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
Original release22 September (2008-09-22) 
24 October 2008 (2008-10-24)
The Four
Chinese少年四大名捕
Literal meaningThe Famous Great Four Young Constables

Cast

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

Main cast

CastRoleDescription
Raymond LamHeartless (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 MaIron 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 ChanChaser (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 NgCold 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

CastRoleDescription
Dominic LamChukot Ching-ngor
諸葛正我
Divine Constabulary Leader
The four constables' mentor
Halina TamPiu Suet
飄雪
Keeper of the Divine Constabulary
Martin YeungKam Kim (Golden Sword)
金劍
Constable
Wu Kei-fungNgan Kim (Silver Sword)
銀劍
Constable
Chiu Man-tungPau Tau (Leopard Head)
豹頭
Constable
Hui Man-kiuCheung Kwai
祥貴
Constable

Blue Sky Sect

CastRoleDescription
Gordon LiuLam Po-Tian
藍破天
Chief
Lam Ruo-Fei's father.
Dies in Episode 14.
Selena LiLam Ruo-Fei
藍若飛
Lam Po-Tian's daughter.
Teet Sau's Lover
Blinded in Episode 23 by Song Zhi Yin
Dai Yiu MingSha Fuk
傻福
Sect disciple
Raymond TsengDai Yong
大勇
Sect disciple

The Federation

CastRoleDescription
Felix LokLing 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 ChanLing 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 KungLing 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

CastRoleDescription
Henry YuEmperor Huizong of Song
(宋徽宗)
Chiu Cheung's older brother
Savio TsangChiu Cheung
趙昌
Semi Villain
Emperor's younger brother
Kuk Yin-Hung's husband
Killed by Liu Siu-kwat in Episode 23
Kristal TinKuk Yin-Hung
曲嫣紅
Chiu Cheung's wife.
Lau KongChoi King
蔡京
Main Villain
Prime Minister
Song Zhi-Yin's adopted father
Chiang Chi KwongShu Mo-Hei
舒無戲
General
Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend.

Teet family

CastRoleDescription
Law Lok LamTeet Foo
鐵斧
Iron Fist's foster father.
Teet Yau-Tung's father.
Vivi LeeTeet Yau-Tung
鐵游冬
Teet Foo's daughter.
Iron Fist's stepsister.

Other cast

CastRoleDescription
Kate TsuiSong Zhi-Yin
桑芷妍
Villain
Doctor
Choi King's Spy
Choi King's adopted daughter
Mo Ching's Lover
Suet NeiMama Yeung
羊大媽
Chaser's foster mother
Chun WongPapa Chu two
朱二爸
Chaser's foster father
Sai Hou YingPapa Au three
牛三爸
Chaser's foster father
Lam King KongShing Ding-Tin
成鼎天
Heartless' deceased father
Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend.
Lee FungLang 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 Archived September 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Week 1 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Week 2 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Week 3 Ratings Archived December 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Week 4 Ratings Archived October 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Week 5 Ratings Archived October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Finale Ratings Archived October 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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