The Four (2008 TV series)
2008 Hong Kong television series
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The Four (少年四大名捕) is a 2008 Hong Kong wuxia television series produced by TVB and adapted from the novel Si Da Ming Bu (四大名捕; The Four Great Constables) by Woon Swee Oan. Set in China during the Song dynasty, it follows four constables – Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood – who work together to solve cases and bring down the corrupt premier.[1] The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st anniversary.
Genre
- Wuxia
- Detective fiction
Based on
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
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| 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 |
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| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
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| Executive producer | Lam Chi-wah |
| Producer | Lam Chi-wah |
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| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | ≈45 minutes per episode |
| Production company | TVB |
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| Network | TVB Jade |
| Release | 22 September – 24 October 2008 |
Cast
- Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
Main cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
| Cast | Role | Description |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Awards and nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
- "Best Drama"
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ron Ng - Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))