Catch Me Now
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Catch Me Now is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008.
A sum of drug money triggers a battle of wits between Kong Yeung (Joe Ma) and Ko Chit (Damian Lau
), a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chit, who is the mastermind behind a series of robberies. However, Chit only steals to help the poor. Despite all efforts, Yeung lacks sufficient evidence to support allegations against Chit. Nevertheless Yeung keeps a close eye on Chit and believes in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Yeung's devotion to his work sours his relationship with his wife Hong Mei-Lei (Fala Chen
). Fortunately, Lei is given support and encouragement by her best friend Bao Yung-Yung (Idy Chan
). Chit is deeply attracted to Yung's kind-hearted personality. He even risks exposing his secret identity to save her life. There is a choice between love and ideal...
which became available online at TVB.com five minutes after the original airing date and time of the last episode .
Synopsis
- Robs the rich and gives the poor, he's more than just a thief
- Fights against injustice and crime, he's more than just a cop
A sum of drug money triggers a battle of wits between Kong Yeung (Joe Ma) and Ko Chit (Damian Lau
Damian Lau
Damian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:...
), a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chit, who is the mastermind behind a series of robberies. However, Chit only steals to help the poor. Despite all efforts, Yeung lacks sufficient evidence to support allegations against Chit. Nevertheless Yeung keeps a close eye on Chit and believes in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Yeung's devotion to his work sours his relationship with his wife Hong Mei-Lei (Fala Chen
Fala Chen
Fala Chen is a Chinese-American beauty pageant titleholder. Chen has held the titles of Miss Asian America 2002 and Miss NY Chinese 2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA 2003 and Miss Chinese International 2005.-Education:Chen was born in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, in 1982...
). Fortunately, Lei is given support and encouragement by her best friend Bao Yung-Yung (Idy Chan
Idy Chan
Idy Chan Yuk Lin is a popular Hong Kong TV actress, especially during the 1980s.-Career:She joined showbiz when she was 17 in 1977. She is most famous for her portrayal of three of the characters from The Condor Trilogy; her heavenly role of Xiaolongnü along with Andy Lau as Yang Guo in the 1983...
). Chit is deeply attracted to Yung's kind-hearted personality. He even risks exposing his secret identity to save her life. There is a choice between love and ideal...
Cast
！| Cast | Role | Description |
| Damian Lau Damian Lau Damian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:... |
Ko Chit (Jack哥) 高哲 |
Restaurant Owner Modern-day Robin Hood group leader. Bao Yung-Yung's boyfriend. Kong Yeung's friend. |
| Joe Ma | Kong Yeung 江揚 (江Sir) |
C.I.D. Leader Hong Mei-Lei's husband. Ko Chit's friend. |
| Idy Chan Idy Chan Idy Chan Yuk Lin is a popular Hong Kong TV actress, especially during the 1980s.-Career:She joined showbiz when she was 17 in 1977. She is most famous for her portrayal of three of the characters from The Condor Trilogy; her heavenly role of Xiaolongnü along with Andy Lau as Yang Guo in the 1983... |
Bao Yung-Yung 包蓉蓉 (蓉蓉) |
Banker Ko Chit's girlfriend. Hong Mei-Lei's friend. |
| Fala Chen Fala Chen Fala Chen is a Chinese-American beauty pageant titleholder. Chen has held the titles of Miss Asian America 2002 and Miss NY Chinese 2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA 2003 and Miss Chinese International 2005.-Education:Chen was born in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, in 1982... |
Hong Mei-Lei (Minnie) 康美莉 |
Banker Kong Yeung's wife. Bao Yung-Yung's friend. |
| Johnson Lee Johnson Lee -TV series:-Film:-External links:** at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase... |
Tam Bun (BT - Ben Tam) 譚彬 |
Computer Technician (Hacker) Modern-day Robin Hood group member. Ko Chit's cousin. Wang Ming-Chuen's ex-boyfriend. Kong Kiu's boyfriend. Died in episode 19. |
| Koni Lui Koni Lui Koni Lui also known as Koni Lui Wai Yee is a model and 2nd runner up at the Miss Hong Kong 2006 pageant. She represented Hong Kong at Miss International 2006 in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. She received 2 awards, Most Beautiful Smile and the Miss Friendship award... |
Wang Ming-Chuen (Long Leg Crab) 汪明翔 |
TV Actress Modern-day Robin Hood group member.(Shooter) Tam Bun's ex-girlfriend. |
| Eric Li Eric Li (actor) -TV series:-References:... (李天翔) |
Che Hei-Sin (Hao Lo) 車喜善 |
Taxi Driver (Mad Driver) Modern-day Robin Hood group member. |
| Wilson Tsui (艾威) | Kwan Yan (Keyman) 關仁 |
Modern-day Robin Hood group member. (Locksmith) |
| Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love... |
Kong Kiu 江翹 (啊翹) |
Security Guard Kong Yeung's younger sister. Tam Bun's girlfriend. |
| Aimee Chan Aimee Chan Aimee Chan or Aimee Chan Yan Mei , born on 1 April 1981 in Toronto. She was Miss Hong Kong 2006.-Biography:Aimee was born in Toronto, Canada. Her parents were born in Hong Kong. She began her modeling career at the age of 16. She attended Woodbridge College Secondary School in Woodbridge, Ontario... |
Shum On-Na (NaNa) 沈安娜 |
C.I.D. Member Yau Dai-Hoi's girlfriend. |
| Dickson Lee (李家聲) | Yau Dai-Hoi 游大海 (啊海) |
C.I.D. Shum On-Na's boyfriend. |
| Evergreen Mak Evergreen Mak Evergreen Mak Cheung-ching , better known as Makbau , is a Hong Kong TVB actor. He is lauded and best-known for his villainous portrayal of the main antagonist, Leung Fei Fan , in No Regrets, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor award for.-Films:-Television dramas:-Awards:* 2010: TVB 43rd... |
Chiu Kwan-Ho 趙君豪 |
Greedy Tycoon. Villain. |
Alternate ending
According to the producer, they planned out three different endings but the cast argued that the ending in which Ko Chit died would be more memorable . Thus, the original ending has Ko Chit shot by police in gun firing chaos . However, TV audiences wanted a perfect ending, so TVB decided to create an alternate endingAlternate ending
Alternate ending is a term used to describe the ending of a story that was planned or debated but ultimately unused in favor of the actual ending. Generally, alternate endings are considered to have no bearing on the canonical narrative...
which became available online at TVB.com five minutes after the original airing date and time of the last episode .
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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April 21–25, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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April 28 - May 2, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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May 5–9, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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May 12–16, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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Award nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Damian LauDamian LauDamian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:...
- Jack Ko Chit) - "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Johnson LeeJohnson Lee-TV series:-Film:-External links:** at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase...
- Ben Tam Bun) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Sharon ChanSharon ChanSharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love...
- Kong Kiu)
External links
- Official Page Catch Me Now - Official Website