The Takedown 肃战肃绝
An action-packed drama that follows a team of drug-busting officers with a strong sense of righteousness and how they uncover the mastermind of a large drug operating ring.
Qiaoyi is a team leader at the CNB which specializes in drugs-related cases. She often neglects her family because of work and that leads to the breakdown of her marriage. She also suspects her son is abusing drugs but upon investigation, the trail leads to her teammate Hao Yang’s best friend Jin Cheng.
Jin Cheng took the rap for his brother Jin Xiong and was caught and sent to jail by Hao Yang. When he was released, Jin Cheng gets embroiled into Jin Xiong’s drugs operation again, but this time round Qiaoyi and Hao Yang finally caught up with Jin Xiong. They uncover his drugs operation and realise that there is a powerful supplier behind him, as they investigate further, the mastermind may be someone closer than they thought.
Awards and Accolades:
Seoul Webfest 2022 -
Best director: Doreen Yap (Nominated)
New York Festivals TV and Films Awards 2023 -
Best Direction: Doreen Yap (Bronze)
Cast: Desmond Tan, Jesseca Liu, Hong Ling, Zhang Ze Tong, Jeffrey Xu, Rayson Tan, Pierre Png, Priscelia Chan, Benjamin Tan, Ke Le
Episodes: 8 x 30mins
Languages: Chinese
Production year: 2021