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Bride Wannabes

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How it feels

This 2012 Hong Kong TV series follows five single women in their 30s as they navigate their personal lives and search for romantic partners. It sparked debate about its commercial influences while capturing the experiences of many women in the city.

lightheartedobservationalreflectivedramaticrelatablesocially-awaresometimes critical

What happens

Bride Wannabes (Chinese: 盛女愛作戰) is a popular 2012 Hong Kong television series that features five women in their 30s. It was viewed by 1.7 million, almost 25% of the Hong Kong population. The show was criticized by some as more "an advertising package than a reality show" and reported to have "23 commercial operators in the first five shows, including dating companies, beauty salons and restaurants". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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