Best Hongkonger series

Journey to the West (1996)

Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.

Line Walker (2014)

Chief inspector of Hong Kong’s Criminal Intelligence Bureau, Cheuk Hoi, is suspicious of his close colleague’s mysterious death. Adding to the enigma, he discovers that the five undercover agents who were in constant contact with his dead friend have all vanished.

The Condor Heroes 95 (1995)

The Condor Heroes 95 is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1995. Many of the cast from The Legend of the Condor Heroes reprised their roles in this series, such as Lau Dan and Wayne Lai. In addition, Jason Pai reprised his breakthrough role as Kwok Ching, whom he previously portrayed in The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes.

The Queen of NEWS (2023)

The highly-watched 6:30 PM news report is the battleground for news anchors. In the news department, seasoned anchors Man Wai-sum and Leung Ging-yan split into two factions, each vying for the top spot. Wen causes quite a stir and eventually climbs the corporate ladder. The vacancy for the prime-time female anchor sparks a series of storms!

A Step Into The Past (2001)

A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. The series' first original broadcast ran from 15 October to 7 December 2001 on the TVB Jade network in Hong Kong.

The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997)

The story deals with several separate yet intertwining story lines, revolving around the protagonists Kiu Fung, Duen Yu and Hui Juk.

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983)

The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.

The Duke of Mount Deer (1998)

Wai Siu Bo is the son of a prostitute who works in a brothel in Yangzhou. After joining the Heaven and Earth society, he heads to the Capital and gets enrolled into the service of the Grand Eunuchs. There he becomes friends with the young emperor Hong Hei (Wai mistakes the emperor as another young eunuch) and falls in love with the emperor's younger sister, Princess Kin Ning. His adventures in the Forbidden City leads him into discovering the empress dowager as an impostor; finding several volumes of the prized 42 Chapters which contains the location of a treasure cave; helps the emperor kill the baddie courtier, Lord Obai; and see his position rise from humble eunuch to a grand courtier and confidante of the emperor.

Forensic Heroes (2006)

Follows a group of Hong Kong forensic scientists working together with the Hong Kong police to solve murders through physical evidence left over from crime scenes.

Brother's Keeper II (2016)

KO TIN SAN an LAW WAI SHUN are half-brothers, same mother different father. Due to fate, they were not only separated into Hong Kong an Macau, but also grew up in different backgrounds that have caused serious conflict between the brothers. Their mother CHOW YUK MUI brought her youngest son WAI SHUN to Macau and lived in a black market. WAI SHUN strived hard to get through all the hardships and challenges with the help of his good friends YIU MAN YING and LONG FEI. Ultimately, WAI SHUN set foot on a successful path in life. Living alone in Hong Kong, TIN SAN took shortcuts in life, he partnered with a gangster KEUNG YUNG from the triad and had an affair with a wealthy girl. His actions broke his girlfriend CHEUK JING's heart. She eventually losses her beauty an possessions.

Stay Still (2023)

New tenant Hayden’s day takes a twist—unexpected help from an elderly neighbor, an enigmatic grandson, and sparks from a faded romance.

Rosy Business (2009)

Set in Eastern China in the mid-19th century Qing Dynasty, the mercantile Chiang family and the ambition and jealousy surrounding the issue of who will inherit the family business when Chiang Kiu dies. Hong Po-kei marries into the Chiang family as Chiang Kiu's fourth wife. She gains ownership of Hing Fung Nin, the family rice shop, and guides the ambitious coolie Chai Kau to rise in the social status ladder.

Happily Ever After? (2024)

Urban romantic drama Happily Ever After? depicts six leading characters – middle-aged nobody Poon Sin-yan; perfect wife Cheung Ming-sum; charming guy Kam Shing-kwan; gold digger Lui Ching-lam; helpless and hopeless romantic Lui Ching-hoi; and kidult-cum-dating app player Ching Tin-fai – in a polyamorous relationship love story. And the four chapters are: Divorce, Infidelity, Misplaced Love and Repair. Each episode’s subject corresponds to the related chapter. And the narration is based on the visual perspective of one or two leading characters so as to show different versions of the plot line. Emphasis is placed on those who are preoccupied by switching between narrator, visual perspective and time and space. Moreover, conflict and suspense in the story reflect certain issues in romantic partnerships in real life.

