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At the Threshold of an Era

1999 – 2001Show2 seasons107 episodes

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A deeply moving, tense drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Spanning 20 years, from 1990 to 2010, the series tells of three entrepreneurs who founded a company together to achieve the ultimate goal of developing a pollution-free town in Hong Kong. Through the years, they face many struggles, but most particularly, the family vendetta between two of the company founders.

Feels like

  • Epic Family Saga
  • Hong Kong Business Drama
  • Generational Conflict
  • Capitalist Struggle
  • Emotional Turbulence
  • Historical Nostalgia
  • Complex Character Arcs
  • Social Commentary
  • Melodramatic Tension
  • Ambitious Vision

Cast

24 of 131 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jazz Boon, Lam Chi-wah, Joe Chan
Written by
Sandy Shaw Lai-king, Man-Wa Leung, 冯静雯
Produced by
Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 1999 · July 6, 2001 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 1999
Last aired
July 6, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 107 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about At the Threshold of an Era

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Where can I stream At the Threshold of an Era?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is At the Threshold of an Era worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5).

Is At the Threshold of an Era okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch At the Threshold of an Era?

107 h

About 107 hours: 107 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2001.

Is At the Threshold of an Era good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is At the Threshold of an Era plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is At the Threshold of an Era in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.