Infernal Affairs Movies: Story Timeline
This chronological watch order follows the Infernal Affairs story as it unfolds across time, beginning with the prequel that shows the origins and recruitment of the central moles in 1990s Hong Kong. While this approach provides a linear narrative experience, it may diminish some of the carefully crafted tension and reveals that make the trilogy so compelling.
The timeline begins with the background and early undercover operations, moves to the height of the mole-versus-mole drama, and concludes with the complex aftermath that weaves between past and present. This order works best for viewers who prefer chronological storytelling over the original dramatic structure.
There is 1 other watch order available – see the link up above.
Infernal Affairs II
A prequel exploring the bloody power struggle among Hong Kong's Triads during the 1997 handover, setting up the complex web of undercover operations that would define the original film.
Infernal Affairs
A gripping cat-and-mouse thriller about two moles - a cop infiltrating the mafia and a gangster infiltrating the police force - who must race against time to expose each other's true identity.
Infernal Affairs III
In this concluding chapter of the acclaimed trilogy, a complex cat-and-mouse game unfolds as past betrayals and hidden loyalties come to a dramatic head between key players from the undercover police and triad organizations.
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The Joker
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The Punisher
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