HIStory3: Trapped (2019)

Es una historia llena de secretos verdades y expectativas buenas hermosa su real con actuaciones magistrales por Chris el actor principal y Kenny que nos hicieron suspirar y amar cada capítulo con sus personajes atorancias y sus ganas de saber la verdad y llevar una vida feliz porque su prioridad siempre fue ser felices con su familia y mas con la elegida que tomaron el compromiso y fidelidad es tan hermoso que querían cada vez mas las dos parejas nos dieron amor, pasión y muchas ganas de amar con tanto que quedaran buscando tener un jack en sus vidas o un Shao fei de verdad veanla que vale cada segundo con un final super hermoso y esperanzador

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EL BALANCE PERFECTO ENTRE MAFIA, POLICÍAS Y BOYS LOVE

Ya sea como drama policíaco o como drama BL es muy bueno. Parece imposible que estos dos géneros opuestos encajen tan bien pero de verdad me gustó mucho como lograron combinarlo sin dejar de lado nunca la historia principal ni el romance.

Si tengo que mencionar una falla del drama es que la historia me confundió al inicio. El drama comienza por un suceso importante que ocurrió en el pasado de los protagonistas y la trama principal se desarrolla en torno a eso, lo cual nos cuentan y
se menciona varias veces pero al apenas estar conociendo a los personajes no me quedó claro lo importante que fueron para ellos las personas involucradas, nunca llegamos a verlo en flashbacks hasta el episodio final. Pienso que hubiera sido mucho mejor mostrarlo como escena inicial para entender el contexto, y no se consideraría spoiler porque es algo que sabemos desde el principio. Otra cosa, es que las escenas de acción que involucraban muchas personas no siempre eran muy buenas (como la del estacionamiento) y aunque no es tan notorio que la producción no es muy grande como en otros dramas, sí hubo algunos momentos como estos. En cambio, las escenas de pelea individuales y con armas son bastante buenas y vemos a los protagonistas en muchas ocasiones involucrados en este tipo de escenas y se sienten naturales ya que literalmente es su trabajo.

El desarrollo de los protagonistas y cómo pasan a ser de enemigos a amigos y pareja es HERMOSO. Tanto Shao Fei como Tang Yi son personajes muy bien construidos, en solo 10 capítulos conocemos distintos lados de ellos. En un inicio se muestran como hombres fuertes que no están dispuestos a ir en contra de sus principios, pero poco a poco comienzan a abrirse mostrando su versión mas vulnerable demostrando que ambos tienen un corazón precioso. Y todo esto es posible gracias a que ambos actores hacen un trabajo excelente, ya sea en escenas de acción como en las emocionales, porque sí, algo que es muy notorio desde el primer capítulo es que tienen una química increíble.

Además de los protagonistas también tenemos a algunos personajes secundarios. Primero está la pareja secundaria que tienen su propia historia y desarrollo, siendo tan entretenidos de ver como los principales. También están los compañeros de trabajo de Shao Fei, el elenco de actores adultos que lo hicieron muy bien y otra pareja secundaria que no me gustó para nada pero que se concluye su historia a mitad del drama lo cual agradecí.

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Vale la pena mirar.

A mí, personalmente, me encanta todo lo que tenga que ver con policías, mafias y cosas por el estilo. El tema del romance "policía/mafioso" lo veo como algo muy fantasioso y/o difícil de ejecutar en una historia pero- de alguna manera, ésta serie lo hace bastante bien; todo está bien explicado, hay un "por qué" y la ley parece ser bastante justa, especialmente nuestro policía principal. El plot es muy... Uhh, "cliché"? Pero creo que un poco impredecible. Yo, al menos, no esperaba todos esos giros del final, pero me gustó por eso mismo también.

