Forensic Heroes (franchise)
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Forensic Heroes is a series of Hong Kong
TVB
police procedural television dramas written by Choi Ting-ting (I–III), Chan Ching-yee (I–II), Leung Man-wah (III) and produced by Mui Siu-ching. The series 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. Currently, two serials and one reboot installment are produced.
The series is said to be a contemporary version of the successful historical-fiction series Witness to a Prosecution
(1999–2002), a drama that documents the life of Chinese forensic medical expert Song Ci
. Forensic Heroes is also said to be loosely influenced by the ongoing American television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
. However, unlike CSI, which uses significantly darker and bleaker lighting throughout its episodes, Forensic Heroes is presented in a brighter, more clinical atmosphere.
The series first installment, Forensic Heroes
, originally ran for 25 episodes on TVB Jade
from 13 June to 16 July 2006. The drama met critical acclaim and became a popular hit, with the episode finale peaking to 43 points with over 2.7 million viewers. Two years later, TVB released the subsequent sequel, Forensic Heroes II
, running for 30 episodes from 19 May to 28 June 2008. Though the sequel proved successful, ratings did not break 40 points. A reboot of the original series, Forensic Heroes III
premiered Monday night on 10 October 2011.
Police Headquarters. Working under the hot urban environments of Hong Kong
, the investigators use scientific evidence obtained from the forensic scientists to solve crimes. The series first two installments stars Tim Sir (Bobby Au-yeung
), a senior forensic chemist, and his best friend Sam Koo (Frankie Lam
), a forensic pathologist and a popular detective fiction
novelist. The two work closely with Senior Inspector Nicole Leung (Yoyo Mung
) and Sergeant Shum Hung (Raymond Cho) of the Criminal Investigation Division
. In the sequel, two new characters, Senior Inspector Bell Ma (Charmaine Sheh
) and ex-EODB officer Ivan Yeung (Kevin Cheng
) are added to the cast.
Though the third installment also follows a similar outline, the serial features a completely new cast.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
police procedural television dramas written by Choi Ting-ting (I–III), Chan Ching-yee (I–II), Leung Man-wah (III) and produced by Mui Siu-ching. The series follows a group of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
forensic scientists working together with the Hong Kong police to solve murders through physical evidence left over from crime scenes. Currently, two serials and one reboot installment are produced.
The series is said to be a contemporary version of the successful historical-fiction series Witness to a Prosecution
Witness to a Prosecution
Witness to a Prosecution is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 20 December 1999 to 16 January 2000. The drama stars Bobby Au-yeung as the famous historical forensic medical expert...
(1999–2002), a drama that documents the life of Chinese forensic medical expert Song Ci
Song Ci
Song Ci was a forensic medical expert active during the Southern Song Dynasty who wrote a groundbreaking book titled Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified ....
. Forensic Heroes is also said to be loosely influenced by the ongoing American television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
. However, unlike CSI, which uses significantly darker and bleaker lighting throughout its episodes, Forensic Heroes is presented in a brighter, more clinical atmosphere.
The series first installment, Forensic Heroes
Forensic Heroes
Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series....
, originally ran for 25 episodes on TVB Jade
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
from 13 June to 16 July 2006. The drama met critical acclaim and became a popular hit, with the episode finale peaking to 43 points with over 2.7 million viewers. Two years later, TVB released the subsequent sequel, Forensic Heroes II
Forensic Heroes II
Forensic Heroes II is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and the second installment of the Forensic Heroes series....
, running for 30 episodes from 19 May to 28 June 2008. Though the sequel proved successful, ratings did not break 40 points. A reboot of the original series, Forensic Heroes III
Forensic Heroes III
Forensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem...
premiered Monday night on 10 October 2011.
Series outline
The series follows a group of forensic scientists and senior police officers from the West KowloonWest Kowloon
West Kowloon is a part of Kowloon, Hong Kong situated within the Yau Tsim Mong District. It is bounded by Canton Road to the east, Victoria Harbour to the west and the south, and Jordan Road to the north. Further to the north, the area extends to Tai Kok Tsui to the west of the West Kowloon...
Police Headquarters. Working under the hot urban environments of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the investigators use scientific evidence obtained from the forensic scientists to solve crimes. The series first two installments stars Tim Sir (Bobby Au-yeung
Bobby Au-Yeung
Bobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama...
), a senior forensic chemist, and his best friend Sam Koo (Frankie Lam
Frankie Lam
Frankie Lam Man Lung is a Hong Kong actor for TVB. He is married to TVB Actress Kenix Kwok. He started off his career with a singing contest which he won and subsequently, signed a contract with TVB.-TV series:-Films:...
