The Election

Each level of society has its own struggles and oftentimes, the lines between humanity, power, and self-interest can be difficult to unravel. Lead actress Angelica Lee participates in the Chief Executive election bearing her husband’s mission of selfless diplomacy and constant pursuit of fairness on her shoulders. Unfortunately, the reality of society causes her to be drawn into a complicated predicament – on one side, she must deal with internal conflicts within her team while on the other, she must fend off constant attacks from her political opponent Liu Kai Chi. After enduring numerous obstacles, she discovers that it is impossible to separate friend from foe. In that sense, the interweaving of love and hate, humanity and self-interest between the characters precisely mirrors the reality of today’s society. Through the [life] games people play, this series attempts to bring out the repulsive as well as radiant extremes of human nature.

Directed by —, The Election leans on a strong ensemble — Angelica Lee Sin-Jie, Liu Kai-Chi, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.