Comparado con otras partes anteriores de HIStory, se nota que le pusieron bastante trabajo y amor a ésta serie, especialmente en los escenarios y coreografías de combate, ambas siendo muy agradables de ver y muy entretenidas. La actuación también es mucho mejor que las partes anteriores de HIStory, aunque hay escenas en las que yo señalaría las expresiones de Chris Wu (Tang Yi), o la manera en la que Jake Hsu (Meng ShaoFei) reacciona- yo al menos lo ví un poco raro pero es pasable. Sigo pensando que el mejor personaje es Jack (Andy Bian) a pesar de que no aparece lo suficiente como para juzgarlo.

En resumen: creo que es una serie muy buena para mirar y terminar en el mismo día. Es muy entretenida y siempre hay algo que te sigue empujando al siguiente episodio. Tiene bajo presupuesto pero aún así ni se nota con las coreografías de peleas, escenarios, ropa, etc. Y el final es muy "relajante" de verdad, realmente vale la pena mirar.

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ASÍ es como se hace una serie de mafia gay

He visto esta serie más veces que a mi propio padre.
Toda la parte 3 de HIStory parece que fue dirigida por una luz que logró que con dos historias que, al no tener nada que ver entre ellas, fueron creadas para destruir psiquis...
HIStory 3: Trapped debe ser, creo, la más famosas de todas (y con razón) dado que trae a la mesa una historia que hasta el momento no era muy común de ver en pantalla: gente adulta haciendo cosas adultas e interesantes.
La historia se centra entre Meng Shao Fei, un policía que quiere a toda cosa descubrir que sucedió con el crimen de su oficial a cargo y Tang Yi, un líder mafioso que Shao Fei piensa es el responsable de todo lo sucedido. Oh, pero sí la trama se espesa luego. En el medio de toda una serie de enredos que empuja a ambos personajes a no solo buscar el hilo de aquello que los aflije en sus vidas, sino en permitirse ser vulnerables alrededor del otro y poder darse el lugar para amarse.
La dinámica entre Shao Fei y Tang Yi es hermosa de ver, al mismo tiempo que también te compenetras con los personajes de Jack y Zhao Li An que son polos opuestos pero no pueden funcionar mejor juntos.
Trapped es una serie que la primera vez que la ví no podía creer estar viva como para que mis ojos hayan sido agraciados con la historia que acababa de presenciar. Y si bien la historia de ellos dos era mi foco principal, en un momento te encontrás TAN inmersa en la historia de conflictos que cuando se estalla todo empezas a putear del shock.
Detesto decir que a veces hay BLs que fallan en contar una historia porque no saben balancear el foco de las relaciones con el argumento, pero pasa y eso a veces peligra todo el proyecto porque podés plantear una premisa pero si no cumplis con eso desarmas toda la idea. Pero por suerte Trapped no hace eso. La serie comprende que ambas relaciones se construyen en base los sucesos de la serie avanzan, dado que cada nueva cosa que se va descubriendo lleva a que los personajes se unan más entre ellos hasta que llega el punto que entienden que no pueden estar el uno sin el otro.
Si no la han visto está más que claro decir que lo hagan porque van a salir rejuvenecidxs una vez que la terminen y va a pasar un tiempo y se van a encontrar mirandola de vuelta y descubriendo cosas nuevas con cada repetición, siempre fascinandose en cuanto a lo que la historia y ellos pueden develar.

HIStory 3: Trapped, gracias por existir (y nunca sabremos si habrá una segunda temporada pero en base al final es de cada unx pensar si la historia merece avanzar o quedar donde quedó).

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There was a little doubt in my spirit when it was announced that there would be a HIStory 3. I said to myself "there is no way they're gonna top HIStory 2 Crossing the Line, absolutely NO WAY!" and I was quite adamant about it, but that one fateful day when I sat down and pressed play on my computer was the best day EVER.

First, let's talk about the actors. This cast is amazing. Their chemistry is beyond what I thought it would be. The way they interacted. Watching the behind the scenes I could see how they embodied the characters but at the same time had a genuine like for one another. They each brought something different to the show.

