The Queen of News Reviews

I couldn't resist commenting after watching Episode 11! I'm someone who rates after finishing a drama, and the plot is decent! But the male lead's choice of Ma Guo Ming is truly a failure!
Ma Guo Ming's character being foolish, devoted, and good-natured is deeply ingrained, and they simply can't handle this role. There were rumors online that they initially approached Dang Cuiwen and Lam Pou-yuen!
If it had been Lam Pou-yuen, it would have been so much better! The character of Ma Guo Ming isn't meant to be played well with just evil laughter and cool acts, they can't even keep up with She Shi Man's scenes!
It's a failure.

Kneeling down, depression, implications of "x"... As a media professional in the mainland drama industry, I've had a question throughout the viewing process: Is it necessary for this news anchor to be involved?
?? And can anchors make temporary changes to scripts and scenes? (Maybe I don't understand the Hong Kong media) PS: She Shi Man is really stable, Li Shi Hua couldn't hold the character, and the actress playing Xu Xiao Wei clearly lacks acting skills.
PS: The life of a worker treated as a pawn by capital is not worth getting involved in, really not worth it. Focus more on what's practical for yourself.

It seems to highlight both the new and old characteristics of Hong Kong, with timely "golden lines" that align with the characteristics of short video dissemination. It taps into the hot topics of the era, even unintentionally touching upon the controversial case of a 13-year sentence for rape.
The show also perpetuates deepening societal biases, despite presenting itself as a drama centered around a strong female lead and a female ensemble cast. Even though they are all morally questionable women, they are still expected to maintain the integrity of journalists and choose between being a saint or a seductress.
It's impressive to see the audacity of the screenwriter in incorporating so many outrageous plot points. One wonders how many revisions they had to make. The final convergence of the storyline, with the complete cleansing of the characters, at least holds up in terms of the drama's narrative.
It unexpectedly breaks the fourth wall and plays with the quip "Lu Xun never said it," which feels incredibly strange in terms of the viewing experience. Overall, the ending of "News Queen" is like Ivan leaving at 11 p.m.
after having a great time—it's enjoyable, but when it's time to go, it feels detached from reality.

This drama didn't have a disappointing ending. It showcased complex human nature, presenting fleshed-out characters that felt like real life.

George wasn't whitewashed. When he witnessed Men Jie's accident, his emotions were genuine.
However, I believe his desire for power won't change. If there are future storylines, he would still fight for it.

Compared to the excitement of power struggles, this drama delivers a glimpse of the journalism world.
"Every word, every symbol you see is designed. Don't confine yourself to this small screen. Go and see the real world outside.

I was deeply moved by it, and it gave me a new understanding of journalism.
I'm planning to rewatch it for the second time.

If you view it as an entertaining workplace drama, it's worth watching. However, if you're looking for a realistic portrayal of the professional workplace, I'd recommend checking out other dramas. At its core, it falls within TVB's range, disguised as a workplace power play but essentially a palace intrigue drama.
The plot is tightly paced, with compelling conflicts and engaging back-and-forth dynamics. Each character is well-developed, with their own contradictions. It's not a simplistic portrayal of good versus evil; it reflects the complexities of ordinary people.

For a glimpse into the real workplace, you may want to observe the reactions of actual professionals. While the drama sacrifices some professional authenticity in service of the plot, it still offers an entertaining experience.

Deducting one star. I dislike the balancing theory. Man Jie reconciling with AJ, Xiaowei falling in love with Xie Gang, Qiqing marrying Wang Wei, even Liu Yan being in a relationship with Jiaming. They were all strong "queens" with a strong belief in their careers and ideals, yet it turned into a narrative where a woman's life is incomplete without a man as her anchor.
The news queen concept became saturated with male counterparts. If a woman cannot be healed by a man or chooses not to pursue a romantic relationship with a man, she becomes a villain???