), a forensic pathologist and a popular detective fiction
Detective fiction
Detective fiction is a sub-genre of crime fiction and mystery fiction in which an investigator , either professional or amateur, investigates a crime, often murder.-In ancient literature:...
novelist. The two work closely with Senior Inspector Nicole Leung (Yoyo Mung
Yoyo Mung
Yoyo Mung is a Hong Kong actress working for Television Broadcasts Limited. She is best known for playing Leung Siu-yau in Forensic Heroes I and II.-Filmography:-Television:-External links:*...
) and Sergeant Shum Hung (Raymond Cho) of the Criminal Investigation Division
Criminal Investigation Department
The Crime Investigation Department is the branch of all Territorial police forces within the British Police and many other Commonwealth police forces, to which plain clothes detectives belong. It is thus distinct from the Uniformed Branch and the Special Branch.The Metropolitan Police Service CID,...
. In the sequel, two new characters, Senior Inspector Bell Ma (Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
) and ex-EODB officer Ivan Yeung (Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"...
) are added to the cast.
Though the third installment also follows a similar outline, the serial features a completely new cast.
Installments
- Forensic HeroesForensic HeroesForensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series....
(2006)- The forensics department consists of Timothy Ko (Bobby Au-yeungBobby Au-YeungBobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama...
), Dr. Sam Koo (Frankie LamFrankie LamFrankie Lam Man Lung is a Hong Kong actor for TVB. He is married to TVB Actress Kenix Kwok. He started off his career with a singing contest which he won and subsequently, signed a contract with TVB.-TV series:-Films:...
), Lam Ting-ting (Linda ChungLinda ChungLinda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label...
), Yvonne Mok (Florence KwokFlorence KwokFlorence Kwok Siu-Wan, born 25 August 1970 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong film and voice actress. She entered TVB after participating in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 1992....
), Fred Leung (Fred ChengFred ChengIn 2001, Fred Cheng , entered the TVB New Talent Singing Awards in which he won second place, following in many notable Hong Kong personalities footsteps such as fellow TVB actors Joyce Tang, Cindy Au and Patrick Tang. Soon after becoming noticed from the competition, he was offered a role in the...
), Kelvin Chu (Wai Kar-hung), Jeff Lau (Deno Cheung), Man Choi (Joel ChanJoel Chan (actor)Joel Chan Shan-chung is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his roles as Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II.-Film:...
), Tina Chan (Candy Chiu), and Victor Ma (Leung Kin-ping). - The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Nicole Leung (Yoyo MungYoyo MungYoyo Mung is a Hong Kong actress working for Television Broadcasts Limited. She is best known for playing Leung Siu-yau in Forensic Heroes I and II.-Filmography:-Television:-External links:*...
), Senior Inspector Wong (Au Sui-wai), Sergeant Shum Hung (Raymond Cho), Officer Josie Ling (Vivien YeoVivien YeoVivien Yeo , born 20 July 1984 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is a Malaysian born Chinese actress currently under contract to the TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-Awards:...
), Officer Ho Wing-cheung (Yeung Ying-wai), Officer Terrence Lau (Eddie Li), and Officer Cheng Wai-shing (Oscar Leung).
- The forensics department consists of Timothy Ko (Bobby Au-yeung
- Forensic Heroes IIForensic Heroes IIForensic Heroes II is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and the second installment of the Forensic Heroes series....
(2008)- The forensics department consists of Timothy Ko, Dr. Sam Koo, Lam Ting-ting, Yvonne Mok, Fred Leung, Jeff Lau, Tina Chan, Victor Ma, and with the additions of Ivan Yeung (Kevin ChengKevin ChengKevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"...
) and Man Wong (Jason Chan). - The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Nicole Leung, Senior Inspector Wong, Sergeant Shum Hung, Officer Josie Ling, Officer Terrence Lau, Officer Cheng Wai-shing, and with the additions of Senior Inspector Isabella Ma (Charmaine ShehCharmaine ShehCharmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
) and Officer Wilson Mok (Matthew KoMatthew KoMatthew Ko Kwan-yin is a Hong Kong actor currently working with TVB.At the age of seven, Matthew emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his parents. He returned to Hong Kong in 2004 and worked as a model. In 2005, he became the first ever winner of Hong Kong's Mr. Hong Kong beauty contest and...
).
- The forensics department consists of Timothy Ko, Dr. Sam Koo, Lam Ting-ting, Yvonne Mok, Fred Leung, Jeff Lau, Tina Chan, Victor Ma, and with the additions of Ivan Yeung (Kevin Cheng
- Forensic Heroes IIIForensic Heroes IIIForensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem...
(2011)- The forensics department consists of Jack Po (Wayne LaiWayne LaiWayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles...
