A Compelling Drama

This is a drama that I really enjoyed watching from start to end. While it may be obvious that several episodes were cut, the pacing didn't really suffer as badly as one would expect in said situation. A lot of things definitely happened in a span of 38 episodes, and I really wanted a more fleshed out ending, but I believe that it was a good enough since there was still a resolution regarding the main villain of the story. Plot-wise, it's surprisingly engaging. The mystery was handled well enough, and some reveals were made at the right time. You never notice that you're already nearing the end of the episode, and I believe that this drama is something one would want to re-watch to catch some clues that might have been missed the first time.

I greatly appreciate how amazing a majority of the cast were in their roles in this drama. Some of the actors were familiar to me, and I couldn't see a shadow of the characters where I first knew them from! The acting definitely played a big part in keeping me glued to the screen even though I was already too busy trying to puzzle out and understand the story. The villains in particular really did well in adding tension to the show; without their remarkable performances, I believe that the drama would have ended up coming out flat, so kudos to them. Also, I think Cheng Yi really suits plot-driven thriller dramas that have a sprinkle of mystery just as much as he does character-driven shows. He really did a great job of bouncing off of the other characters and tying all of them to his character and the plot. I have already watched several of his dramas and this is shaping up to be my second favourite from him so far.

All of the action scenes were also amazing! The audience can definitely feel that this is a spy drama. The musical scoring was also great - it definitely helped captivate the audience's attention! The background music elevated the scenes and made the audience feel what they were supposed to feel. Overall, Deep Lurk is a great watch.

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Good Watch

One of the strongest points of this show is the plot itself. The pacing to me was great, the scenes would always feel important to the plot, and every case was related to the main story. The way it was all weaved together was amazing: the mystery reveals would take place at the perfect moment, the action scenes were very satisfying and the relationship development among the characters were well fleshed out. It is so refreshing to find a drama that let the plot naturally explore the relationships that would form among the characters rather than let the relationship (the romance, for example) drag the plot along. The action scenes were also all amazing - they really showed us how mighty these characters were, especially Li Xiang Yi/Li Lian Hua. The audience could truly feel that he was the best who was around! The choreography and execution really lived up to the hype that the scenes were trying to make us feel.

However, what truly kept me glued to my screen was the acting. I have some gripes about the acting of some of the supporting characters BUT the main trio was amazing throughout the entire drama. Special shoutout to Cheng Yi, who was nothing but only brilliant in portraying Li Lian Hua. He truly brought the character to life. He weaved in certain mannerisms and behaviours that may have been subtle and even unnoticed but they filled in Li Lian Hua's personality tremendously, to the point where I could feel his emotions - his feelings of grief, regrets, affection and betrayal - very, very deeply. Joseph Zeng and Xiao Shun Yao also showed that they understood Fang Duo Bing and Di Fei Sheng greatly, and their performances allowed for the perfect chemistry among them three as they journeyed towards uncovering the mystery that had been haunting them for years now.

Overall, you should give this drama a chance! It was definitely worth watching.

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