Now to get into the nitty-gritty. The hate turn love relationship between Shao Fei and Tang Yi was just as a relationship should develop. Don't just smash two characters together and tell me they love each other. Give me the backstory. Give me reasons why the other is hesitant, what happened to them that caused them to be this way, etc. Build it up and then let me see the results, and THAT is what HIStory 3 Trapped did. It was amazing how well they worked together, and the story always kept you guessing on what would happen next. As you found things out you were either pleasantly surprised or shocked to be right about a theory. That's what this show did, it gave you a chance to theorize what would happen next. Unlike other dramas in which you know what's going to happen, in this one you didn't. Every step of the way you were wondering, captivated, too far in to just drop it and too committed to the character to not watch it.

On to Zhao and Jack. Beautifully done. I wished there was more time with them, but I have an imagination, I feel things happened behind the main story between these two and I'm appreciative of it. The way they care for each other, it's beautiful.

The story. What can I say I haven't already? WATCH IT! Watch all 20 episodes and you tell me what you think of the story. I honestly feel like I've been on a rollercoaster ride and honestly, I want to ride it again, and perhaps even a third time. Now I can only hope that they do for this one as they did for Crossing the Line and make it into a full-length movie. I mean I can hope, right? I'll just say this. The only thing I wished was different was the scenes between Jack and Zhao. I wanted them to have more time onscreen. Show us their development as you showed Shao Fei and Tang Yi. That's really the only thing I have.

BEST. BL DRAMA. EVER! and believe me when I say I have seen quite a few and will continue to watch them, but this one will forever be etched into my memory.

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LORD KNOWS THE AMOUNT OF HOURS I SPENT LOVING THIS SERIES. IT HAS TAKEN SUCH A BIG ROLE IN MY LIFE THAT I'M CLUELESS OF WHAT TO DO NOW THAT IT'S FINALLY COME TO AN END. I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS 2 WEEKS BEFORE IT WAS AIRED AND I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL THAT I CAME ACROSS THIS BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE.
While others found Shaofei's character to be annoying in the first part of the series, I actually adored him to no end. He's so courageous and that's admirable. The fact that he doesn't hide his love for Tangyi is also truly amazing. This isn't no damn i-like-you-but-i-won't-say-anything-at-all. NO! This is the complete opposite. He's so loud about loving Tangyi and we seriously need more dramas like this. SHAOFEI FTW.
Tangyi is such an amazing, flawed character. Good gracious, he's the whole package. Tangyi's my favorite character out of everyone although he can be impulsive. He's such a good lover too.
Now moving onto their romance. THE LITTLE MOVEMENTS ARE JUST AS PRECIOUS AS THE KISS SCENES! I love the scenes where Tangyi is just caring for Shaofei and his little baby is just holding his hand, stating that he's God and nothing can kill him except for a canon ball. Like okay, Shaofei.
I really had no interest in the other two couples to be very honest so I have no opinion on them.
BUT, everyone has to watch this drama. It's packed with so much shit that you're swimming in your feels and yall don't even know it. Sure we were clowned most of the time but it's worth it.

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This is definitely the best BL drama that I've seen this year. You've got comedy, fluff, mystery, action and angst. I mean... a police officer and a gangster ?? They fall in love ?? What more can you ask for??? There is absolutely nothing I didn't like about this drama. The actors knew how to play their roles and made the chemistry believable to the point that I was just... blown away ??? By the way, the actors' friendships off screen are super cute I love how they seem to get along pretty well.

I wish they can make a second part to this because there's still so much I want to see. Perhaps a Jack and Zhao Zi spinoff? Or a second part where Tang Yi gets out of jail. Will the relationship between Tang Yi and Shao Fei be stronger than before or will it fade?

Honestly I've watched this drama about 5-7 times now but I just can NOT let go of the characters. This drama will definitely tug at your heartstrings and wholeheartedly captivate your heart, subsequently causing you to have the urge to rewind and watch it all over again.

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The first in this year's HIStory series, Trapped, is sexy and sweet and fun as a romance but struggles as an action drama.

