Drama Review: Hidden Edge

24

Rating

★★★★

Episodes

24

Drama Digest

Zhu Xiao Qiang suffers from amnesia. Once a prodigious soldier, he used to have perplexing military skills and remarkable memory, for which he received many awards. However, he got injured on a serious mission and temporarily lost his memory.

After that, he went back to his ordinary routine after recovering from the coma. Meanwhile, Wen Jing, an MMA athlete, wanted to see whether Zhu was her father’s enemy. So she stayed close to him, and one day due to another incident, his memories, along with physical strength, came back. Zhu was eager to learn about his past. Yet none knew that the path they were walking along was a tightrope between good and evil. Zhu carries notable coordination in his memory. To get this significant information piece, he is always under the watch of criminal groups. The special police also established a strong task force to ensure his and his family’s maximum safety. The tension looming in the air becomes impenetrable once Zhu regains his memory and joins his brothers to set out in another battle like before.

The Feel-Good Part

The cinematography, music, captivating visuals of action scenes, and editing offers an enthralling portrayal of the story.

The Disappointing Factor

None.

In-Depth Analysis 

Based on the story of an amnesiac soldier, the drama opens in medias res, evoking the viewer’s interest. The first episode starts with an accident. Several points are induced, which shows that Zhu is a significant persona, yet he lost his memories. All these points guide Zhu’s identity, yet even he doesn’t know who he is and why his existence is a matter of concern among these people. But the tension brewing around him keeps him on his toes. It enables a marvelous entry point where the protagonist takes the viewer along in his journey. The position of the protagonist is built sharply. He has a family who is unaware of his secret. Yet he is crucially wanted by criminal groups and is always under police surveillance. It evokes sympathy and growing interest in the character. It helps in keeping the viewer always on edge whenever something happens. Thus a thrilling journey becomes the central point of view when structuring this kind of drama. Engaging characters lying alongside the protagonist asserts the depth of this critical venture. It shows how a sense of escapism drags the viewer into the story and fuels the adrenaline rush. It pushes the protagonist to its limits, testing his ability and propelling him through rigid levels. Zhu’s noteworthy features as his innate memory and adept skills, intensify his character, making the drama more thrilling.

Star Power

Zhu Xiao Qiang’s amnesiac nature and skills beautifully come out from Sun Xun’s acting. He could efficiently portray the edgy role of living the public and private life between the lines. The cast members acted at full pace keeping up with the rhythm of the growing tension.

Overall Opinion

It offers subsequent kicks and punches and remains on edge most of the time. If you’re a spy fanatic with a side of an adrenaline rush, then this might be another addition to your list.