The Four (2008 TV series)

"少年四大名捕 (2008)" redirects here. Not to be confused with 少年四大名捕 (2015).

The Four

Promotional poster

少年四大名捕
Genre| Wuxia, detective fiction
Based on| The Four Great Constables
by Woon Swee Oan
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
Starring| Raymond Lam
Ron Ng
Kenneth Ma
Sammul Chan
Kate Tsui
Selena Li
Dominic Lam
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
Composers| Tang Chi-wai
Yip Siu-chung
Country of origin| Hong Kong
Original language| Cantonese
No. of episodes| 25
Production
Executive producer| Lam Chi-wah
Producer| Lam Chi-wah
Production locations| Hong Kong
Lijiang, Yunnan, China
Editors| Anna Lee
Yip Sai-hong
Camera setup| Multi camera
Running time| 45 minutes (per episode)
Production company| TVB
Original release
Network| TVB Jade
Release| 22 September (2008-09-22) –
24 October 2008 (2008-10-24)
The Four

Chinese| 少年四大名捕
Literal meaning| The Famous Great Four Young Constables
| Transcriptions

Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping| Siu3 Nin4 Sei3 Daai6 Ming4 Bou6

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.

## Cast

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

### Main cast

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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| Week  | Episode  | Average Points  | Peaking Points  | References

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| September 22–26, 2008  | 1–5  |

| [2]

| September 29 - October 3, 2008  | 6–10  |

| [3]

| October 6–10, 2008  | 11–15  |

| [4]

| October 13–16, 2008  | 16–19  |

| [5]

| October 21–23, 2008  | 20–22  |

| [6]

| October 24, 2008  | 23–24  |

| [7]

## Awards and nominations

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41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)

* "Best Drama"
* "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ron Ng \- Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))

## References

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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

## External links

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* TVB.com The Four \- Official Website (in Chinese)
* Astro On Demand.com The Four \- Astro Official Website (in English)
* BATGWA.com The Four \- News on Costume Fitting Ceremony (in English)
* YouTube.com The Four \- Trailer
* K for TVB Themesong Lyrics

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