The Shell Game 1980
What is The Shell Game?
The television series "The Shell Game" is set in a specific time period and location. The story takes place in 1930s Guangdong, where the gambling industry is thriving.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1980
- Last aired
- May 8, 1981
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- HK
- Networks
- TVB Jade
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 45 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The television series "The Shell Game" is set in a specific time period and location. The story takes place in 1930s Guangdong, where the gambling industry is thriving. A highly-skilled gambler, known as the "Divine Eyes of the South," is the owner of several casinos in Guangzhou. This individual's exceptional eyesight has allowed them to win numerous games. An orphan, Tam Sing, is determined to become a gambler himself and seeks out the skilled gambler for guidance.
Should you watch it?
“A master gambler in 1930s Guangdong takes a persistent orphan under his wing as an apprentice.”
- depicts a historical gambling subculture
- focuses on mentorship dynamics
- limited information on series scope
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas centered on the high-stakes world of 1930s Chinese gambling.
The series focuses on the gambling industry and dramatic relationships set against a historical backdrop.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 15, 1980
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 16, 1980
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 17, 1980
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 18, 1980
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 19, 1980
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 22, 1980
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 23, 1980
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 24, 1980
- E9 Episode 9 Core Sep 25, 1980
- E10 Episode 10 Core Sep 26, 1980
- E11 Episode 11 Core Sep 29, 1980
- E12 Episode 12 Core Sep 30, 1980
- E13 Episode 13 Core Oct 1, 1980
- E14 Episode 14 Core Oct 2, 1980
- E15 Episode 15 Core Oct 3, 1980
- E16 Episode 16 Core Oct 6, 1980
- E17 Episode 17 Core Oct 7, 1980
- E18 Episode 18 Core Oct 8, 1980
- E19 Episode 19 Core Oct 9, 1980
- E20 Episode 20 Core Oct 10, 1980
- E21 Episode 21 Core Oct 13, 1980
- E22 Episode 22 Core Oct 14, 1980
- E23 Episode 23 Core Oct 15, 1980
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Oct 16, 1980
- E25 Episode 25 Mytharc Oct 17, 1980
Season 2 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 13, 1981
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 14, 1981
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 15, 1981
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 16, 1981
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 17, 1981
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 20, 1981
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 21, 1981
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 22, 1981
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 23, 1981
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 24, 1981
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Apr 27, 1981
- E12 Episode 12 Core Apr 28, 1981
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 29, 1981
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 30, 1981
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 1, 1981
- E16 Episode 16 Core May 4, 1981
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc May 5, 1981
- E18 Episode 18 Core May 6, 1981
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc May 7, 1981
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc May 8, 1981
Frequently asked questions
Where is the series set?
The story takes place in 1930s Guangdong.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Law Sei Hoi, a renowned gambler known as the Divine Eyes of the South.
What is the relationship between Law Sei Hoi and Tam Sing?
Tam Sing is an orphan who seeks to become Law Sei Hoi's disciple.
Does the series feature romance?
Yes, a romance develops between Law Sei Hoi and Tam Siu To.
What is Law Sei Hoi's profession?
He is a highly skilled gambler and the owner of several casinos in Guangzhou.
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