The Gentle Crackdown II
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The Gentle Crackdown II is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in January 2008.
The series is an indirect sequel to 2005's The Gentle Crackdown
(秀才遇著兵). The main cast features Wayne Lai
from the original series and new cast including Steven Ma
, Yumiko Cheng
, and Ha Yu
. The dynasty this costume sequel is in the Ming Dynasty.
) for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. To keep himself from any possible trouble, Sheung has been avoiding Mui intentionally.
For the benefit of his son's future, Sheung's father Tse Chong-Tin (Ha Yu
) has not only invited the intelligent Tai Tsung-Man (Wayne Lai
) to be Sheung's assistant, but also found him four special bodyguards playfully named Chuk (Congee), Fun (Rice Noodle), Mein (Wheat Noodle), and Fan (Rice). (The names are foods that are the main staple foods of China.) Despite the best arrangements for Sheung, he still gets framed by the corrupted officials from Changsha and is in danger of facing the most torturing punishment. Luckily, Mui and Man manage to save him in the nick of time with a jade bowl bestowed by the former emperor. To everyone's surprise, the jade bowl turns out a fake, but with Man's wit and courage, Sheung is finally saved from danger. Mui has been through a lot together with Sheung and is starting to fall in love with him. Sheung, on the other hand, has no feelings for Mui and decides to turn to Man for tips as to how to break away from her. Mysteriously, Sheung starts being pursued by a hitman soon afterwards.
The series is an indirect sequel to 2005's The Gentle Crackdown
The Gentle Crackdown
The Gentle Crackdown is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in May 2005.An indirect sequel, The Gentle Crackdown II was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with only Wayne Lai, alongside Steven Ma, Yumiko Cheng, and Ha Yu.-Cast:-External links:* The Gentle Crackdown - Official Website *...
(秀才遇著兵). The main cast features 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...
from the original series and new cast including Steven Ma
Steven Ma
Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
, Yumiko Cheng
Yumiko Cheng
Yumiko Cheng is a Hong Kong-based Cantopop singer. Cheng was given the Japanese nickname "Yumiko" by her friends in secondary school, and upon signing with EEG, adopted it as her official stagename.-Career:...
, and Ha Yu
Ha Yu
Ha Yu is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network TVB.-Biography:Born in Guangzhou in 1946, Ha Yu went to Hong Kong in 1962 where he studied there becoming a temporary actor whilst being a student. Later he went to Rediffusion, now ATV, as a key male actor changing his name to Ha Yu...
. The dynasty this costume sequel is in the Ming Dynasty.
Synopsis
Having lost her father at an early age, farm security guard Chan Sai-Mui (Yumiko Cheng) grew to be an outspoken and determined woman who would do her utmost to protect her home village. It is her sincerity that has won her respect from all villagers of the Leung Choi County. Sometimes she would get too enthusiastic and impulsive that she could bring about a lot of misunderstandings. Amusingly, she has mistaken the newly appointed agricultural magistrate Tse Wong-Sheung (literal meaning "Thank you, Emperor") (Steven MaSteven Ma
Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
) for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. To keep himself from any possible trouble, Sheung has been avoiding Mui intentionally.
For the benefit of his son's future, Sheung's father Tse Chong-Tin (Ha Yu
Ha Yu
Ha Yu is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network TVB.-Biography:Born in Guangzhou in 1946, Ha Yu went to Hong Kong in 1962 where he studied there becoming a temporary actor whilst being a student. Later he went to Rediffusion, now ATV, as a key male actor changing his name to Ha Yu...
) has not only invited the intelligent Tai Tsung-Man (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...
) to be Sheung's assistant, but also found him four special bodyguards playfully named Chuk (Congee), Fun (Rice Noodle), Mein (Wheat Noodle), and Fan (Rice). (The names are foods that are the main staple foods of China.) Despite the best arrangements for Sheung, he still gets framed by the corrupted officials from Changsha and is in danger of facing the most torturing punishment. Luckily, Mui and Man manage to save him in the nick of time with a jade bowl bestowed by the former emperor. To everyone's surprise, the jade bowl turns out a fake, but with Man's wit and courage, Sheung is finally saved from danger. Mui has been through a lot together with Sheung and is starting to fall in love with him. Sheung, on the other hand, has no feelings for Mui and decides to turn to Man for tips as to how to break away from her. Mysteriously, Sheung starts being pursued by a hitman soon afterwards.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Steven Ma Steven Ma Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December... |
Tse Wong-Sheung 謝皇上 |
aka Tse Tung Lui Agriculture Magistrate (previous) County Magistrate Chan Sai-Mui's lover. |
| Ha Yu Ha Yu Ha Yu is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network TVB.-Biography:Born in Guangzhou in 1946, Ha Yu went to Hong Kong in 1962 where he studied there becoming a temporary actor whilst being a student. Later he went to Rediffusion, now ATV, as a key male actor changing his name to Ha Yu... |
Tse Chong-Tin 謝蒼天 |
Rice Shop Owner Yau Yuk-Lan's husband. Tse Wong-Sheung's father. Saved the Emperor's life. |
| Law Koon Lan (羅冠蘭) | Yau Yuk-Lan 游玉蘭 |
Tse Chong-Tin's wife. Tse Wong-Sheung's mother. |
| 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... |
Dai Tsung-Man 戴從文 Dai Tsung-Mo 戴從武 |
Tse Wong-Sheung's assistant. Inspector General of Eight Prefecture and unfilial son when Dai Tsung-Man |
| Yumiko Cheng Yumiko Cheng Yumiko Cheng is a Hong Kong-based Cantopop singer. Cheng was given the Japanese nickname "Yumiko" by her friends in secondary school, and upon signing with EEG, adopted it as her official stagename.-Career:... |
Chan Sai-Mui 陳細妹 |
Constable Constable A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:... Tse Wong-Sheung's lover. |
| Lee Shing-Cheung Lee Shing-Cheung Henry Lee Shing-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Acting:Lee graduated from the 8th TVB Training Class in August 1979. He landed his first role in Hong Kong '81, one of TVB's long-running series, and was most notable for enacting Michael in Looking Back In Anger, one of TVB's most popular dramas to... |
Mak Sui 麥帥 |
Head Constable |
| Johnson Lee Johnson Lee -TV series:-Film:-External links:** at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase... (李思捷) |
Chuk Ching-Tung (Congee Congee Congee is a type of rice porridge popular in many Asian countries. It can be eaten alone or served with a side dish. Names for congee are as varied as the style of its preparation... ) 祝清庭 (粥) |
Constable Tong Shui's lover. |
| Dai Yiu Ming (戴耀明) | Ho Fun (Rice Noodle) 何粉 (粉) |
Constable |
| Li Kai Kit (李啟傑) | Yee Mein (Wheat Noodle) 伊麵 (麵) |
Constable |
| Ng Man Seng (伍文生) | Fan Yat (Rice Rice Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies... ) 范一 (飯) |
Constable |
| Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Tse-ling is a Hong Kong television actress and presenter.-Career:Yiu entered the entertainment industry after winning the TVB8 Presentator Contest in 2002, subsequently signing a management and filming contract with TVB. From 2002 to 2004, Yiu hosted Mandarin-language television... |
Tong Shui 唐水 |
Song Girl Chuk Ching-Tung's lover |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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January 21 - January 25, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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January 28 - February 1, 2008 | 5 — 10 | |
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February 4 - February 8, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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February 11 - February 15, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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Awards and 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 Actor in a Supporting Role" (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...
- Dai Tsung-Man)
External links
- TVB.com The Gentle Crackdown II - Official Website