Oh No, I Gotta Ghost Bust!

Core Plot
The story focuses on the redemption journey of the metaphysics genius Mao Wuxie (played by Johnny Hui). Eighteen years ago, driven by greed, he opened the gates to the underworld, releasing 108 evil spirits and causing the "Night Parade of One Hundred Ghosts" disaster, resulting in him losing his spiritual powers and becoming a con artist. To atone for his mistakes, he gathers a team consisting of a makeup artist with a third eye, Lu Jiamin (Kathy Wong), a socially anxious sorceress, Duanmu Ling (Bonde Sham), and a feng shui student, Chunshu (Dixon Wong), to form an atypical ghostbusting team. Together, they investigate supernatural cases in the fictional city of "Anping City," tracking down lingering evil spirits.

Worldview and Character Conflicts
The series constructs a unique "coexistence of humans and ghosts" worldview. On the surface, the genuine metaphysical organization "LUCKYLAND" claims to have quelled the ghost problem, but secretly manipulates those with third eyes to absorb spiritual power. The president, Wan Wujie (played by Chu Pak Him), and his mistress, Chen Danxin (Xenia Chong Wan Ching), conspire to use a second Night Parade of One Hundred Ghosts to solidify their power, creating a main storyline of good versus evil. Mao Wuxie's past entanglement with Duanmu Ling—who suspects he is her biological father and investigates her mother's death—adds emotional tension to the plot.

Narrative Techniques and Highlights

• The series employs dual timelines, interweaving "the disaster 18 years ago" with "the present-day investigation," gradually revealing character backgrounds. For instance, episode 6 uncovers Mao Wuxie's past as a "spiritual king" who deceived others, ultimately leading to catastrophe.
• Each episode features standalone cases like "temple vengeful spirits" and "hospital possessions," while also planting seeds for key plot points, such as the encounter between the black and white impermanence characters in episode 8, hinting at underworld forces at play.
• The series incorporates elements of dark humor, with interactions filled with Hong Kong-style absurdity, such as Mao Wuxie's "feng shui seafood release" for profit and Lu Jiamin's forced coexistence with ghosts while pretending everything is normal, balancing the heavier themes of the supernatural.

Production Features

• The narrative is inspired by Japanese anime, with director Keith Chan emphasizing visual designs that incorporate "shikigami summoning" and "curse seals," creating a two-dimensional battle scene aesthetic.
• The theme song, "Awakening of Humanity," is performed in Japanese by the Hong Kong band Otome Shinmengu, enhancing the show's fantastical tone.
• The plot subtly critiques social power structures through the "genuine metaphysical organization" manipulating public opinion and suppressing free speech.

Actor Performance and Behind-the-Scenes
Johnny's first lead role showcases a clear transformation of Mao Wuxie from an arrogant genius to a jaded man. Wong Shung-yin and Sam Lok-yi's "seal gestures" blend martial arts and dance, leading to playful teasing from staff during filming for being overly dramatic. Notably, Chu Pak Him and Rosa Maria Velasco portray a power couple, and their passionate scenes sparked audience discussions about a "love triangle with a happy ending."