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Take My Word For It 2002

★ 8.0/10 · 5 votes Action & AdventureDrama 1 seasons · 30 eps Ended
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What is Take My Word For It?

The television series "Take My Word For It" is a drama that focuses on the experiences of its lead characters as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC). The PNC is a volunteer unit of the Hong Kong police force that specializes in negotiations with individuals involved in various forms of crisis.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Ended
Episodes
30
First aired
Nov 18, 2002
Last aired
Dec 27, 2002
Original language
CN
Origin
HK
Networks
TVB Jade
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
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The television series "Take My Word For It" is a drama that focuses on the experiences of its lead characters as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC). The PNC is a volunteer unit of the Hong Kong police force that specializes in negotiations with individuals involved in various forms of crisis. This includes terrorist members, individuals participating in local violence, and those contemplating suicide. The series features a range of cases handled by the PNC, from small to large in scale. The show provides a glimpse into the work of the PNC and the challenges they face in their negotiations. The series explores the complexities of crisis situations and the skills required to resolve them through negotiation.

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Should you watch it?

“A Hong Kong police unit negotiates crises from terror to personal despair.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores high‑stakes negotiation tactics
  • Shows a range of cases from terrorism to personal crises
  • Blends action with emotional drama
Keep in mind
  • Focus on negotiation may limit traditional action sequences
  • Intense subject matter may be unsettling

Watch it if you enjoy tense negotiation dramas set against Hong Kong’s law‑enforcement backdrop.

The series features intense negotiations, violence and suicide themes, making it appropriate for mature viewers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Police Negotiation Cadre?

It is a volunteer unit of the Hong Kong police that specializes in negotiating with terrorists, violent participants, and suicidal individuals.

What kinds of cases are depicted in the series?

The show presents both large and small cases, ranging from terrorist incidents to local violence and personal crises.

In which city does the series take place?

The series is set in Hong Kong, following members of its police force.

What genres describe the series?

It is classified as action & adventure and drama.

When was the series first released?

The series premiered in 2002.