sweet and fluffy relationship.

Overall, I can still say that this series is worth the watch. Thrilling and captivating.

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This is definitely one of those dramas that you watch in a series and it makes you feel like it should be a series of it's own, and I for one sincerely HOPE & PRAY that the writer and director won't disappoint me in that!!! I want to see what Mang does while waiting for Tang Yi to come out of jail, I want to see what their life after that will be like, will Tang Yi have redemption, will Jack and Zhao's love truly flourish because I felt like the ending was rushed and left a major cliffhanger. But overall I LOVED IT, and after it ended I was too distraught to even want to watch Make Our Days Count because for me Trapped too good to be topped and I didn't want a disappointing overview of what followed make me feel let down!!!

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I just cannot say enough good about this one. ????
Absolutely phenomenal ????
The HIStory Series keeps getting better and better ????
And now since Taiwan ???????? is officially free of homophobia (and proud first in the East), this allowed for such a beautiful story to surface without any fear of backing out.????
Coming back to the story, it is a mixed bag of action, thrill, suspense, romance, "steamy" moments ???? (oof is it hot in here or is it just me?????) and plot twists.????
The cast is excellent, very natural.????
The music could have been better but it is overshadowed by the rest anyway ????
I would definitely watch it many more times and do firmly believe that all those who watch it once will definitely watch many times over. If you haven't already...give it a go...it will be worth every second of your time.????????????????????

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One of my favourite kinds of stories

Preview: I assessed this series like this because there were some aspects that I like in general although some technical things weren't well managed.

1-STORY: One of my favourite kinds of relationships is the one between a policeman and a criminal so when I read the plot of the series I decided to watch it. Also, the framework was interesting, so I wanted to know who killed Tang and Chen's girlfriend. The problems in the storyline are that firstly it is not really possible to have this kind of relationship (but this is a series and I can accept it), secondly the plot was a little bit confusing (I always appreciate storylines that are cryptic because I like to guess who the guilty one is but this one was too much enigmatic because we didn't have enough information to try to predict what happened 4 years before) and lastly a real policeman cannot act like Shao-fei did (doing what he wants so just continue following Tang-yi wherever he goes) but the rest of the police and mafia's world was well represented also thanks to the acting, in particular during the fight scenes.

2-ACTING: let's start with bad things: I disliked one of the side couples, the one composed by Jack and Zhao. I felt that their relationship wasn't realistic enough as much as the way they got together.
The story of the other side couple was canonic but I appreciated it because love stories between presidents and secretaries are one of my favourite stereotypes. The acting was also better than the first side couple.
My favourite couple was the main one because, as I said before, their kind of relationship is one of my favourite ones and due to their acting. While watching them I could imagine a real and healthy relationship. That was also because they kissed a lot of times: in my opinion, this helped to make it clear that their relationship was daily because kisses are a sign of privacy. I also adored their confessions: it was so simple! Shao-fei had no worries about confessing and neither had Tang-Yi after understanding that he was in love with the policeman (I love that this clear fact is obviously in contrast with the chaotic framework but let's forget for a minute that someone was trying to kill both of them). Another thing that made me fall for them is the completely different personalities of the two lovers (talking also about the individual part of the acting I noticed that Chris and Jack did a great job) that are complementary.

3-MUSIC: The ost was good enough. The music during the episodes was also a good support for the scenes.

4-RV: Tbh I have only rewatched a few of the scenes that were my favourite ones (I haven't counted the rewatch value in my final rating).

P.S. Am I the only one who is in love with the poster of the series? it summarized the contrast between the two principal characters (it can be noticed by the way they are dressed) and shows that the kind of situation in which they will meet is particular (one of the two is going to shoot the other). The pink background is just perfect!

Thank you for reading my review, hope you have found it useful and don't forget to use the #freetangyi ;)

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Amazing chemistry, kudos to HIStory

Chemistry: 10
The chemistry between the leads is awesome. Even the second CP has great chemistry. The actors portrayed the character’s feelings thoroughly so, I have no complaints. They weren’t awkward with each, showing no discomfort in romantic scene. They seemed natural, I was convinced they’re a couple. Taiwanese BLs almost always win with their casting. This didn’t disappoint, as always with HIStory series. The leads are my fav HIStory CP.
Delivery: 10
The action was as awesome as you can ask for, I cried together with them after laughing my arse off. Although some scenes are funny because they are not articulate. I forgive them because it’s the director’s fault not the acting.
Story: 7
The plot had too many holes. I had to keep on rationalising everything to make it logical in a sense. However, I enjoyed very much. I was at the edge of my seat for most of the series cursing, crying and laughing till my tummy hurt. Great comedic relief, awesome tear jerkers.
Production: 6-7
I’m not an expert at this but I got to say I was satisfied. It’s had its notable production errors but I could turn a blind eye to them, I mean it’s not a Hollywood series after all. Good lighting overall, sound was mostly good too as well as the scene choreography.

I have watched this abundant times. It’s one of my favourites. I highly recommend it.

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It was an ok drama to me The main couple have less chemistry,but the other couple that is the Jack and his partner had the best chemistry they were soo cute .the main character had a hate to love relationship but on the other side jack had there love in first sight it was my first Taiwan bl.I can say that it is an ok drama it will not disappoint you and both the main character were hot ? ,but the first couple don't have a better chemistry as the Jack and his partner had. It has a happy ok ending because character goes to the jail and thats the closing scene and the other character said that he will wait and thats the ending ,in the ending i wish that there were one more episode to show that he is coming back from the jail and some scene them being together it just over

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Have I ever mentioned that this is my favorite BL of all time? Because it is.

Frankly, it’s difficult for me to even write a review for this because I feel that all I have are good things to say about this drama. It’s difficult to write an unbiased review when I truly feel like this should be the benchmark for all BL.

To start, the story is incredible. Obviously, at it’s forefront is a romantic drama involving a cop and a mob boss. Already, this is completely different from any other BL you’ll find out there. The romance is organic and gripping, with plenty of time spent creating a believable scenario in which these two seemingly opposed men could fall in love. In addition to being just a fantastic romance, it also makes for an excellent crime drama. They weaved an elegant storyline with fairly complex characters, each with their own reasonable motivations. I kid you not, this is a BL series with a plot line that could easily stand on its own.
Admittedly, there were a few gimmicky moments that were a little cringe worthy but nothing so off putting that it will turn you off of the whole show.
While some may not have been satisfied with the ending, I felt that it suited this story well and made for a realistic, yet hopeful ending.

Acting was also pretty great. It was nice to see older actors who have obviously had some experience prior to these roles. Not that there isn’t something charming about new actors, but it was very refreshing to see something outside of the standard school boy vernacular.

This is not only a stellar BL, but a fantastic drama with enough twist and turns to keep you guessing. The romance is well paced and makes phenomenal use of the great chemistry each couple brought to the table.
I completely recommend to anyone, whether you’re looking for a crime drama or a unique spin on the BL formula.

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