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The Greed of Man

1992 – 2000Show2 seasons80 episodes

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama series about family and class and money, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 80 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.0

Episodes

7.2

Story

Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Tragedy
  • Stock Market Drama
  • Dysfunctional Family Saga
  • Hong Kong Golden Age Nostalgia
  • Relentless Tension
  • Psychological Descent
  • Cruel Irony of Fate
  • Masterful Ensemble Acting
  • Capitalist Nightmare

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Wai Ka-fai, Lin Chi-Fan, Peter Yuen Ying-Ming
Written by
Ella Chan Bo-wa, Lung Man-Hong, Fong Sai-Keung
Produced by
Wai Ka-fai

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Facts

October 5, 1992 · November 3, 2000 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 1992
Last aired
November 3, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 80 episodes
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
1 country

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Greed of Man?"

Questions about The Greed of Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Greed of Man?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Greed of Man worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.8).

How long does it take to watch The Greed of Man?

80 h

About 80 hours: 80 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 2000.

Can I half-watch The Greed of Man?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Greed of Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Greed of Man in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.