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Twisted Strings

Twisted Strings

2022•51m•7.0/10
MysteryComedy

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7.0/10(1)

Leading Taiwan cinema names Hou Hsiao-hsien (“The Assassin,” “The Puppetmaster”) and Lee Kang-sheng (“Days,” “Goodbye, Dragon Inn”) are attached to “Twisted Strings”, a TV anthology series backed by HBO Asia and streamer Catchplay.The seven-part series is written and directed by Golden Horse-nominated director, Huang Xi (“Missing Johnny”). Hou is attached as the series executive producer. Lee, who has appeared exclusively in films over the past 30 years, notably those of famed Malaysian director Tsai Ming-liang, stars.

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Production

HBO Asia

Language

ZH

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 27, 2022

Last Aired

April 24, 2022

Networks

HBO Asia

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Monday
E1
Monday
Air date: 2022-03-27
A funeral. A missing body. The deceased wanted to be reassured and his children want to save themselves the trouble. However, none of their wishes is granted.
Tuesday
E2
Tuesday
Air date: 2022-03-27
Some games are dangerous and some memories unreliable. The duo, each has their own aims, set out to finish the cursed game.
Wednesday
E3
Wednesday
Air date: 2022-04-03
A man, who ran a popular drag show, is avoiding his creditors. He kidnaps a terminally ill boy from a wealthy family. Who will be redeemed or liberated in the end?
Thursday
E4
Thursday
Air date: 2022-04-10
The police get a tip-off about the illegal firecrackers stored in a joss paper shop. The inspection leads to the discovery of not only firecrackers but a cruel truth.
Friday
E5
Friday
Air date: 2022-04-17
Zian leads a boring life with her boyfriend. One day, a strange woman appears in Zian's life. Manipulated by that woman, Zian begins to change.
Saturday
E6
Saturday
Air date: 2022-04-24
A story of five deaths linked to each other. When a disaster strikes, accidents happen one after another, turning a house into a morgue overnight.
Sunday
E7
Sunday
Air date: 2022-04-24
When Wu Yuenu slips into a coma after a car accident, memories come rushing back to her. She arrives in the Sailing Castle, meeting those from Monday to Saturday.

Cast

Sylvia Chang

Sylvia Chang

Wu Yue Nü

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