Catch Me Now
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| Catch Me Now 原來愛上賊 |
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 Promotional Poster for the TVB Series |
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| Genre | Modern/Polices/Thieves/Action |
| Format | HD |
| Written by | Lau Choi Wan & Law Chung Yiu |
| Starring | Damian Lau Idy Chan Joe Ma Fala Chen Johnson Lee Sharon Chan Koni Lui Aimee Chan Eric Li Tin Cheung Dickson Lee |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Language(s) | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Producer(s) | Chong Wai Kin |
| Running time | approx. 42 minutes per episode |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TVB Jade |
| Original run | April 21, 2008 – May 16, 2008 |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Catch Me Now (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊, previously named: 盜亦有道 ) is a TVB series released in 2008. The 20-episode long series stars Damian Lau , Idy Chan, Joe Ma, Fala Chen, Johnson Lee, Sharon Chan, Koni Lui, Aimee Chan, Eric Li Tin Cheung, Dickson Lee.
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[edit] Cast
[edit] The Kong Family
| Actor | Character | Character Analysis |
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| Meng Law | Kong Wing Keung | Father of Kong Yeung and Kong Kiu |
| Joe Ma | Kong Yeung (Kong Sir) | Sergeant of Hong Kong Island Son of Kong Wing Keung Husband of Minnie Hong Brother of Kong Kiu |
| Sharon Chan | Kong Kiu | Daughter of Kong Wing Keung Sister of Kong Yeung Security Technician Fiancée of BT |
| Fala Chen | Minnie Hong | Wife of Kong Yeung Friend of Bau Yung Yung A lover of Chiu Kwan Ho |
[edit] The Thieves
| Actor | Character (Alias) | Character Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Damian Lau | Ko Chit (Jack Ko) | The Mastermind Owner of the Pirates Restaurant Cousin of BT Both Friend and Enemy with Kong Sir Friend/Lover of Bao Yung Yung Husband of Bao Yung Yung (Episode 20) Died in Episode 20 because of a gunshot |
| Johnson Lee | Ben Tam (BT) | Top 50 Hackers in the world Cousin of Jack Ko Fiancé of Kong Kiu Died in Episode 19 because of a gunshot |
| Koni Lui | Wong Ming Cheung (Long Leg Crab) | Shooter TV Actress In love with BT |
| Eric Li Tin Cheung | Che Hei Sin (Hau Lo) | Mad Racer |
| Wilson Chui | Kwan Yan (Keyman) | Key Unlocker Demolition Man |
| Kwok Lun Lee | Fan Kwok Hin (Charles) | Lawyer Friend of Jack Ko from University Owner of a casino Lover of Flora Jack Ko's advisor |
[edit] Employee of the Pirates Restaurant
| Actor | Character | Character Analysis |
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| Sherming Yiu | Pinky | Employee of the Pirates Restaurant Secretly in love with Jack Ko |
[edit] The Hon's Family
| Actor | Character | Character Analysis |
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| Lily Leung | Mok Wai Lan | Mother of Hon Ying Kit |
| Idy Chan | Bao Yung Yung | Wife of Hon Ying Kit (Episode 1) Mother of Boh Chi Friend of Minnie Hong Friend/Confidante of Jack Ko Wife of Jack Ko (Episode 20) |
| Cheng Tse Sing | Hon Ying Kit | Husband of Bao Yung Yung (Episode 1) Business partner of Chiu Kwan Ho Sentenced to jail on illegal business (Episode 15) |
| Lam Chun Him | Boh Chi | Son of Hon Ying Kit and Bao Yung Yung Grandson of Mok Wai Lan |
[edit] Police Force
| Actor | Character (Alias) | Character Analysis |
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| Law Lok Lam | Lau Yu Chiu | Teacher of Kong Yeung Former Sergeant Transformed into a thief Died on June 3, 2003 |
| Lee Hung Kit | Chung Chi Leung (Chung Sir / Uncle Chung) | Boss of Kong Yeung |
| Aimee Chan | Shum On La (Nana) | Girlfriend of Yau Tai Hoi Skilled with Karate Born in foreign country Not fluent in Cantonese Kong Yeung's team member |
| Li Ka Sing | Yau Tai Hoi | Boyfriend of Nana Kong Yeung's Team member |
| Lee Sing Cheung | Cheng Sheung Mo (Uncle Cheng / Old Cheng) | Kong Yeung's Team Member |
| Au Shui Wai | Chui Hak Ming (Chui Sir) | Enemy of Kong Yeung Sergeant of Hong Kong Island |
[edit] The Chiu's Family and Related Corporation Employees
| Actor | Character (Alias) | Character Analysis |
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| Kong Hong | Chiu King Shum | Father of Chiu Kwan Ho "Murderer" of Jack Ko's parents |
| Mak Cheung Ching | Chiu Kwan Ho | Son of Chiu King Sum Suitor of Minnie Hong Died in Episode 20 because of a gunshot |
| So Man Chung | So Po Chuen (Alex) | Associate of Chiu Kwan Ho Rebelled against Chiu Kwan Ho in Episode 19 Died in Episode 19 |
| Lam Yi Kei | Flora | Boss of Bao Yung Yung, Minnie Hong, and Lucy |
| Wong Chi Fai | Lucy | Work Colleague of Bao Yung Yung and Minnie Hong |
| Yeung Ching Wah | Song Kwan | Partnership with Chiu Kwan Ho for illegal matters |
| Shin Ho Ying | Kam Kong | Partnership with Chiu Kwan Ho and Hon Ying Kit for illegal matters Died in Episode 14 because of a gunshot |
| Ricky Wong Chun Tong | Yung Brother (Tai Hau Yung) | Partnership with Chiu Kwan Ho for illegal matters Attempt to kill Jack Ko Arrested by the police in Episode 20 |
- Note: Bolded characters are main characters
[edit] Synopsis
- Robs the rich and gives the poor
- he's more than just a thief
- Fights against injustice and crime.
- he's more than just a cop
A sum of drug money triggers battle of wits between Kong Yeung (Joe Ma) and Ko Chit (Damian Lau), a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chi is a mob chief who uses the restaurant business to cover his illegal activities. Despite all efforts, Yeung lacks sufficient evidence to support allegations against Chi. Nevertheless Yeung keeps a close eye on Chi and believes in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Yeung's devotion to his work sours his relationship with his wife Hong Mei-Lei (Fala Chen). Fortunately, Lei is given support and encouragement by her best friend Bao Yung-Yung (Idy Chan). Chi is deeply attracted to Yung's kind-hearted personality. He even risks exposing his secret identity to save her life. There is a choice between love and ideal...[1]
[edit] Alternate Ending
According to the producer, they planned out 3 different endings but the cast argued that the ending in which Ko Chit died would be more memorable [2]. Thus the original ending has Ko Chit got shot by a police in the gun firing chaos [3]. However, TV audience want a perfect ending, TVB decided to create an alternate ending which became available online at TVB.com 5 minutes after the original airing date and time of the last episode [4].
[edit] Ratings
- Week 1 (Ep. 01-05): 31 points (peaking at 34)
- Week 2 (Ep. 06-10): 32 points (peaking at 36)
- Week 3 (Ep. 11-15): 32 points (peaking at 37)
- Week 4 (Ep. 16-20): 33 points (peaking at 38)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- K for TVB Episodic Synopsis and Screen captures(English)
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| Before： D.I.E -April 18 |
2008 Catch Me Now April 21-May 16 |
After： Forensic Heroes II May 19- |
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