Drama Digest
Roland Emmerich’s 1994 film Stargate works on an enchanting premise: pyramids on a planet light-years away from Earth, accessible through an inter-dimensional gate. Similar to that famous Hollywood flick is the conceptualization of Lost in Bermuda, a new and promising Chinese drama. Peng Sen (Andy Zhang) is desperately looking his fiancée Lin Qi, who has vanished without any trace. At his disposal are his skills as an engineer and his presence of mind to keep his nerves cool. When a mission brimming with nerve-wracking suspense calls, how can someone not answer? And when things get so personal? Catch Lost in Bermuda soon.
The Feel-Good Part
The synopsis is enough to enthrall the audience waiting to watch new Chinese drama. This drama checks all the boxes, quite literally. A romantic plotline is ubiquitous and powers the narrative, helped by an exciting lead pair. Burning underneath the surface is suspense that keeps you at the edge of your seat. This suspense turns to an enthralling journey through the Bermuda Triangle. This science-fiction element is a salient treat for those looking for a change of scenery from regular Asian dramas.
The Disappointing Factor
The ubiquitous science-fiction elements are, unfortunately, a reproduction of countless sci-fi classics. The tropes, the visual narrative, and the terminology are too familiar. The music isn’t exciting; it just gets the idea across. The investigative angle was lacking in tension.
In-Depth Analysis
The mystery of Bermuda is universally known. It has always been jet fuel for high-flown fiction. Here’s another story centered on it. In it Peng Sen suspects foul play surrounding his fiancée’s disappearance. Things get gripping here. He runs into Hu Yue (Li Chun) while tracking down suspects and enlists her aid to unearth secrets hiding in plain sight. Together, they uncover parallel worlds. The story becomes ripe for drama, nerves, emotions, and much more. It needs to be said that the costumes are not a stand-out but only do their job. The cinematography takes a few risks, which is admirable. The sets are lit adequately, which is quite crucial when it comes to making science fiction. Subsequently, there are some spectacular shots complimenting the thrilling chase. But some avoidable, jarring-to-the-eye shots can be found interspersed as well. The music isn’t as rich as one would expect high-octane science fiction to be. That is why the audience might feel the narrative drag at times.
Star Power
Andy Zhang is an experienced campaigner; his acting fulfills the character’s demands comprehensively. The rest of the cast does a solid job of keeping the viewer occupied.
Overall Opinion
Definitely a must-add on this year’s watch list. For those wanting to diversify their taste, this is a good starting point.
