Where to Watch The Shell Game in the US

The Shell Game ran from 1980–1981 and built the kind of audience that still talks about it — a 5/10 TMDB score is the lasting evidence. Streaming catalogues shift constantly, so use TV Butler below to find out exactly where it's available in your region right now.

Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — The Shell Game earns every emotional beat it goes for. Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Patrick Tse Yin and Liza Wong Ming-Chuen lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons (1980–1981), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

The show you recommend to people who say they don't really watch TV. The Shell Game tends to convert them.