The Queen of News Reviews

The drama became less enjoyable after the internal conflicts and the disregard for reporting the truth in the last ten episodes. However, I quite liked the finale. The happy ending for all the characters was well-rounded.
She Shi Man returned as the director, in charge of news coordination, while Jia Yan became the deputy director, ensuring the quality of news (I think she repented in the last episode, so let's ignore her period of turning dark.
During that time, her character was no longer fit to be a journalist). Xiao Wei left SNK, which wasn't suitable for her, and embarked on a new life. Liu Yan continued to pursue the truth without constraints on the front lines, and Cathy embarked on a path to high-ranking positions (I must say, Xu Shi Qing did a great job as the supporting female character this year).
All the female characters are doing what they want and what suits them, which is great. I'm satisfied and looking forward to the second season! ????????

A grand female-led drama set in the news industry. Although I'm from Guangdong, I haven't watched many TVB dramas. This is the only TVB drama I've watched from start to finish in my memory.
I have to say, compared to domestic entertainment dramas, TVB really dares to take risks. At first, it seemed like a palace drama, but later on, I realized that it's more like the other side of a news organization—they chase after the truth, have a sense of justice, and engage in power struggles to obtain what they want (including news resources, as well as power and reputation).
The more capable someone is, the more they become a target. She Shi Man is incredibly strong, while George doesn't have much to compete with, which also hints at the main tone of the drama.
Looking forward to the second season as well!

In recent years, Hong Kong TV dramas have a tendency to include a "famous quote" at the beginning to elevate the theoretical level. However, during filming, each actor seems to have an overly deliberate and theatrical performance.
In this drama, the characters don't grow or change throughout the story; they remain the same from their introduction to the end. The entire group of characters holds the same dream, and each person's desires are severely one-dimensional.

By the way, why didn't the male anchor have any conflicts? Besides brushing up on Cantonese, he seemed to serve no other purpose.

This drama tells the story of news abilities and showcases the power of women. The outcome of the story is truly a happy ending, where the essence of human nature is portrayed as inherently good.
At the end, it leaves the audience with a sense of fulfillment from the diverse range of female characters:

Wen Hui Xin, a successful career woman with wisdom, strength, and experience, transitioning from a decisive and assertive style to maintaining empathy for others while staying true to herself;

Zhang Jiayan, a woman with lofty ideals and personal principles in journalism, initially holding onto her identity, compromising in the workplace, and ultimately rediscovering her true self;

Xu Xiao Wei, in the process of psychological growth, realizing that without her own direction, focusing only on the outcome means always working for others. It's important to pursue what she truly enjoys and engage in meaningful endeavors for the long term;

Xu Shi Qing, the power of women can manifest in various ways, depending on what qualities you possess and how you choose to utilize and unleash them...

Emotionally driven, I'm giving it a passionate 5 stars. The storyline is incredibly dramatic, with plenty of aspects to nitpick, but you can feel the dedication of the screenwriters. The explosive ending didn't disappoint either.
The acting skills of the five female leads are truly beyond words. She Shi Man's acting is exceptional, portraying a news anchor with clear diction and professional demeanor. The genuine emotions conveyed throughout the series made me shed tears in the final episode.
Although it may not reach a 5-star level objectively, I have developed a personal connection with them, so 5 stars for all the News Queens! Looking forward to the next season!

1. Placed a decade or two ago, this level of quality would have been considered basic for TVB dramas (I remember watching a lot of Hong Kong dramas when I was young, and I think most people have seen them too).
Now, it stands out among the trashy domestic entertainment dramas. It's a typical fast-paced and enjoyable drama. I found the early episodes quite enjoyable, but it became increasingly boring later on.
Except for Wenjie and Xu Shi Qing, the other characters feel like plot devices with inconsistent development.

2. Fang Tai is the emperor, Fei Ye is the chief eunuch, and the harem is filled with power struggles and internal conflicts.
If the essence of palace intrigue dramas is to oppose feudalism (everything is wrong, everything is beyond human control), then is the core of this drama to overthrow capitalism?! To explore the alienation caused by capitalism?
! It doesn't seem like they conveyed that meaning; it's just a straightforward enjoyable drama. Anyway, an excellent enjoyable drama is already a hot topic and a high-quality show to enjoy!

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It's already half past twelve, and I couldn't bear to sleep after watching the third episode. By the time I finished watching nearly twenty episodes, I felt that Jiayan's character had collapsed.
But in the end, they managed to save it, and it was really captivating. Each character is vivid and multidimensional, with no absolute villains or absolute heroes.
Although the process of uncovering the truth feels a bit suspenseful, like a cheat code in Detective Conan, the overall character relationships and development are very interesting.
And another important point is that each beauty has her own charm: Cathy's sexiness, Xiaowei's delicate beauty, Men's elegance, and Jiayan's maturity.
Tang Zhi Yao's appearance was short but left a deep impression due to her stunning beauty.

