Funny thing — I went back to replay parts of 'FIFA 18' last month and wound up bingeing the whole 'Journey' arc again. In 'FIFA 18' Alex Hunter's story keeps building on the choices from 'FIFA 17', with the typical drama of transfers, press, and family pressure. By the end of that chapter he’s still on a climb: more exposure, bigger matches, and the sort of moral choices that made the mode feel like a soap opera and a sports doc mixed together.
After 'FIFA 18' the character didn't vanish — his plot continued into 'FIFA 19' under the subtitle 'The Journey: Champions'. That was the installment that wrapped up Alex’s professional arc (with different end states depending on your choices), introduced more family dynamics, and gave the whole trilogy a sense of closure. After 'FIFA 19' EA quietly shelved the narrative-driven mode and Alex hasn't been a main story character in later FIFA titles. Fans still make fan-fiction, edits, and replay the trilogy when they want that character-driven experience, and I find myself revisiting their endings whenever I’m craving a bit of narrative with my matches. If you want Alex Hunter to feel like the unstoppable forward from 'The Journey', aim for a blend of pace, clinical finishing, and solid dribbling. For me, the sweet spot looks like: Acceleration 88–92, Sprint Speed 86–90, Finishing 87–90, Shot Power 82–86, Long Shots 80–84, Positioning 84–88, Agility 84–88, Ball Control 85–89, Dribbling 84–88, Short Passing 74–78, Stamina 78–82, and Strength 76–82. That mix keeps him lethal in the box while still dangerous on the break.
I also prioritize at least 4-star weak foot and 4-star skill moves if you can get them. Traits like Finesse Shot and Outside Foot Shot are game-changers, and instructions such as 'Get In Behind' + 'Stay Central' usually match the Hunter archetype. In training, focus first on finishing and acceleration, then shift to ball control and stamina so he can press and finish late in matches. Tweak custom tactics to be more attacking and counter-ready — that makes Hunter feel like the main-event striker I always root for in 'FIFA'. If you've ever wanted to slip Alex Hunter into Career Mode, I get that itch — I tried it myself the first week I finished 'The Journey'. Officially, you can't just load the story version of Alex into Career Mode on consoles or vanilla PC. The Alex Hunter you play in 'The Journey' is part of that narrative mode, with scripted cutscenes and decisions tied to the story engine. That means the seamless, cinematic version of Alex with all the dialogue choices doesn't get transplanted into Career Mode where squads, transfers, and seasons behave differently.
That said, there are practical workarounds if you just want to play as a Hunter-style character. You can create a player named Alex Hunter in the Create-a-Player menu or edit a youth prospect in Career Mode to have Hunter's name, number, skills, and look. On PC there are community mods and editors that import Hunter's face and stats into the career database, but they won't restore the story scenes or dialogue. Personally I found creating him manually a satisfying compromise — you miss the story beats, but playing a Hunter-made pro through a full season felt rewarding in its own way. If you’ve ever wondered about the runtime of 'Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First Love Second', it really comes down to which version you mean — drama, novel, or audio — because each format stretches time differently.
If you mean the TV/drama adaptation, expect something in the ballpark of a typical Chinese web drama: usually between 24 and 40 episodes, with episodes running around 40–50 minutes. That puts a full watch at roughly 16 to 33 hours depending on the episode count and whether you watch uncut. Some platforms trim credits or combine edits, so your mileage may vary, but planning for about a full weekend binge (or several weeknight sessions) is realistic.
If you’re after the original serialized novel, those things can be marathon reads. Many rebound/second-chance romance novels run from a few hundred to several hundred chapters; that often translates to tens or even over a hundred hours of reading if you go through everything carefully (including side stories, extras, and fan translations). Audiobooks and dramatized versions will shift that again — an audiobook could be anything from 20 to 60 hours depending on narration speed and what was adapted. Personally, I love the way each format stretches the story differently: the drama gives you visual pacing and chemistry, while the novel is a slow-burn dive into career-building detail that I savored. Prince's most iconic track has to be 'Purple Rain'—it's the kind of song that transcends generations and genres. The moment that guitar solo kicks in, it’s like time stops. The emotional weight of the lyrics, paired with Prince's electrifying performance, makes it a masterpiece. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve belted out the chorus alone in my room, pretending to hold a mic like him. The song isn’t just a hit; it’s a cultural touchstone, tied to the film of the same name and forever etched into music history.
What’s wild is how 'Purple Rain' feels fresh even decades later. The way Prince blends rock, gospel, and R&B into this epic ballad is pure genius. And that outro? Chills every time. It’s one of those rare songs where every element—the vocals, the instrumentation, the raw emotion—comes together perfectly. Even if someone’s never dug deep into Prince’s discography, they’ll recognize 'Purple Rain' instantly. It’s his magnum opus, no question. 
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