Sinister Beings
Sinister Beings (Chinese: 逆天奇案) is a 2021 Hong Kong crime television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), starring Ruco Chan, Ben Wong, Rosina Lam, Crystal Fung as the main leads.[4][5]
| Sinister Beings | |
|---|---|
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| 逆天奇案 | |
| Genre | Crime, thriller |
| Created by | Lau Kar-ho |
| Written by | Sum Kwok-wing Suen Ho-ho |
| Starring | Ruco Chan Ben Wong Rosina Lam Crystal Fung Joman Chiang Jonathan Cheung Moon Lau |
| Opening theme | Adversity (逆襲) by Hubert Wu |
| Ending theme | Secret Garden (秘密花園) by Hana Kuk |
| Composers | Alan Cheung Ka-shing Hana Kuk Kai Yee-nei |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Lau Kar-ho Chan Chi-kong |
| Production locations | Hong Kong, Thailand[1] |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company | TVB |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVB Jade |
| Original release | 3 May[2] – 11 June 2021[3] |
Sinister Beings was the highest rated TVB drama broadcast in 2021.[6] A sequel started filming in May 2023.
Synopsis
Hui Chun-sum (played by Ruco Chan) is an elite in the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau, but he aims to join the Special Duties Unit; while Sum Wai-lik (played by Ben Wong) is another elite in the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau.
However, the police force is attacked by terrorists, causing severe casualties. Chun-sam gives up his dream of joining the Special Duties Unit and stays in the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau. Chun-sam and Wai-lik work together to fight battles of wits with criminals to solve complex cases.
Cast and characters
Main cast
| Cast | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ruco Chan | Hui Chun-sum (許浚森) | Sum Sir Senior Inspector of Police Head of Team A of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau Wing's boyfriend, had dated for over 10 years, proposed to her in Ep. 19 and broke up in Ep. 30 after she found out that Sum Sir had a one-night stand with Ana |
| Ben Wong | Sum Wai-lik (沈韋力) | Nic Sir Senior Inspector of Police Head of Team B of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau Started dating with Hazel from Ep. 10, broke up in Ep. 18, but still maintained a harmonious relationship with her |
| Rosina Lam | Ma Wing-Sze (馬穎思) | Wing Police Constable of the Crime Intelligence Bureau (CIB), promoted to Sergeant in Ep. 6 Sum's girlfriend, have dated for over 10 years, being proposed by him in Ep. 19 and broke up in Ep. 30 after she found out that Sum Sir had a one-night stand with Ana |
| Crystal Fung | Cheung Hei (張喜) | Ana Computer hacker Introduced in Ep. 2 Meets Sam Sir when investigating the death of her foster father, gradually develops feelings for him as she associated with him Oriental Daily News called Lam's performance "dazzling".[7] |
| Joman Chiang | Chung Ka-yu (鍾嘉瑜) | Hazel Barrister Introduced in Ep. 2 Nic Sir's love interest, starts dating with him from Ep. 10, broke up in Ep. 18, but still maintained a harmonious relationship with him |
| Jonathan Cheung | Ngai Tsz-lok (魏子樂) | Marco Introduced in Ep. 17 Member of the board of directors and the head of Information & Technology Department in “Ngai Fung Group” Rachel's husband Forced Ngai Tung-hoi to step down in Ep. 19 and took on his position as the chairman of Ngai Fung (Main Villain) |
| Moon Lau | Yau Lai (尤麗) | Rachel Introduced in Ep. 17 Thai Chinese Consultant of the Public Relations Department of “Ngai Fung Group” Marco's wife Succumbed to her injuries after a car accident while being pursued by Sum and Nic in Ep. 28 |
Supporting cast
- Joseph Lee as Mok Chun-pong (莫振邦), better known as Mok Sir , a Senior Superintendent of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau, Sam Sir and Nic Sir's superior.
- Gabriel Harrison as Ku Shing-kwan (古成鈞), better known as Ku Sir , a Senior Inspector of CIB and Wing's superior.
- Lee Shing-cheong as Ngai Tung-hoi (魏東海), the chairman of “Ngai Fung Group” and Calvin's father. He is Marco's uncle who had been on bad terms with him, and was forced to step down by him in Ep. 19. He was fired in Ep. 24 and killed in Ep. 25.
- Bond Chan as Calvin Ngai Siu-yeung (魏兆揚), the vice chairman of “Ngai Fung Group” and Ngai Tung-hoi's son. He is Marco's cousin who had been on bad terms with him. He was fired in Ep. 24.
- Li Lung-kay as Sum Wang-fuk (沈宏福), Nic Sir's father.
Special appearance
- Chin Siu-ho as Cheung Yiu-kei (張耀祈), Ana's foster father. He was a Chief Inspector of Police of the SDU and was killed in Ep. 1 during operation. (Ep. 1)
- Nina Paw as a grandmother suffering from Dementia. (Ep. 7)
- Ken Hung, a murderer. (Ep.11-12)
- Mat Yeung as Kwok Ho (郭皓), a member of a triad, who was in fact a police undercover. Blackmailed triad boss to pay off his gambling debt. He was killed in Ep. 14. (Ep. 13–14)
- JW Wong as Pui-yee (佩儀), Kwok Ho's ex-girlfriend. (Ep. 14)
- FAMA (Ep. 15)
- Candy Lo as Marco's deceased mother. She committed suicide due to her husband's affairs when Marco was young. (Ep. 20)
- Michelle Yim as a Thai Chinese.
- Law Lan as Sung Tat's grandmother who committed suicide after her grandson's death.
- Bob Cheung as Sung Tat (宋達), Rachel's deceased boyfriend.
References
- 《逆天奇案》 泰國熱爆拍外景 - TVB Weekly
- 《逆天奇案》5.3首播 驚天奇案 全城解密 - TVB Weekly
- 董欣琪 (2021-06-11). "逆天奇案．大結局︱陳展鵬箍煲失敗 林夏薇難忍被背叛決絕分手 原文網址: 逆天奇案．大結局︱陳展鵬箍煲失敗 林夏薇難忍被背叛決絕分手" ["Sinister Beings" Finale︱Ruco Chan's attempt to salvage relationship failed, Rosina Lam couldn't bear to be betrayed and decided to break up] (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- 《逆天奇案》奇案精心布局 鑽石串星助陣 - TVB Weekly
- 《逆天奇案》逆思考 破奇案 - TVB Weekly
- 董欣琪 (2022-02-12). "逆天奇案｜落實原班人馬拍續集 陳展鵬林夏薇復合馮盈盈疑被Out 原文網址: 逆天奇案｜落實原班人馬拍續集 陳展鵬林夏薇復合馮盈盈疑被Out" [Sinister Beings｜The original cast will make a sequel. Ruco Chan and Rosina Lam get back together. Crystal Fung is suspected of being out] (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- 餘薈芬 (2021-06-09). "《逆天奇案》介入陈展鹏林夏薇被封"国民妖精" 冯盈盈以为是赞美" ["Sinister Beings": After getting involved between Ruco Chen and Rosina Lam, she is named "national alluring woman". Crystal Fung think it is a compliment.]. Oriental Daily News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
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