Al Cappuccino (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Al Cappuccino is a drama, comedy and crime series.

What it’s about. Disaster is looming in gangland because of a murder case. Cheung Sai-lun, Chinese American drama fanatic, returns to Hong Kong to look for opportunities in showbiz. Sai-lun somehow encounters a policewoman called Koo Yan-yee, who gives him an important assignment that requires him to pretend to be an orphan of Big Boss of Union Gang. With the assistance of a seasoned decoy called Ko Bun, Sai-lun becomes Big Boss. Sai-lun then repeatedly offers help to gang leader So Tsz-shan and an actress by the name of Chong Ming-lai. You Ching-shui, lady boss of some nightlife venue, and a trio of unrelated fresh-faced ladies also keep clinging to Sai-lun. While Sai-lun is starting to venture into gangland, he and Ko Bun become amicable partners. And with absolute protection provided by formidable fighter Luk Chau, crises are overcome. But nobody is aware of some shocking scheme has been awaiting him behind the gang activities.

Who’s in it. Al Cappuccino stars Vincent Wong Ho-Shun as Cheung Sai-lun, Owen Cheung as Ko Bun, Crystal Fung as Koo Yan-yee and Samantha Ko as Chong Ming-lai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Al Cappuccino sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Al Cappuccino page.

If you liked it. Fans of Al Cappuccino tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.