Time passes by so fast that right now, I don’t even know what to do with myself. People on the other side of the globe have already celebrated and went through their countdown for 2010. On my side of the world, I’m eagerly yet nervously waiting for the clock to strike midnight and it definitely feels like being “on the verge of eternity”. I have never felt like this before that I start to wonder what element in 2009 or maybe 2010 is making me this anxious. Am I keen to get away from 2009 and restlessly hoping 2010 would come sooner, hoping 2010 would be a better year in which the world might be a brighter place? Or am I scared to approach the closing of another decade, afraid to become older and get burdened with more responsibilities?
From the very bottom of my heart, I think I sincerely want 2010 to hurry up and begin. Next year marks a very important point in my life because I will finally graduate, but I also foresee my drama experience to be much more impressive than all years past with upcoming shows like Pu Song Ling, Righteous Sea of Heroic Love, and COPS. Nevertheless, before moving on to a new stage in life and promising entertainment, I think it’s important to look back at 2009 and see what it has done, whether for me or you.
For the first time in my TVB history, I watched at least 10 episodes from each of the 21 dramas TVB churned out this year–including the two warehoused series, excluding the sitcoms and ICAC–and completed 18. I’m rather stunned at this discovery. Two years ago, I only managed to complete 2. However, before writing this review, I asked myself to name every title from TVB I’ve seen this year in 5 minutes and without looking at any databases or resources. I could sadly name only 8.
- A Bride for a Ride
- Beyond the Realm of Conscience
- Born Rich
- E.U.
- In the Chamber of Bliss
- Rosy Business
- The Gem of Life
- You’re Hired
There’s no way my memory is that horrible, especially when I know I have a semi-photographic memory. I think the best explanation is the other 13 dramas are simply forgettable and with them in the mix, TVB in 2009 measures a pH of 7 on the litmus paper (I’m a nerd, I know) and that 7 means 2009 was good while it lasted but now that it’s almost over, the end result is neutral. It’s not a year to keep in one’s heart.
Now, for my breakdown and commentary.
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