However, in terms of the journey, it surpassed some other dramas by a long shot.
Seeing everyone come together and drink from the same bottle of water in the end was quite satisfying. Perhaps this is what it means to have a bright future for all of us.

The beginning was indeed very captivating. Despite some logical inconsistencies, the plot, pacing, and character development gave me a nostalgic feeling of going back 10 years. However, once the male lead returned to the news station as the deputy director, the drama started to go downhill.
It felt like the screenwriter was just coming up with plot twists for the sake of it. It's not that they can't explore power struggles, but in the later episodes, I couldn't figure out what the supposedly strong anchor was even striving for.
There was no main storyline, and it became really boring. And the ending was the typical cliché resolution that TVB often uses (rolls eyes).

It's really good and I don't think it had a bad ending. Just felt like it went by too quickly, such a fast finale! I hope there's a second season. It's surprisingly good, even though I didn't want to watch it at first because of the title and it being a modern drama.
But it's really, really good! I want to give it a 10-star rating.

I like Man Sister Cathy Xiaowei, but I couldn't really get into Jiayan later on. The sudden collective happy ending in the finale was a bit unexpected, but George's part was still very touching!
Sob sob sob.

Thank you, TVB! Please make more good dramas! It's so fulfilling and healing!

If the maximum score is 5, I would give it a 6. "News Queen" is not just one person, and the five women are not perfect individuals. They are real, flesh-and-blood women. Each one is growing, and life is filled with confusion, setbacks, and disappointments.
Sometimes, our original intentions are brutally slapped by reality, and we forget who we once were. Perhaps those who have experienced similar situations can better understand this drama; otherwise, it's difficult to empathize and might find the constant conflicts boring.
It may be hard for those who are new to the workforce to appreciate it fully.

The pace is fast, but the plot feels like a childish Hong Kong version of palace intrigue! They portrayed the Hong Kong police and firefighters as a bunch of weaklings. The hostage scene featured a mentally ill person with a toy gun, with no backdoor or uniforms.
They didn't even attempt to save the fallen police officer, and allowed family members and journalists to freely enter and exit the crime scene. Ordinary people were entering and leaving the fire scene, and the firefighters took forever to discover any other entrances.
If this were a mainland Chinese drama, wouldn't it have been heavily criticized by now? Those giving it four or five stars, do they have such thick Hong Kong drama filters? It may provide the satisfying feeling of leveling up in online gaming, but it lacks any intelligence in the power struggles.
What a brainless drama!

This is a workplace story that is neither dragging nor melodramatic. It doesn't indulge in unnecessary complexity. With a concise opening and even without an opening theme song, the plot manages to be captivating.
As a viewer, I felt incredibly at ease and completely unaware of the passage of time. That's truly rare. The drama presents us with various conflicts involving the workplace, the story, society, and human nature.
Yet, it skillfully rearranges them to remind us of the essence of life and work. There are no absolute good or bad characters, only those resorting to any means necessary to survive or acting out of desperation.
In the midst of all this, there are reflections on human nature. The drama doesn't preach, but it carries more meaning than any sermon could. It's absolutely brilliant.

It's really good, just like the classic TVB dramas from before. It's the kind that's rich in content. The actress who plays the female lead, She Shi Man, also won an award for her performance in the hit drama "Golden Branches and Green Leaves." She has acted in many top-rated dramas over the years, and Li Shi Hua also makes an appearance.
The workplace conflict part is really satisfying. The more you watch, the more addicted you become. And there's more cursing than in the entertainment industry. At least it's not all about romance.
I remember TVB dramas used to be too focused on romantic relationships.

After seeing the exaggerated online reviews of the drama, I watched it and found it to be quite good. Dramas are supposed to have conflicts, and it's within a reasonable range without dumbing down the intelligence. Moreover, beneath the exaggerated appearance of the drama, there are societal issues worth contemplating.
What is more important, the truth or popularity? What deserves our attention, tabloid gossip or social reflection? The presence of news and true journalists should not be about creating sensationalism, but about uncovering the truth and discovering valuable and meaningful truths!
Sister Snake is truly impressive!

