TV series

Police Cadet

1984–1988 · 3 seasons

A earnest ensemble drama that blends academy training with tangled romances and moral tests, moving at a steady, sometimes melancholy pace.

Overview: Police Cadet '84 was a TV series which included such stars in TVB as Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, and notably, Carina Lau. The story centered on a couple of young "cadets" in the Police Cadet School. Tragedy, romance, conflicts, and intrigues were featured. The series was immediately followed by a sequels titled "New Police Cadet '85" and "New Police Cadet '88". Both sequels stars Tony Leung.
How it feels: Earnest, romantic, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, coming-of-age, love, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
coming-of-age
love
betrayal
loyalty
Places: school
big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild