List of TVB dramas in 2016
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This is a list of television serial dramas released by TVB in 2016.
Top ten drama series in ratings
[edit]The following is a list of TVB's top serial dramas in 2016 by average ratings. The list includes premiere week, final week, and the finale episode ratings, as well as the average overall count of live Hong Kong viewers (in millions).
| Rank | English title | Chinese title | Average[A] | Peak | Premiere week |
Final week |
Series finale |
HK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Fist Within Four Walls | 城寨英雄 | 30.7 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 1.99 |
| 2 | Short End of the Stick | 公公出宮 | 30.5 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 1.97 |
| 3 | House of Spirits | 一屋老友記 | 29.7 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 1.92 |
| 4 | Speed of Life | 鐵馬戰車 | 28.6 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 1.85 |
| 5 | Love as a Predatory Affair | 愛情食物鏈 | 28.1 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 1.82 |
| 6 | K9 Cop | 警犬巴打 | 27.2 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 1.76 |
| 7 | Fashion War | 潮流教主 | 26.9 | 28 | 24 | 25
|
27 | 1.74 |
| 8 | Two Steps From Heaven | 幕後玩家 | 26.3 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 1.70 |
| 9 | My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan | 火線下的江湖大佬 | 25.8 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 1.67 |
| 10 | Over Run Over | EU超時任務 | 25.4 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 1.64 |
- Notes
- A ^ Average numbers are derived from consolidated ratings as reported by Nielsen and on TVB's annual report. A consolidated rating is defined as the summation of TV ratings, online live rating, and online catch-up rating.[1]
Awards
[edit]First line-up
[edit]These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2015) 6 Jul– 1 Apr |
Come Home Love (sr. 2) 愛·回家 |
191 | Law Chun-ngok (producer); Siu Long, Tsui Dat-chor, Tong Kin-ping, Lo Mei-wan, Sin Chui-ching (writers); Louis Cheung, Priscilla Wong, Owen Cheung, Quinn Ho, James Ng, Katy Kung, Evergreen Mak, Lee Fung, Helen Ma | "愛同行" (Walk With Love) by Fred Cheng |
22 | Sitcom | [2] |
| 4 Apr– 6 Jan (to 2017) |
Come Home Love: Dinner at 8 愛·回家之八時入席 |
200 | Sandy Shaw, Law Chun-ngok (producers); Shaw, Choi Suk-yin, Sin Chui-ching, Ma Chun-ying (writers); Teresa Mo, Wayne Lai, Chung King-fai, Power Chan, Florence Kwok, Angela Tong, William Hu, Mark Ma, Veronica Shiu, Jessica Kan, Eric Li, Anthony Wong | "完美的生活" (Perfect Life) by Jinny Ng |
TBA | Sitcom | [3] |
Second line-up
[edit]These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2015) 7 Dec– 10 Jan |
The Executioner 刀下留人 |
26 | Law Chun-ngok (producer); Sin Tsui-ching (writer); Kenny Wong, Maggie Shiu, Mat Yeung, Katy Kung, Elaine Yiu, Joel Chan, Bowie Wu, Hugo Ng, Stanley Cheung | "相信明天" (A Better Tomorrow) by Hubert Wu |
23 | Historical period drama | [4] |
| 11 Jan– 5 Feb |
Love as a Predatory Affair 愛情食物鏈 |
21 | Steven Tsui (producer); Lau Chi-wah, Yung Sin-ying (writers); Kitty Yuen, King Kong Lee, Jason Chan Chi-san, Samantha Ko, Stephanie Ho, Brian Tse, Timothy Cheng, Griselda Yeung | "愛情食物鏈" (Love Chain) by Stephanie Ho |
27 | Romantic comedy | |
| 09 Feb– 27 Mar |
Short End of the Stick 公公出宮 |
35 | Marco Law (producer); Kwan Chung-ling (writer); Wayne Lai, Nancy Wu, Edwin Siu, Power Chan, Raymond Cho, David Chiang, Natalie Tong, Rosina Lam, Grace Wong, Rachel Kan, Yoyo Chen | "藍天白雲" (Blue Sky) by Sammy Sum |
28 | Period drama, Comedy | [6] |
| 28 Mar– 22 Apr |
The Last Healer In Forbidden City 末代御醫 |
20 | Nelson Cheung (producer); Wong Kwok-fai (writer); Roger Kwok, Tavia Yeung, Law Lan, Pierre Ngo, JJ Jia, Jonathan Cheung, Rebecca Zhu, Lam Tsz-sin | "靈魂的痛" (Agony) by Hubert Wu |
23 | Historical period medical drama | [7] |
| 25 Apr– 27 May |
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan 火線下的江湖大佬 |
25 | Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Kent Cheng, Alice Chan, Eliza Sam, Mat Yeung, Tommy Wong, Kingdom Yuen, Joel Chan | "火線下" (Line of Fire) by Fred Cheng |
24 | Comedy | [8] |
| 30 May– 3 Jul |
Presumed Accidents 純熟意外 |
28 | Andy Chan (producer); Lam Lai-mei (writer); Lawrence Ng, Sisley Choi, Selena Li, Lai Lok-yi, Raymond Cho, Joyce Tang, Snow Suen | "命運的意外" (Unexpected Fate) by Hubert Wu |
23 | Crime, Suspense | |
| 4 Jul– 29 Jul |
Between Love & Desire 完美叛侶 |
20 | Au Yiu-hing (producer); Lam Chung-bong (writer); Moses Chan, Maggie Shiu, Ben Wong, Rachel Kan, Roxanne Tong, Brian Chu | "最後一次分手" (The Last Breakup) by Jinny Ng |
23 | Romantic drama | |
| 1 Aug– 26 Aug |
Daddy Dearest 超能老豆 |
20 | Poon Ka-tak (producer); Lo Mei-wan (writer); Johnson Lee, Jason Chan Chi-san, Mandy Wong, Candice Chiu, Alice Chan, Jerry Ku | "爸爸" (Daddy) by Hubert Wu |
23 | Family drama | |
| 29 Aug– 21 Oct |
Brother's Keeper II 巨輪II |
39 | Amy Wong (producer); Cheng Sing-mo (writer); Edwin Siu, Kristal Tin, Grace Chan, Louis Yuen, Steven Cheung, Hugo Ng, Jade Leung, Mat Yeung, Tsui Wing, Ali Lee, Ruco Chan, Linda Chung, Jess Sum | "誰可改變" (No One Can Change) by Ruco Chan |
23 | Drama | [12] |
| 24 Oct– 9 Dec |
Two Steps from Heaven 幕後玩家 |
35 | Joe Chan (producer); Kwan Chung-ling, Cheng Sing-mo (writers); Bosco Wong, Edwin Siu, Louis Cheung, Priscilla Wong, Katy Kung, Alice Chan, 6 Wing, Moon Lau | "造王" (King) by Hubert Wu |
24 | Drama | [13] |
| 12 Dec– 1 Jan (to 2017) |
Rogue Emperor 流氓皇帝 |
17 | Poon Ka-tak (producer); Chan Kam-ling (writer); Kenneth Ma, Niki Chow, Benjamin Yuen, Mandy Wong, Brian Tse, Jerry Ku, Harriet Yeung, 6-Wing | "四方" (Four Sides) by Hoffman Cheng "心暖" (Heart Warm) by Kenneth Ma, Niki Chow "乾杯" (Cheers) by Hoffman Cheng, Ronald Law, Yao Bin |
21 | Period drama, Romantic comedy | [14] |
Third line-up
[edit]These dramas air in Hong Kong from 9:30pm to 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday on Jade.