Heart of Greed (2007)

An abalone that has been passed on for generations. A legacy of a hundred million dollars that everybody wants a share. "Heart of Greed" is a story of a renowned sea-products retailer and a big traditional family, in which there are those who manage to endure to the end, those who consider themselves superior to everyone else, those who love and respect their brothers, those who seek every opportunity to fulfill their ambition, those who stay loyal to their beloved, and those who remain grateful for whatever they get. But when hatred is stirred up among the family, the family will inevitably break down...

Anonymous Signal (2025)

Former friends Kwok Pak-fei, Keung Hei-man, and Lau Lik reunite years after a botched operation led to a tragic death and estrangement. Now, a gruesome murder case tied to a human trafficking ring forces them to work together. As they investigate, mysterious messages appear with clues about the crimes, hinting at knowledge from the future. Together, they form a special unit, ASIB, to decode these messages and solve the chilling case.

News Treasury (2020)

"News Treasury" explores historical news events and rarely seen footage, allowing viewers to dig into the news archives. From Bruce Lee's funeral and the Baoshang Bank robbery to Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Hong Kong and the Sha Tin measles outbreak, viewers can relive important moments in history. The show offers a chance to revisit key events that shaped modern Hong Kong.

Fist of Fury (0)

Childhood In A Capsule (2022)

Beauty KOL Ding Yau-ying’s sarcastic style has boosted his popularity. Lui Zi-tung, incoming group boss cum beauty brand CEO, is arrogant and egotistic. She finds out Yau-ying harshly criticizes her own brand products, and the duo pick on each other as soon as they meet. Because of an accident, Zi-tung’s brain is hurt, and her mind becomes like that of a kid. Zi-tung’s father Lui Zhen-ngok and assistant Sheung Cha-lai want Yau-ying and Zi-tung to pretend they are a couple so as keep the eldest son of the Lui household Lui Tak-shun in check. Cha-lai tries his best to help Zi-tung hide the truth, but he is threatened by Tak-shun, who finds some flaw. People around Zi-tung are touched by her sincerity and genuineness, and Zi-tung also reminds Yau-ying to never forget childhood innocence. The duo begin to have affectionate feelings for each other. While they live a happy life, Zi-tung’s brain condition deteriorates.

Your Highness (2022)

The Prince is in dire straits. He endures multiple ordeals and turns the situation around. On his father's order, Pak Sing State Fourth Prince Kei Wai, goes to Ko Lin Sun State to marry Princess Nap-hak Won-yau. On the way, the couple plunge into a lake and become forgetful as they are ambushed. They are stranded in Sau Chun Town, which is in a state of anarchy. Dodgy types are everywhere in this town, and different gangs want to take over as the town leader. Kei Wai and Won-yau are kindly offered shelter by Yik Fung Escort First Master Kau Yung and Second Master Fok Ching-shan. The couple befriend escort guards Kau Chin-dou and Fok Siu-mui. By virtue of his intelligence and kindness, Kei Wai repeatedly helps the escort overcome hurdles internally and externally. King Kei Kwing flees to Sau Chun Town as he is overthrown. Troops converge on the town, and the townspeople vigorously put up resistance. Are Kei Wai and Won-yau able to defuse this dangerous situation?

Stranger Anniversary (2022)

A “doppelgangers” website has facilitated the connection between two complete strangers that look like identical twins. Law firm partner Ko Sau-shing tracks down his former lover Yu Fung, whom he has not contacted for ages, online, and Yu Fung is looking for a part-time boyfriend with a similar appearance to him. Sau-shing arbitrarily approaches applicant Mo Kei-nam, who is a dead ringer for him. The duo also covertly agree to swap identities for two weeks. Sau-shing plays the role of Yu Fung’s “substitute lover”, and deadbeat Kei-nam disguises himself as Sau-shing while simultaneously dealing with his wife Lee Chi-ying and father-in-law Lee Kwun-hang as each and every crisis at the law firm is handled by him. While the identity swapping deadline looms, this pair of lookalikes are eventually shocked to realize their mutual life trajectories are already different from their expectations.

