TVB is on a roll, churning out rape scenes one after another. Kate Tsui’s (徐子珊) one-second rape scene in Highs and Lows <雷霆掃毒>, and Samantha Ko’s (高海寧) violent rape scene in Friendly Fire <法網狙擊> received wide public attention. However, rape scenes were also found in The Last Steep Ascent <天梯> as well as Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles <名媛望族>, marking a prominent recent trend in TVB dramas. Sire Ma’s (馬賽) character in Will Power <傳愛事務所> will next encounter a sexual assault. In the legal drama, Sire plays the role of a model’s manager. She dyed her hair golden brown to go with the role’s image and as a result, caused her sensitive skin to itch and swell. This was only one of her sacrifices. Not only will she reveal her back in a passionate bed scene with Vincent Wong (王浩信), she will also be raped by him later in the show. Vincent said, “I feel pressured playing the role of a rapist. Fortunately, Sire and I worked together in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles so at least we won’t feel as awkward.” “Will Power” Producer Speaks Up TVB’s frequent feature of rape in its recent drama plots has caught the attention of viewers. Will Power producer, Tsui Ching Hong (徐正康) explained, “Rape scenes in TVB dramas have garnered a lot of attention. However, I would like to stress that the rape scene in Will Power is a necessity. It is not meant to be the focal point of the show, nor is it used to boost ratings. Instead, viewers should focus on the plots before and after the rape scene.” Tsui Ching Hong further stressed that Will Power is a legal drama, and it is common for rapes to be featured in such genres, since rape is a common crime. For viewers who complained that the rape scenes left too much to the imagination, Tsui Ching Hong said snidely, “I don’t understand the culture of the Internet. Rapes are tragic, so why would anyone request for longer rape scenes or request the actresses to reveal more or even go naked? From a professional television personnel’s point of view, I have this advice – do not expect too much from the rape scenes. It is only the imbecile who fantasizes about the rape scenes on television.” Creds: Ming Pao
Director say:'blah blah blah not a focal point not for ratings'.... Rape scenes are NOT a necessity, nor should they be trivialised by TVB.....
I think the next script should involve TVB executives being held hostage and then raped with their episode being broadcast live on TVB. How's that for ratings, eh? LOL... Seriously. TVB has repeatedly shown that it is desperate; from the rapes and the excessive visual pandering, one can only surmise that they really don't have any new ideas if they have to repeatedly resort to such low brow moves. Even us old "salty-wet" guys say, enough already. Let's see some real scripts with good story writing. If TVB wants to attract people with excess skin, they're ultimately going to lose; the net already has porn and a lot better than TVB can ever hope to come up with.
