The Four (2008 TV series)
| The Four | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| 少年四大名捕 | |
| Genre | Wuxia, detective fiction |
| Based on | The Four Great Constables by Woon Swee Oan |
| Written by | Anna Lee Tsang Po-wah Cheung Chung-chai Ella Chan Ziu Mei-yee Yiu Fuk-hing Chan Long |
| Directed by | Wong Kwok-fai Chong Kwok-keung Kwok Wai-jing Lee Siu-fan Hui Shui-ping |
| Starring | Raymond Lam Ron Ng Kenneth Ma Sammul Chan Kate Tsui Selena Li Dominic Lam |
| Opening theme | Storm (風暴) by Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma and Sammul Chan |
| Ending theme | Storm (風暴) by Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma and Sammul Chan |
| Composers | Tang Chi-wai Yip Siu-chung |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lam Chi-wah |
| Producer | Lam Chi-wah |
| Production locations | Hong Kong Lijiang, Yunnan, China |
| Editors | Anna Lee Yip Sai-hong |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company | TVB |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVB Jade |
| Release | 22 September – 24 October 2008 |
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| Chinese | 少年四大名捕 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | The Famous Great Four Young Constables | ||||||
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The Four is a 2008 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is adapted from Woon Swee Oan's novel Si Da Ming Bu (四大名捕; The Four Great Constables). The novel tells the story of four young constables: Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood, who work together to solve cases and attempt to bring down the corrupt Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty.[1] The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary.
Cast
[edit]- Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
Main cast
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Lam | Heartless (無情) / Shing Ngai-yu (成崖餘) | The leader of the four young constables. Adopted by Chukot Ching-ngor, Heartless is Chukot's first student. He specializes in making and using small weapons, such as darts and knives. Although paralysed waist down, Heartless uses a wheel chair that encases many hidden weapons. Heartless' primary role is the brains of the group, gifted with an analytical mind and brilliant deductive skills |
| Kenneth Ma | Iron Fist (鐵手) / Tit Yau-ha (鐵游夏) / Fok Yi (霍義) | Chukot's second student. Possessing extreme arm strength, Iron Fist specializes in fist work and boxing. He represents the humane face of the constabulary, being raised by a humble but honest blacksmith |
| Sammul Chan | Chaser (追命) / Chui Leuk-sheung (崔略商) | Chukot's third student and the eldest of the four young constables. With strong and fast legs, Chaser possesses great energy, specializing in leg work. A former petty criminal, he is the most streetsmart and is often assigned to do undercover assignments |
| Ron Ng | Cold Blood (冷血) / Lang Ling-hei (冷凌棄) | Chukot's fourth student and the youngest of the four young constables. Cold Blood is extremely talented in wielding swords. A former assassin, his life was saved by the Chief Constable, in which Cold Blood agreed to serve for one year as repayment. Raised in the wilderness, Cold Blood possesses keen senses and outdoor skills |
Divine Constabulary
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dominic Lam | Chukot Ching-ngor 諸葛正我 |
Divine Constabulary Leader The four constables' mentor |
| Halina Tam | Piu Suet 飄雪 |
Keeper of the Divine Constabulary |
| Martin Yeung | Kam Kim (Golden Sword) 金劍 |
Constable |
| Wu Kei-fung | Ngan Kim (Silver Sword) 銀劍 |
Constable |
| Chiu Man-tung | Pau Tau (Leopard Head) 豹頭 |
Constable |
| Hui Man-kiu | Cheung Kwai 祥貴 |
Constable |
Blue Sky Sect
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Liu | Lam Po-Tian 藍破天 |
Chief Lam Ruo-Fei's father. Dies in Episode 14. |
| Selena Li | Lam Ruo-Fei 藍若飛 |
Lam Po-Tian's daughter. Teet Sau's Lover Blinded in Episode 23 by Song Zhi Yin |
| Dai Yiu Ming | Sha Fuk 傻福 |
Sect disciple |
| Raymond Tseng | Dai Yong 大勇 |
Sect disciple |
The Federation
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Lok | Ling Lok Shi 凌落石 |
Villain to Semi Villain Chief Ling Xiaogu and Ling Xiao-Dao's father. Killed by Ling Siu-kwat in Episode 23 under Choi King's influence and orders but only died in Episode 24 |
| Joel Chan | Ling Siu-kwat 凌小骨 |
Villain Ling Lok-Shi's son Ling Siu-Do's older brother Killed Ling Lok Shi in Episode 23 but only died in Episode 24 |
| Cilla Kung | Ling Siu-to 凌小刀 |
Ling Luo Shi's daughter. Ling Xiaogu's younger sister. Loves Cold Blood. Has nothing to do with The Federation apart from blood relation. |
Royal Court
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Yu | Emperor Huizong of Song (宋徽宗) |
Chiu Cheung's older brother |
| Savio Tsang | Chiu Cheung 趙昌 |
Semi Villain Emperor's younger brother Kuk Yin-Hung's husband Killed by Ling Siu-kwat in Episode 23 |
| Kristal Tin | Kuk Yin-Hung 曲嫣紅 |
Chiu Cheung's wife. |
| Lau Kong | Choi King 蔡京 |
Main Villain Prime Minister Song Zhi-Yin's adopted father |
| Chiang Chi Kwong | Shu Mo-Hei 舒無戲 |
General Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend. |
Teet family
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Law Lok Lam | Teet Foo 鐵斧 |
Iron Fist's foster father. Teet Yau-Tung's father. |
| Vivi Lee | Teet Yau-Tung 鐵游冬 |
Teet Foo's daughter. Iron Fist's stepsister. |
Other cast
[edit]| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Tsui | Song Zhi-Yin 桑芷妍 |
Villain Doctor Choi King's Spy Choi King's adopted daughter Mo Ching's Lover |
| Suet Nei | Mama Yeung 羊大媽 |
Chaser's foster mother |
| Chun Wong | Papa Chu two 朱二爸 |
Chaser's foster father |
| Sai Hou Ying | Papa Au three 牛三爸 |
Chaser's foster father |
| Lam King Kong | Shing Ding-Tin 成鼎天 |
Heartless' deceased father Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend. |
| Lee Fung | Lang Yu-Sheung 冷如霜 |
Cold Blood's aunt |
Viewership ratings
[edit]| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
September 22–26, 2008 | 1–5 | 30
|
37
|
[2] |
2
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September 29 - October 3, 2008 | 6–10 | 28
|
31
|
[3] |
3
|
October 6–10, 2008 | 11–15 | 27
|
—
|
[4] |
4
|
October 13–16, 2008 | 16–19 | 29
|
—
|
[5] |
5
|
October 21–23, 2008 | 20–22 | 29
|
—
|
[6] |
5
|
October 24, 2008 | 23–24 | 30
|
35
|
[7] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
- "Best Drama"
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ron Ng - Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))
References
[edit]- ^ Batgwa.com Archived September 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Week 1 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Week 2 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Week 3 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Week 4 Ratings Archived October 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Week 5 Ratings Archived October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Finale Ratings Archived October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]- TVB.com The Four - Official Website (in Chinese)
- Astro On Demand.com The Four - Astro Official Website (in English)
- BATGWA.com The Four - News on Costume Fitting Ceremony (in English)
- YouTube.com The Four - Trailer
- K for TVB Themesong Lyrics