Moonlight Resonance (2008)

Chung Siu-Hor and her husband Gam Tai-Jo have been working hard for many years to establish a famous reputation for their Moonlight Cake Shop. When Siu-Hor discovers that Tai-Jo committed adultery with her best friend Yan Hung, she breaks up with him immediately. Siu-Hor brings along her children Gam Wing-Ho, Gam Wing-Hing, and her adopted daughter Suen Ho-Yuet to set up another cake shop for a living.

Lives of Omission (2011)

Leung Siu-Tong is an experienced undercover agent who returns from a long-term assignment in Mainland China to teach new undercover recruits at Hong Kong Police's Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB). During this time, he befriends triad member Michael So, who only agrees to the relationship because he sees it as a stepping stone to the role of gang leader. Meanwhile, conflict at the CIB department ensues when Siu-Tong forms a tentative romantic relationship with his supervisor Jodie Chow.

The Greed of Man (1992)

Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.

Beyond the Realm of Conscience (2009)

Set in the later years of the Tang Dynasty, "Beyond the Realm of Conscience" tells the story of palace maid Lau Sam-ho and her relations in the Imperial Palace, beginning with her experiences in the Imperial Household Bureau. The series title roughly means "plots in the palace" and is a play on the phrase, a homonym which roughly means "Plots that target and attack the heart".

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994)

The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in 1994.

Business Proposal (2023)

Hollie dressed in disguise as her best friend Ying Shu at a matchmaking blind date, in order to scare off the suitor. However, Hollie hadn't expected the other matchmaking party to be Timo, the new CEO of Hollie's company. Hollie behaved badly on the date to try to get Timo to reject her, but Timo decided to marry Hollie so as to avoid being forced into perpetual matchmaking by his grandpa. The real Ying Shu bumped into Alfred, Timo's best friend and PA, in a car park, and Timo realised that Hollie was in pretense all along, and dreamt up a business proposal Hollie couldn't refuse. At the same time, however, Hollie didn't want Timo to discover that she is in reality his company employee, so she could only use the fake name "Mei Ling Suen" and started on the pursuit of a double life. The whole plan could only go wrong.

Barrack O'Karma (2019)

Siu Wai-ming has been haunted by a dream of a woman wearing a cheongsam for many years. When he becomes an administrative manager for an old apartment building, he meets a tenant – air stewardess Alex Cheung – who looks exactly like the woman in his dream. As they get to know each other, the apartment building seems to come to life, performing the strange and fantastical lives of the tenants who live there.

Can't Buy Me Love (2010)

The third daughter, Princess Chiu Yeung, of the Tang Emperor, is known throughout the kingdom for her beauty, but she is also known for her unreasonable and stubborn personality. For this reason, no one wants to marry her - that is, until the second son of the formerly wealthy Kam family, Kam Dor Luk, is persuaded to marry her to save the family business. Princess Chiu Yeung resists the arrangement but realizes that it is a better alternative than being forced to marry the Tibetan king as schemed by her father's evil concubine. When the princess moves in with her personal servants after the marriage, family drama and conflict ensues, but is Princess Chiu Yeung stubborn enough to stay and win the heart of her new husband?

The Defected (2019)

A thrilling story revolving around a policeman who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy plaguing the high-ranking officials due to an incident that almost cost him his life.

State of Divinity (1996)

Ling-wu Chung, a senior student of the Wah Mount Sect, was not at all brilliant when he joined the Sect, but was soon taught to master the sword by a legendary swordsman Yeung. Chung’s master, Kwan, resented this and drove Chung away. In order to get hold of “Kwai Fa Bo Din”, the book on the most powerful martial art, Kwan diverts attention by secretly creating troubles everywhere. Chung, on the other hand, becomes the leader of the Hang Mount Sect by chance and falls in love with Kwan's daughter. When she betrays him, he turns to the daughter of the Devil Sect leader, and thus causes a love triangle between them.