La Femme Desperado
Seen it?2006 | 1 seasons | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Inspired by the American series, "Desperate Housewives", the show features three pairs of couples and the roles women play in these relationships: A couple with a seven-year age gap; an ambitious couple who begins to realize the consequences of climbing the corporate ladder; and a traditional couple conflicted between the traditional and modern stereotypes of women in society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Melissa Ng Mei-HengKo Chi-Ling
- Kate Tsui Tsz-shanHoi Suen
- Sheren Tang Shui-manHoi Kiu (Hilda)
- Raymond Lam FungChai Foon
- Kenneth Ma Kwok-MingKo Chi-Lik
- Michael Tse Tin-wahMan King-Leung (Man)
- Savio Tsang
- Cindy Au
- Jacqueline Law Wai-Guen
- Bryan Leung Kar-yan