), Dr. Mandy Chung (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee), Ken Ho (Edwin SiuEdwin Siu-Discography:*2002: Born to Fly*2002: Edwin*2003: What Do You Want Me to Do *2005: Story -Films:-Television serial dramas:-Internet serial dramas:-Awards:- External links :...
), Angel Chiang (Aimee ChanAimee ChanAimee 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...
), Paul Yau (Ram Chiang), and Sunny Suen (Ronald Law). - The crime unit consists of Chief Inspector Jason Ko (Geoffrey Wong), Senior Inspector Ada Ling (Kate TsuiKate TsuiKate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
), Sergeant Lee Chin-fung (Ron NgRon NgRon Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
), Officer Lam Hong-tsaan (Jim TangJim TangJim Tang Wing Kin is a Hong Kong actor.Jim was a clown entertainer before he became an actor. He graduated from 20th TVB Artist Training Course in 2006 and he made his first appearance in The Price of Greed on TVB in 2006. He had starred in numerous MTVs and played different roles in TVB series...
), Officer Lai Ming-wai (Sammy Shum), Officer Lee Ka-lo (Jess Sum), and Officer Wu Sin-hang (Otto Chan).
- The forensics department consists of Jack Po (Wayne Lai
Forensics Department
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| I Forensic Heroes Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
II Forensic Heroes II Forensic Heroes II is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and the second installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
III Forensic Heroes III Forensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem... |
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| Forensic Laboratory Supervisor / Senior Chemist |
Timothy "Tim Sir" Ko | Bobby Au-yeung Bobby Au-Yeung Bobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama... |
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| Jack "Pro Sir" Po | Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles... |
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| Forensic S.E.O. Supervisor | Yvonne Mok | Florence Kwok Florence Kwok Florence Kwok Siu-Wan, born 25 August 1970 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong film and voice actress. She entered TVB after participating in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 1992.... |
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| Ivan Yeung | Kevin Cheng Kevin Cheng Kevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"... |
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| Paul Yau | Ram Chiang | |||
| Senior Forensic Pathologist Forensic pathology Forensic pathology is a branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a corpse. The autopsy is performed by the pathologist at the request of a coroner or medical examiner usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some... |
Dr. Sam Koo | Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Man Lung is a Hong Kong actor for TVB. He is married to TVB Actress Kenix Kwok. He started off his career with a singing contest which he won and subsequently, signed a contract with TVB.-TV series:-Films:... |
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| Dr. Mandy Chung | Maggie Cheung Ho-yee | |||
| Forensic Technician | Lam Ting-ting | Linda Chung Linda Chung Linda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label... |
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| Leung Siu Gong | Fred Cheng Fred Cheng In 2001, Fred Cheng , entered the TVB New Talent Singing Awards in which he won second place, following in many notable Hong Kong personalities footsteps such as fellow TVB actors Joyce Tang, Cindy Au and Patrick Tang. Soon after becoming noticed from the competition, he was offered a role in the... |
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| Ken Ho | Edwin Siu Edwin Siu -Discography:*2002: Born to Fly*2002: Edwin*2003: What Do You Want Me to Do *2005: Story -Films:-Television serial dramas:-Internet serial dramas:-Awards:- External links :... |
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| Angel Chiang | 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... |
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Serious Crime Unit
| Role | Character | Installment | ||
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| I Forensic Heroes Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
II Forensic Heroes II Forensic Heroes II is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and the second installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
III Forensic Heroes III Forensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem... |
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| Senior Inspector | Nicole Leung | Yoyo Mung Yoyo Mung Yoyo Mung is a Hong Kong actress working for Television Broadcasts Limited. She is best known for playing Leung Siu-yau in Forensic Heroes I and II.-Filmography:-Television:-External links:*... |
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| Isabella "Bell" Ma | Charmaine Sheh Charmaine Sheh Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm... |
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| Ada Ling | Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding... |
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| Sergeant | Shum Hung | Raymond Cho | ||
| Lee Chin-fung (Wind) | Ron Ng Ron Ng Ron Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:... |
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Viewership ratings
| Installment | Episodes | Timeslot | Episode premiere | Episode finale | HK viewers (in millions) |
Average rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Forensic Heroes Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
25 | Monday – Friday 21:30 | 13 June 2006 | 16 July 2006 | 2.15 | 33.6 |
| II Forensic Heroes II Forensic Heroes II is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and the second installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
30 | Monday – Friday 21:30 | 19 May 2008 | 28 June 2008 | 2.06 | 32.2 |
| III Forensic Heroes III Forensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited . The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops and Curse of the Royal Harem... |
30 | Monday – Friday 21:30 | 10 October 2011 | 20 November 2011 | 2.30 | 36 |