Started with high expectations but ended up disappointing. In the beginning, there was a lot of back-and-forth, creating an exciting atmosphere. However, as the story progressed, all the male characters lost any trace of charm, not even having the charm of a villain.
To highlight the female characters, there needs to be a balance of power, but what can you expect when they are contrasted with a group of weak and unimpressive characters?

Zhang Jia Yan started off strong with her abilities and ideals, but later, she had to rely on Liu Yan's guidance?
It was clear from the first episode that she didn't want to get married, so why the hesitation? I can't understand how Liu Yan managed to make an impact; she's full of empty words that I can't be bothered to mention.
Xiaowei's added scenes were so obvious. She could put up a fight in the earlier episodes, but later on, her character development felt forced. I couldn't help but laugh when she thanked the slash mark on the lawn; it felt like I was watching "Meteor Garden." Hua Jie couldn't even make it to TVB's level; she felt like a character from mainland Chinese dramas.
Man Jie and Shi Qing were more stable in comparison. I've already watched up to episode 19, and I can't abandon it, but sigh, it's really frustrating when it's neither here nor there.

I've watched up to episode 14 of this drama, and the plot keeps twisting with each episode. Every character seems to have ulterior motives, and I truly admire the female lead's tactics.
No matter how morally ambiguous her actions are, she manages to uphold justice in the eyes of the audience and protect the interests of the company. She Shi Man's micro-expressions are spot-on, and Mrs.
Fang's dialogue and plot arrangements are quite profound. Although it's not an exceptionally outstanding professional drama, and some plot points feel overly exaggerated and not worth overanalyzing, I still can't put my phone down when I watch this kind of well-crafted drama that doesn't treat the audience like fools.
It's worth a rewatch.

It's okay, but every time I watch it, I'm worried that their next line will be "yessir." Haha, it's too reminiscent of Hong Kong-style crime films.

However, this drama with a strong female lead is a complete knockout compared to those silly, sweet, artificial commercial period dramas and workplace dramas from mainland China.
It's a wise choice not to include strange mainland Chinese actors. Otherwise, it would really follow in the footsteps of "Line Walker" and become something indistinguishable. I beg the fans of those idiotic mainland Chinese actors not to mess with the film and television industry of this drama anymore.
Let's have something normal for a change.

It has been many years since I last watched Hong Kong dramas. Can they really be praised to such a high level now, or was it just my childhood nostalgia blurring my judgment? There are too many flaws to even begin criticizing.
Man Jie's rise to power is enjoyable, but she always has to give a slap and a date to accomplish things. And the female lead must be a saint, right?

Seeing Xu Shi Qing, who used to be bold and daring, being given a tragic background and suddenly thrown into a romantic subplot with a man, with Xu Xiao Wei, a weak and pitiful character who only finds redemption through a driver, it's just too much.
I usually watch ugly dramas at triple speed, but I choose to drop this one!

Furthermore, that couple Xu Shi Qing and the male lead, he appears out of nowhere, falls in love suddenly, gets her pregnant suddenly, and confesses his love suddenly.
The barrage of comments on the screen keeps going, and I just have to say, no wonder the writers don't need to write a story anymore. Just having the male and female leads constantly arguing is enough for us viewers!

I'll give two stars for the childhood nostalgia I have for She Shi Man and Ma Ming.

At least the first 10 episodes were really good, with each character being vibrant. However, the pace slowed down later on, and the female lead had less screen time. The whole rivalry between her, George, and Hua Jie became quite dull.
The storylines of the three young characters didn't shine, especially Xiao Wei's, which felt strangely and somewhat pathologically twisted (with her having an unspecified mental illness).
Liu Yan's character was marginalized and served as a tool, only coming out to rally when needed. Xu Shi Qing had the most well-developed character, but it's likely that her storyline would wrap up after resigning and changing careers in the later stages.