The moment we see the big blast in the first few minutes of the first episode, we understand that something big is happening. Then comes into the picture the smart and intelligent Detective Ding Qi. It is through that we learn that he is stuck in a time loop. However, it is to be noted that there aren’t any infinite loops. Rather, every night at twelve am, the entire cycle gets reset. While most people forget and lose their memories, Detective Ding Qi and a few others retain fragments of it. Detective Ding Qi is aware that this loop will repeat four times. But things will change for sure in the fifth loop. And for this to happen, he leverages the first four loops to gather all the information that he can, right from evidence to every possible clue that can lead to stopping the bank robbery. However, it is the fifth and final loop that is challenging. It is in this loop that others who possess similar abilities like them are present. A suspect named “squid” also surfaces, giving them a warning of murders that will take place. Now this raises a question- does Squid, apart from Detective Ding Qi, also possess the ability to travel in the loop? Things get tough, and battles are to be fought. Allies are formed, but the question arises: can they be trusted? For Detective Ding Qi, this is particularly challenging as he has to ensure that whatever fragments of memory he is left with of the previous loop, he has to make the most of them in order to solve this time puzzle.
First things first, there are a lot of action scenes. Some of them are good to watch, others aren’t that interesting, which drags the show. But like the first scene, it definitely sparks an interest in the show. I have found the concept of time loops quite interesting. And in this show, each passing loop gives some of the other clues. What is also to be loved the most is that each loop gives information, the final and the fifth loop serve as an ultimate countdown. This concept is intriguing and also important, as it makes the viewer ponder what can happen if the fifth and final loop closes.
When it comes to the plot, it is great and different from the other loop-related stories that we have watched before. This goes in favor of the show. It doesn’t waste any time in showing how and when the previous loops are exhausted and when the new one starts. So this catches our interest big time. But like I mentioned before, the action scenes sometimes slow down the show. However, other than that, it will be interesting to see what the upcoming episodes hold and how the plot navigates the further issues. Will the mystery be solved? Will Detective Ding Qi solve the case and find the murderers? So viewers, if you are into detective shows, this is a great and a must-watch!
Final Score- [8/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Choudhuri
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Publisher at Midgard Times