- Background shading indicates dramas not produced by TVB.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2015) 28 Dec– 17 Jan |
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 無心法師 |
20 | Karen Tsai (producer); Lin Yufen, Gao Linpao (directors); Elvis Han, Gina Jin, Sebrina Chen, Zhang Ruoyun, Mike, Ian Wang | "記住忘記我" (Remember To Forget Me) by Alfred Hui |
22 | Period drama, Fantasy | [15] |
| 18 Jan– 6 Feb |
Speed of Life 鐵馬戰車 |
20 | Andy Chan (producer); Shek Hoi-ting, Tsui Dat-chor, Cheng Sing-mo (writers); Kenny Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Natalie Tong, Sisley Choi, Pat Poon, Carlo Ng, Rachel Kan, Raymond Cho, Pierre Ngo, Jack Wu, KK Cheung | "同步" (Same Pace) by Justin Lo |
27 | Police procedural | |
| 09 Feb– 28 Feb |
K9 Cop 警犬巴打 |
20 | Wong Wai-sing (producer); Chan Kam-ling (writer); Bosco Wong, Linda Chung, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Tracy Chu, Oscar Leung, Angel Chiang, Rebecca Chan, Jerry Ku, Kayi Cheung | "你懂我" (You Understand Me) by Linda Chung "聽海" (Listen to the Sea) by Vivian Koo |
26 | Police comedy | |
| 29 Feb– 20 Mar |
Fashion War 潮流教主 |
20 | Dave Fong (producer); Wong Wai-keung (writer); Moses Chan, Him Law, Sisley Choi, Ali Lee, Roxanne Tong, Joel Chan, Vivien Yeo, Koni Lui, Jeannie Chan, Hanjin Tan, Leanne Li | "潮流" (Trend) by Damon Chui | 24 | Drama | |
| 21 Mar– 10 Apr |
Over Run Over EU超時任務 |
22 | Lam Chi-wah (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Vincent Wong, Tracy Chu, Benjamin Yuen, Zoie Tam, Moon Lau, Pal Sinn, Christine Kuo, Rebecca Zhu | "最真心一對" (True Lovers) by Stephanie Ho |
25 | Sci-fi, Thriller | |
| 11 Apr– 15 May |
Blue Veins 殭 |
33 | Joe Chan (producer); Yip Tin-shing, Lo Mei-wan Chan Po-yin (writers); Kevin Cheng, Kay Tse, Grace Chan, Wong You-nam, Anjaylia Chan, 6-Wing, Winki Lai, Joel Chan, Eddie Kwan, Dickson Yu | "諸神混亂" (Immortal Chaos) by Kay Tse "天地不容" (Intolerance) by Hubert Wu "The Only One" by Stephanie Ho |
22 | Fantasy | [20] |
| 16 May– 26 June |
Nirvana in Fire 瑯琊榜 |
47 | Hou Hongliang (producer); Kong Sheng, Li Xue (directors); Hai Yan (writer); Hu Ge, Wang Kai, Liu Tao, Victor Huang, Chen Long, Leo Wu | "問天" (God Knows) by Alfred Hui "可以背負更多" (Suffering) by Jinny Ng |
18 | Historical period political drama, Wuxia | [21] |
| 27 June– 31 Jul |
House of Spirits 一屋老友記 |
31 | Dave Fong (producer); Ma Chun-wing (writer); Bobby Au-yeung, Nancy Wu, Joyce Tang, Jonathan Cheung, Koni Lui, Bob Cheung, Bowie Wu, Helena Law, Lau Kong | "愛的溫暖" (The Warmth of Love) by Edwin Siu |
27 | Comedy, Supernatural, Family | [22] |
| 1 Aug– 28 Aug |
A Fist Within Four Walls 城寨英雄 |
28 | Jazz Boon (producer); Yip Tin-shing, Steffie Lai (writers); Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu, Benjamin Yuen, Carlo Ng, Philip Ng, Yuen Qiu, Lam Tsz-sin, Grace Wong, Moon Lau | "圍城" (Siege) by Ruco Chan "從未知道你最好" (Never Know You Are the Best) by Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu |
27 | Period drama, Martial arts, Action | |
| 29 Aug– 18 Sep |
Inspector Gourmet 為食神探 |
20 | Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Siu-tung (writer); Kenneth Ma, Louis Yuen, Priscilla Wong, Eliza Sam, Oscar Leung, Jacqueline Wong, Elvina Kong, Eric Li, Joe Junior | "誘心人" (Enticing) by Jinny Ng "我記不起" (I Can't Remember) by Linda Chung |
22 | Detective comedy | |
| 19 Sep– 16 Oct |
Law & Disorder 律政強人 |
28 | Marco Law (producer); Wong Wai-keung (writer); Alex Fong Chung-shun, Liu Kai-chi, Ali Lee, Mandy Wong, Raymond Cho, Florence Kwok, Matthew Ho, Chung King-fai, Griselda Yeung, Ram Chiang | "公義的抉擇" (Choice of Justice) by Hubert Wu "Can You See" by Kayee Tam |
23 | Legal drama | |
| 17 Oct– 18 Nov |
My Lover From the Planet Meow 來自喵喵星的妳 |
32 | Steven Tsui (producer); Lam Siu-chi, Yung Sin-ying (writers); Moses Chan, Kristal Tin, Nancy Wu, Eddie Kwan, Vivien Yeo, Ram Chiang, Pierre Ngo | "喵喵" (Meow Meow) by Alvin Ng, Auston Lam, Penny Chan (feat. C-Kwan, Moses Chan) "得寵" (Pamper) by Kristal Tin, Nancy Wu |
21 | Romantic comedy | |
| 20 Nov– 17 Dec |
Dead Wrong 致命復活 |
