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The Checkmate - Season 1

The warlord Amin, who held power in the north, had long harbored ambitions of monopolizing power and unifying the country. In collusion with local tyrants, he dispatched spies to the south to act as moles, with the aim of launching a massive invasion when the time was ripe. The revolutionary forces in the south became aware of this plot and sent Tang Huang to the north to gather a list of the spies. Posing as a student studying abroad, Tang Huang carried out his mission but encountered unexpected challenges along the way.

Top Cast

  • Simon Yam

    Simon Yam

  • Gigi Wong

    Gigi Wong

  • Dominic Lam Ka-Wah

    Dominic Lam Ka-Wah

  • Paul Chun Pui

    Paul Chun Pui

  • Kwan Hoi-San

    Kwan Hoi-San

  • Melvin Wong

    Melvin Wong

  • Kent Cheng Jak-Si

    Kent Cheng Jak-Si

  • Chun Wong

    Chun Wong

  • Sidney Yim

    Sidney Yim

Overview

The warlord Amin, who held power in the north, had long harbored ambitions of monopolizing power and unifying the country. In collusion with local tyrants, he dispatched spies to the south to act as moles, with the aim of launching a massive invasion when the time was ripe. The revolutionary forces in the south became aware of this plot and sent Tang Huang to the north to gather a list of the spies. Posing as a student studying abroad, Tang Huang carried out his mission but encountered unexpected challenges along the way.

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