Meng Shao Fei (Jake Hsu) is a cop who has spent the last four years chasing gangster Tang Yi (Chris Wu). Tang Yi is trying to go straight to fulfil his late mentor/ father figure’s wishes. While he seems to be in charge of his organisation, there are rumours that not everybody is happy. However, Meng Shao Fei doesn’t seem that interested in Tang Yi’s criminal activities: he mostly wants to know what happened during an incident four years previously when his Sunbae was killed. After playing a cat and mouse game for four years, Meng Shao Fei and Tang Yi are probably too aware of each other for their own good. So when fate throws them together a few times, sparks fly.

As a BL premise, this a pretty good one. Meng Shao Fei’s dogged – almost obsessive – pursuit of Tang Yi translates pretty well as an analogy for a romantic pursuit. Whether Shao Fei wants justice, the truth, or Tang Yi’s hot bod is something even he seems confused about from early on. It shows a laudable kind of emotional honesty that, when Shao Fei finally realises his feelings, he pursues them with the same persistence with which he pursued the original case. He will get his man, it seems, even if he’s been in denial as to what he wants him for. After all, he’s a cop and Tang Yi is a gangster.

And therein, unfortunately, lies the show's problem. The writers simply don't understand the action genre and are not capable of grappling with the ethical issues at the heart of this relationship. From the beginning, the characters seem to be pasted in from a different show; one where cops are adorable and incompetent and nobody cares that one of them has completely compromised all their unit's ongoing investigations. The action elements are not used well or written well and the writers clearly struggle with a genre they don't know how to write.

It says something about the HIStory series that I stayed shipping the main couple even as it became clear that their relationship would not work (in the real world, this of course is a clear fiction). There is a lot of chemistry here - so much so the writers copped an unfortunate amount of flak over skipping a scene where that chemistry... culminated (and then quickly threw their audience a bone - literally as it turns out).

I can admire the writers' ambition as they try to write a much-longer series in a genre they're unfamiliar with. But, unfortunately, their execution has failed to match that ambition even if the series still produces consistently-good BL stories that are far above anything else on offer today.

By all means watch and enjoy but temper your expectations about the show's plotting. It does fall short.

Watch it for the romance instead.

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High expectations

(Before you read my review, please keep in mind, I never mean to discourage anyone who wants to watch the show. I'm simply stating my personal opinions and feelings. Everyone has different tastes and interests, so you might end up liking this show!)

Before I jumped into this show, I checked the reviews, and they were all high ratings. It's hard to find a bad review on this show. With that in mind, I expected this show to blow me away. Sadly, as soon as it started, there were so many cringey scenes, and the main police officer guy was kind of obnoxious. I had read a review that said the growth of the characters in the show is amazing, so I stuck with the show with hopes the characters would grow and the storyline would get interesting. However, I felt the characters didn't change, and the entire show was lacking. If I'm completely honest, I'm an easy person to please when it comes to shows, but I just wasn't feeling this one. I wanted to see the characters develop and the relationship between the main couple blossom. I felt they went from hating each other, then to tolerating each other, then to dating without really having a full connection yet. Many characters on the show made irrational decisions and did things in spite to affect other characters. I also hate to admit it, but I had to physically force myself to finish this show, which is rare! Overall, I couldn't connect with the characters or the storyline. I would like to perhaps a few years from now re-watch this show and maybe try to connect with it.

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making the most out of a mob boss x police trope!

First, I made a MyDramaList account literally just so I could write a review and join the comments for this series. I love it THAT much. I've rewatched it a couple times while waiting for the new episodes to air.

The actors for Tang Yi and Shao Fei--Chris and Jake, respectively--have SO MUCH CHEMISTRY together and portray their characters with such great expressions. Shao Fei have great comedic expressions whereas Tang Yi can go from cold and ruthless to vulnerable and worried with just subtle shifts in his face. They are really strong actors and perfect for this kind of enemies-to-lovers romantic trope.
On that note about romance, I can't say enough about the romantic moments in this show. Because this show is built on the enemies-to-lovers trope, there are a few predictable plots or moments that allow the main characters to grow and trust each other, but honestly, these parts still feel refreshing and endearing because of the actors, the characters' personalities, and the comedy. I won't spoil anything, but there were definitely romantic moments where I was like, "Wow, this is PEAK romance--I don't know where else will I find such tender and soft scenes." I have a soft spot for Tang Yi, especially, as I love characters who slowly let their defenses down to the person they love. Watching him go from having to always be the boss and tough one to being vulnerable to Shao Fei was so heartwarming.
On the comedy, we are really blessed to have Jake's portrayal of Shao Fei with his funny expressions and perfectly delivered lines. We have the second couple on the show--Li An and Jack--who are often the comedic, but endearing pairing on this show, especially Li An who is super cute.

When compared to all the previous series in HIStory's lineup, this one is definitely on top next to "Crossing the Line."

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My primary issue with this season was the writing and plot. My secondary issue was that the acting & editing were often weird or poorly done; this was most frustrating as it hugely undermined the chemistry between the couples.

Writing: the poor actors were forced to say so many unnatural lines that people just don't say in real life that even if they were extraordinary, they wouldn't be able to believably deliver them. Next, the transition of fixation/anger into attraction was hodge-podged together out of weird, pretty stupid plot contrivances, and no deep thought on the characters' parts was seen to be put into the changing feelings. It just wasn't believable. Separately, the plot wanted so badly to be unpredictable that it relied on the most annoying, forced twists delivered in clumsy revelations whose timing make next to zero sense. Finally, THAT'S NOT HOW POLICE WORK WTFFFFF every time something totally unbelievable happened with regards to the police work, I was wrenched entirely out of the story. This is why I say it was a failure of ambition: they wanted to do something other than school setting, which is laudable, but didn't take the time or effort to do it well.

Acting/Editing: I combine these because I wonder if all the peculiar pausing in place was due to editing failures and because I really want to believe the actors had better takes than the ones put into the final product. One particular oddity was that the kisses never developed out of the wooden "one person's eyes stay wide and body stiff in surprise" stage, even after the romance developed to a mutually acknowledged stage. Another instance of bad acting or maybe editing is that in a particularly heated scene I couldn't stop laughing because the main actor looked like he got "petulant child" mixed up with "murderous rage". I'm laughing again as I think of it. The rest of my issues I'm willing to put on the writers hurting the actors with just frankly dumb lines/scenarios.

It would have been cute as a manhua, but the choice to put it to real life actors requires more realism, less lazy writing, and fewer dumb gags.

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Story-line wise, this drama is definitely not the best. I almost couldn't take anything in this drama seriously because of the large amounts of light-hearted and cringe-inducing scenes displayed in the first few episodes. They portray cops as incompetent and childish people who don't know how to do their individual jobs correctly. The main character, Shao Fei, especially continuously defies the commands of his superiors and always runs off from his police officer duty to fulfill his own agendas. All of the police officers fool around too much while on the job, which makes you wonder if they're even taking their responsibilities seriously. A lot of scenes make no sense. Honestly, many of the characters don't even deserve to have their jobs because of their lack of ability to perform their duties. However, if you don't mix this drama with reality and are able to ignore these obvious flaws, the drama becomes much more enjoyable and emotional to watch, especially in the later episodes.

Acting-wise, Chris and Jake definitely fit their character roles. Chris has the charismatic look of a gangster leader and has the perfect cold look, while Jake has the dorky charm. However, Chris needs to improve on his crying face as most of the times the tears look obviously fake. Andy and Jack also lived up to their roles, although sometimes Andy's happy expressions look fake and forced. All-in-all, the chemistry among the couples are great and enjoyable to watch.

Ultimately, I was a bit disappointed plot-wise (mainly due to the negative portrayal of police officers) and the plot twists weren't that interesting. However, this drama gives a lot of good life lessons and teaches the audience many things about the positive aspects of life and love. The characters were all also very lovable and the romantic scenes were very cute. I enjoyed the drama a lot and look forward to rewatching the quirky scenes between the couples.

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