28 | Lam Chi-wah (producer); Ng Siu-tung (writer); Roger Kwok, Joey Meng, Kenny Wong, Vincent Wong, Rebecca Zhu, Stephanie Ho, Zoie Tam, KK Cheung | "不可告人" (Cannot Be Told) by Vincent Wong "愛需要勇氣" (Love Takes Courage) by Stephanie Ho |
22 | Drama, Suspense | |
| 19 Dec– 14 Jan (to 2017) |
No Reserve 巾幗梟雄之諜血長天 |
26 | Lee Tim-sing (producer); Ip Kwong-yam (writer); Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, Edwin Siu, Sire Ma, Yoyo Chen, Susan Tse, Lee Shing-cheong, Lau Kong, Helena Law, Cecilia Fong, Eric Li, King Kong Lee | "孤嶺花" (Solitary Flower) by Kay Tse |
20 | Period drama, Thriller |
Weekend dramas
[edit]These dramas air in Hong Kong every Saturday or Sunday night from 8:00pm to 9:00pm on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr– 21 May |
ICAC Investigators 2016 廉政行動2016 |
5 | Catherine Tsang, Raymond Ng, Anita Law (producers); Herman Yau (director); Kenneth Ma, Natalie Tong, Ruco Chan, Lai Lok-yi, Kevin Tong, Arnold Kwok, Karmen Kwok, Kelly Fu, Daniel Chau Wilson Yun | "ICAC Investigators Theme" | 17.4 | Police procedural | [29] |
myTV SUPER original programs
[edit]The following are original programs distributed by myTV SUPER, a video on demand streaming media service developed and operated by TVB. The service also offers exclusive distribution of non-TVB programs in Hong Kong.
Drama
[edit]| English title (Traditional Chinese title) |
Genre | Language | Eps. | Premiere | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Come with Me 性在有情 |
Romantic comedy | Cantonese | 20 | 4 June 2016 | TVB | 5 episodes released every Saturday | |
| The Hiddens 隱世者們 |
Crime, Action-thriller | Cantonese | 20 | 22 September 2016 | Gary Tang Productions | ||
| No Reserve 巾幗梟雄之諜血長天 |
Period drama, Thriller | Cantonese | 30 | 1 October 2016 | TVB | 4 episodes released every Saturday; 5 episodes released on first and last Saturday |
Film
[edit]| English title (Traditional Chinese title) |
Genre | Language | Studio | Release | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Time of Love II 愛情來的時候2 |
Romance | Cantonese | TVB | Part 1: 28 May 2016 Part 2: 4 June 2016 |
Notes
[edit]- Rogue Emperor 流氓皇帝; Copyright notice: 2015.
References
[edit]- ^ "TVB 2016 Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ "Come Home Love 2" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "Come Home Love: Dinner at 8" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "The Executioner". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Love as a Predatory Affair". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ^ "Short End of the Stick". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "The Last Healer In Forbidden City". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Presumed Accidents". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Between Love & Desire" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Daddy Dearest" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Brother's Keeper II" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Two Steps from Heaven" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Rogue Emperor" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ^ "Speed of Life" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "K9 Cop" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ^ "Fashion War" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Over Run Over" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Blue Veins" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Nirvana in Fire" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ "House of Spirits" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ "A Fist Within Four Walls" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Inspector Gourmet" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Law dis-Order" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "My Lover From the Planet Meow" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Dead Wrong" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "No Reserve" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "ICAC Investigators 2016". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 26 April 2016.
External links
[edit]- TVB.com Official Website (in Chinese)