The Greed of Man

Starting in a fraught moment on a volatile market weekend in mid 1994, The Greed of Man unfolds in reverse. A once formidable trading clan faces ruin as fortunes collapse and debts mount, and the pressure cooker of wealth reveals its darker sides. The story traces, frame by frame, the choices that pushed a powerful family toward catastrophe, peeling back each layer to show how hunger for control and the lure of big bets set in motion events that ripple across generations. The central figures, led by a hard edged patriarch, wrestle with loyalty, pride, and the cost of ambition amid a merciless market atmosphere. This inverted timeline invites scrutiny of motive. The tension never flags as time rewinds.

Produced by Wai Ka-Fai, this 1992 drama marks his signature blend of tense plotting and moral ambiguity. The ensemble features Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Amy Kwok and Vivian Chow delivering memorable performances, and the series stands out for its ambitious structure.

Awards: There are no major nominations or wins listed for this title in widely recognized award databases, though fans and some critics praise its originality. The absence of formal accolades does not reflect its impact on storytelling and performance, which many viewers still consider standout.

Longtime viewers remember The Greed of Man for its audacious reverse chronology and its blunt look at wealth as a corrosive force. It influenced later Hong Kong dramas blending finance with family drama and sparked discussions about ethics, risk, and ambition in business, shaping how media treats financial power.

Reception and themes: The show has drawn attention for its tight pacing and the way it probes how money shapes power and loyalty. Critics note a morally complex portrait of a family driven by risk and sacrifice, with a gentle push toward social critique, and a 7.933/10 rating from 15 votes.