The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is currently streaming on major platforms, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 27 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Felix Wong Yat-Wah — one of the stronger performances out there right now. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils earns its spot. The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. The story deals with several separate yet intertwining story lines, revolving around the protagonists Kiu Fung, Duen Yu and Hui Juk. Felix Wong Yat-Wah and Benny Chan Ho-Man lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1997. The performances in The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Viewers who responded to Parish will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Felix Wong Yat-Wah is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils wrapped up in 1997, created by Lee Tim-Sing — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.