For me, it's not exactly a professional drama, but more of a workplace drama. The story revolves mainly around office politics, which is a strong suit of Hong Kong dramas. The last few episodes took some unexpected turns, but overall, the plot and pacing are good, keeping the viewers engaged.
Each of the female characters has their own charm, especially the female lead. It feels like a drama made for adults, without awkward and childish scenes, without using work as an excuse for romantic relationships.
Everyone is focused on their work and engaging in "palace intrigue." The strength of Hong Kong dramas still shines through.

The ending update, I don't know if it's an editing issue, but the conclusion felt rushed and unclear. The guest appearance at the end would be inexplicable if it wasn't a setup for the second season.
The most outrageous thing is Zhang Jia Yan. After finally gaining power, they don't control the content, and the character arc completely collapses. The logic is chaotic throughout, with everyone's motivations constantly changing, but it doesn't hinder its entertainment value!
// It's entertaining! Intense and thrilling! I love watching the queen's actions.

Too exaggerated, too pretentious, a false sense of elitism. Okay, I admit it. Because I'm not watching a documentary, I'm watching a TV drama, hey. As viewers, we have the right to watch TV, but we also need the ability to deconstruct the content and discern the truth.
Making a TV drama is basically telling everyone, "This is my fabrication, any resemblance is purely coincidental." So what are we really watching? I have to admit that TVB has used an extremely dramatic approach to portray the workplace drama, hence the feeling of palace intrigue.
However, the overall pace of the drama is fast, with many plot twists, making it exciting and enjoyable to watch. It still conveys values that are worth contemplating, such as relying on men or focusing on one's career.
In an era where the trend of "lying flat" is prevalent and the younger generation lacks hope for surpassing their parents' achievements, Hong Kong dramas still exhibit a strong sense of fighting against all odds, which is admirable.
That line, "Today, I'm going to show you what the pinnacle of news looks like," actually makes us see that everyone is doing news this way, instead of just chanting slogans about upgrading electronic publications.
Admirable.

It's a missed opportunity, but at least it's not watered down. Almost every minute is filled with conflicts, but nowadays, film and television works can generally be divided into three categories: conflicts, love stories, or a combination of conflicts and love stories.
This one can be considered mostly about conflicts.

However, the conflicts aren't exciting. The so-called profound truths they try to convey are all clichés, lacking subtlety and depth. Every character in the drama opposes the female lead, but their opposition lacks logic.
Even the political maneuvers of Mrs. Fang, advocating for the separation of powers, lack logical consistency. The buildup to the female second lead's transformation into a villainess was dragged out, but the actress couldn't deliver the desired effect, making it feel like I was watching a bunch of lunatics.

The line "Find a man and get married" in this drama stands out, but the species uttering this line is of the same kind as those who used to say "Women who don't get married have issues." Those who treat this line as gospel probably have minds as dirty as public toilets.
Certain individuals seem to take pride in their abnormality, as if it were some fashionable accessory. Whether one chooses to marry or not is a personal decision and should not be a source of shame.
So, I've said it countless times: Feminism and masculinity should coexist.

I can get into it. I like these kind of crazy and ambitious characters, find them interesting. If you're bored, I recommend watching it for some fun. Mainly because I've seen too many formulaic lukewarm dramas in the entertainment industry, so I think this one is quite good.
The beautiful women in it also appeal to me, maybe it's because of the filter used in previous dramas... After finishing it, I like Manjie's little dog. I still hope Manjie ends up with the dog, why does she keep lingering in the past... The ending is indeed a bit strange, whitewashing many characters, there's no real antagonist left, they've all been whitewashed...
The pace is relatively fast compared to entertainment dramas, it's quite good... Let the storm of the little dog be more intense, the obedient little dog is just too cute...

Whether it's the entertainment industry or the online world, age anxiety has always been echoing in our ears. However, "News Queen" precisely makes me confront the "age anxiety" that modern people "spread." What should a woman's life be about?
Isn't it about being true to her own heart? Charmaine Sheh, at 48 years old, can still take on a leading role. Why does the domestic entertainment industry insist on casting actresses of this age as mothers?
I don't understand. Whether it's 28, 38, or even 48, age has never been an excuse to hold us back.

She Shi Man is unbeatable. Che Wan Wan is also fantastic; her enunciation and pronunciation surpass all newcomers. Zhang Jia Yan's mindset shift is completely understandable. She originally believed that by keeping herself pure and doing her best, she would eventually realize her own value.
Little did she know that it's often easier to achieve success by engaging in backstage power struggles rather than working hard every day. This drama tackles many women's issues, including patriarchy, girl helping girl, and balancing family and career.
It's quite bold. The dilemmas each girl faces in their career choices are portrayed delicately and realistically. As someone currently facing similar challenges, I feel inspired by it.

The first few episodes were quite interesting, but by the tenth episode, it had already drifted away from the news aspect and became purely about internal power struggles. It's a company controlled by family capital, focusing solely on local news and where all the employees are closely connected through alliances or hostilities.
The higher-ups occasionally intentionally mute the prompter or turn off the microphone, seemingly intending to create live broadcasting accidents for their rivals. It doesn't really feel like a media giant at all.
In essence, this drama is probably a fun show disguised as a workplace drama, allowing viewers to vicariously experience the journey of a powerful female lead overcoming obstacles. As viewers, happiness is the most important thing after all.