Blk 88

Blk 88
大牌88
Genre Family
Comedy-satire
Starring Huang Wenyong
Lin Meijiao
Lin Peifen
Seah Kar Huat
Country of origin Singapore
Original language(s) Mandarin Chinese
No. of episodes 14
Production
Running time 5 mins per webisode
Release
Original release 5 March – 16 April 2012
Chronology
Preceded by Let's Play Love
Followed by i.Rock
External links
Website

Blk 88 (大牌88) is a Singaporean Chinese language web series produced by MediaCorp in 2012. Webisodes are available on xinmsn's catch-up TV portal, an online portal run by MediaCorp in collaboration with msn.com, and were broadcast on Channel 8 after the initial release. It was commissioned by the Media Development Authority after the success of web mini-series Let's Play Love.[1] Not only is it the first locally produced animated web series, it is also the first animated comedy series produced in Singapore.[2] It stars veteran actors Huang Wenyong and Lin Meijiao and Y.E.S. 93.3FM deejays Lin Peifen and Seah Kar Huat (Xie Jiafa) as well as several guest artistes.

Like Let's Play Love, Blk 88 was also well received by netizens, especially for its humorous satirical references to familiar aspects of Singaporean life and society.[3] It notably satirised the MRT breakdowns which happened in December 2011.[2]

Characters

Guest artistes

Episodic Synopsis

Webisode Title Webisode Release
1"The Gamer《玩出火》"November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07)
In an effort to bond with Tommy, Beng Huat gets down to learning to play video games, but it turns into an obsession that takes over him.
2"MRT Ride《环岛追追追》"November 14, 2012 (2012-11-14)
Having not taken the MRT for a long time, Beng Huat and Bee Huat attempt to get a ride to the Indoor Stadium for a concert, but the train journey goes awry.
3"Old Flame《妈妈的旧情人》"November 21, 2012 (2012-11-21)
Bee Huay's old flame (and her husband's nemesis) - a fitness instructor - springs Beng Huat into action as he hits the gym to prove he still has what it takes.
4"The Carpark《乌龙失车记》"January 11, 2013 (2013-01-11)
Trying to find the family car in a car park can be a frustrating ordeal, especially if your Dad is a blur-king, as Tammy and Tommy find out.
5"The Flasher《脱光光·心慌慌》"January 18, 2013 (2013-01-18)
Tammy's encounter with a flasher infuriates Bee Huay and she assembles a group of aunties to attempt to nab the pervert terrorising the estate.
6"Boss' Dinner《现代鸿门宴》"January 25, 2013 (2013-01-25)
Beng Huat and his collagues are invited to their boss' house for dinner, not knowing that the boss' wife's cooking leaves a lot to be desired.
7"The Commercial 《老爸探班记》"February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01)
To show support for Tammy, Beng Huat shows up at a commercial shoot where her artiste - a diva celebrity - is the star, and proceeds to wreck the shoot.
8"iQuit《烟烟一吸惹的祸》"March 8, 2013 (2013-03-08)
Tommy and his friends Max and Teck try to enjoy a night out at a pub, but the chain-smoking Max's antics keep messing things up, including their chances with a group of girls.
9"The Social Network《非死不可》"March 15, 2013 (2013-03-15)
Beng Huat accidentally uploads a compromising picture of Tommy online, leading to a series of social networking disasters.
10"Ah Gong《阿公驾到》"March 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)
Ah Kong, who suffers from dementia, makes a surprise visit and confuses everyone with his antics. But he also takes the family on an adventure down memory lane, and in real life.
11"MC King《谁是MC King?》"April 26, 2013 (2013-04-26)
To avoid a Sunday team-bonding session, Beng Huat feigns sickness and tries to get a MC at the clinic, and comes across a rather interesting doctor.
12"Pandemonium《美丽的假期》"May 3, 2013 (2013-05-03)
What was supposed to be a peaceful weekend afternoon turns into a pandemonium that drives Beng Huat up the wall (a look at the crazy soundscape that could happen in a HDB estate).
13"Show Part 1《小岛大赢家》Part 1"May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10)
The family takes part in a TV show in the hope of winning a grand holiday prize, but things don't go quite as planned as Beng Huat's involvement in a pyramid scheme threatens to spoil the day.
14"Show Part 2《小岛大赢家》Part 2"May 17, 2013 (2013-05-17)
Beng Huat negotiates with the police that he would go back to the police station after the filming is over. What's worse, the host plays a lame joke for the answer.

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