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The Four (2008 TV series)

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.

The Four
Promotional poster
少年四大名捕
GenreWuxia, detective fiction
Based onThe Four Great Constables
by Woon Swee Oan
Written byAnna Lee
Tsang Po-wah
Cheung Chung-chai
Ella Chan
Ziu Mei-yee
Yiu Fuk-hing
Chan Long
Directed byWong Kwok-fai
Chong Kwok-keung
Kwok Wai-jing
Lee Siu-fan
Hui Shui-ping
StarringRaymond Lam
Ron Ng
Kenneth Ma
Sammul Chan
Kate Tsui
Selena Li
Dominic Lam
Opening themeStorm (風暴) by Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma and Sammul Chan
Ending themeStorm (風暴) by Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma and Sammul Chan
ComposersTang Chi-wai
Yip Siu-chung
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producerLam Chi-wah
ProducerLam Chi-wah
Production locationsHong Kong
Lijiang, Yunnan, China
EditorsAnna Lee
Yip Sai-hong
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time45 minutes (per episode)
Production companyTVB
Release
Original networkTVB Jade
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release22 September (2008-09-22) –
24 October 2008 (2008-10-24)
Chronology
Preceded byYour Class or Mine
Followed byWhen Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West
The Four
Chinese少年四大名捕
Literal meaningThe Famous Great Four Young Constables
Transcriptions
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingSiu3 Nin4 Sei3 Daai6 Ming4 Bou6

Cast

Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.

Main cast

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

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

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

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

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 Liu 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

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

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

Week Episode Average Points Peaking Points References
1
September 22–26, 2008 1—5
30
37
[2]
2
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

41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)

  • "Best Drama"
  • "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ron Ng - Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))

References

  1. ^ Batgwa.com September 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Week 1 Ratings December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Week 2 Ratings December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Week 3 Ratings December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Week 4 Ratings October 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Week 5 Ratings October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Finale Ratings October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

External links

  • TVB.com The Four - Official Website (in Chinese)
  • Astro On Demand.com The Four - Astro Official Website (in English)
  • The Four - News on Costume Fitting Ceremony (in English)
  • YouTube.com The Four - Trailer
  • K for TVB Themesong Lyrics

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fanHui Shui pingStarringRaymond LamRon NgKenneth MaSammul ChanKate TsuiSelena LiDominic LamOpening themeStorm 風暴 by Raymond Lam Ron Ng Kenneth Ma and Sammul ChanEnding themeStorm 風暴 by Raymond Lam Ron Ng Kenneth Ma and Sammul ChanComposersTang Chi waiYip Siu chungCountry of originHong KongOriginal languageCantoneseNo of episodes25ProductionExecutive producerLam Chi wahProducerLam Chi wahProduction locationsHong KongLijiang Yunnan ChinaEditorsAnna LeeYip Sai hongCamera setupMulti cameraRunning time45 minutes per episode Production companyTVBReleaseOriginal networkTVB JadePicture format576i SDTV 1080i HDTV Original release22 September 2008 09 22 24 October 2008 2008 10 24 ChronologyPreceded byYour Class or MineFollowed byWhen Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny WestThe FourChinese少年四大名捕Literal meaningThe Famous Great Four Young ConstablesTranscriptionsYue CantoneseJyutpingSiu3 Nin4 Sei3 Daai6 Ming4 Bou6 Contents 1 Cast 1 1 Main cast 1 2 Divine Constabulary 1 3 Blue Sky Sect 1 4 The Federation 1 5 Royal Court 1 6 Teet family 1 7 Other cast 2 Viewership ratings 3 Awards and nominations 4 References 5 External linksCast EditNote Some of the characters names are in Cantonese romanisation Main cast Edit Cast Role DescriptionRaymond 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 skillsKenneth 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 blacksmithSammul 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 assignmentsRon 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 skillsDivine Constabulary Edit Cast Role DescriptionDominic Lam Chukot Ching ngor諸葛正我 Divine Constabulary LeaderThe four constables mentorHalina Tam Piu Suet飄雪 Keeper of the Divine ConstabularyMartin Yeung Kam Kim Golden Sword 金劍 ConstableWu Kei fung Ngan Kim Silver Sword 銀劍 ConstableChiu Man tung Pau Tau Leopard Head 豹頭 ConstableHui Man kiu Cheung Kwai祥貴 ConstableBlue Sky Sect Edit Cast Role DescriptionGordon Liu Lam Po Tian藍破天 ChiefLam 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 YinDai Yiu Ming Sha Fuk傻福 Sect discipleRaymond Tseng Dai Yong大勇 Sect discipleThe Federation Edit Cast Role DescriptionFelix 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 24Joel 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 24Cilla 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 DescriptionHenry Yu Emperor Huizong of Song 宋徽宗 Chiu Cheung s older brotherSavio Tsang Chiu Cheung趙昌 Semi Villain Emperor s younger brotherKuk Yin Hung s husbandKilled by Liu Siu kwat in Episode 23Kristal 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 fatherChiang Chi Kwong Shu Mo Hei舒無戲 GeneralChukot Ching Ngor s friend Teet family Edit Cast Role DescriptionLaw 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 DescriptionKate Tsui Song Zhi Yin桑芷妍 Villain Doctor Choi King s Spy Choi King s adopted daughter Mo Ching s LoverSuet Nei Mama Yeung羊大媽 Chaser s foster motherChun Wong Papa Chu two朱二爸 Chaser s foster fatherSai Hou Ying Papa Au three牛三爸 Chaser s foster fatherLam King Kong Shing Ding Tin 成鼎天 Heartless deceased fatherChukot Ching Ngor s friend Lee Fung Lang Yu Sheung冷如霜 Cold Blood s auntViewership ratings EditWeek Episode Average Points Peaking Points References1 September 22 26 2008 1 5 30 37 2 2 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 Edit41st 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 MachineExternal links EditTVB 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 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Four 2008 TV series amp oldid 1134209247, 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