Series synopsis
Triumph in the Skies, also known as 衝上雲霄 is a drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on October 27, 2003. It ended on September 11, 2013. It was created by Tommy Leung Ga-Shu. It stars Joe Ma Tak-Chung, Sammul Chan, Bosco Wong Chung-Chak and Francis Ng Chun-Yu.
Triumph in the Skies is about the daily lives of the staff, working under Solar Airways (a fictional airline based on Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific). It has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC series LAX. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong viewers, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" featured early on in the series.
Premise
Triumph in the Skies is about the daily lives of the staff, working under Solar Airways (a fictional airline based on Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific). It has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC series LAX. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong viewers, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" featured early on in the series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Ma Tak-Chung as Ling Wun Chi (Vincent)
- Sammul Chan as Man Ho Chung (Donald)
- Bosco Wong Chung-Chak as Tse Ho Yeen (Chris)
- Francis Ng Chun-Yu
- Flora Chan Wai-Shan as Lok Yi San (Isabelle, Belle)
- Myolie Wu Hang-Yee
- Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai
- Julian Cheung Chi-Lam
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 83 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | October 27, 2003 | December 19, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 43 | July 15, 2013 | September 11, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 ISABELLE, who works for Solar Airways as a Ground Service Agent, has posted a notice looking for a doll. BELLE regards this doll as a lucky charm that has helped bring her parents together. She hopes it too will bring her to her Prince Charming in the near future. Senior First Officer SAMUEL has found the doll, and he contacts BELLE under a fake name of ‘MR. Y’. Passenger ZOE is not feeling well, but due to the poor weather conditions, the plane cannot make its landing at the scheduled time. SAM, as one of the pilots on the plane, gives ZOE some words of comfort. SAM has lost the doll but ZOE later gets it by chance. SAM’s mother CAMMY has left SAM and his father PHILIP since many years ago. SAM has always wanted to fly her home so that the whole family can be together again. First Officer VINCENT is a good friend of SAM. His good looks and natural charisma make him a lady-killer…… |
October 27, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Due to some misunderstanding, SAM and BELLE feel that they are cheated by each other, and their relationship has finally broken down. BELLE later meets VINCENT. They get attracted by each other and promptly fall in love. One year later, VINCENT introduces BELLE to SAM. SAM is shocked to see BELLE again while BELLE treats him like a stranger. ZOE can never forget how the airport staff looked after her when she was sick. She is grateful to them all and decides to join the airport team. PHILIP, as the Chief Chef of Solar Airways, needs to develop new dishes. He then goes overseas to get some inspirations, where he meets CAMMY again. The couple, after being separated for so long, realize their true feelings for each other and decide to get back together again. VINCENT has bought BELLE a lot of dolls, in a vain attempt to get her what she wants…… |
October 28, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 PHILIP and CAMMY have not yet told SAM and ISAAC about their true relationship – SAM and ISAAC are not aware that they are actually brothers. The lie began when CAMMY got divorced all those years ago. CAMMY found that she was pregnant just after her separation with PHILIP and she alone had to bring up ISAAC. For the sake of convenience, she has long claimed that ISAAC is her brother while ISAAC has always believed that CAMMY is his elder sister. SAM and ISAAC have different personalities and they do not get on well. SAM and BELLE are invited to feature in the promotional video for Solar Airways. SAM looks a bit embarrassed during the filming. VINCENT has changed a lot since he met BELLE. He is now ready for a serious relationship and he knows for sure that BELLE is the one for him. ZOE introduces herself to SAM and returns the doll to him. ZOE tells him that the doll has brought her good luck, so SAM decides to let her keep it…… |
October 29, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 KO CHI-WANG, ROY, now a First Officer, has joined Skylette Airlines and is partnering his bosom buddy TONG YIK-FUNG, ISSAC for a long-haul flight to London. ROY runs into his one-time colleague CHING YAT-TUNG,TONY in his new company, who then introduces him to MATTHEW, another captain serving at Skylette. While chit-chatting with his workmates, ROY learns that it is Captain KOO HA-YEUNG, JAYDEN, more commonly known as COOL MORT, whom he will be working along with on the forthcoming flight. ROY tries to phone JAYDEN who fails to arrive for duty on time, which offends the captain and subsequently causes himself much trouble at work. Before the aircraft takes off, Flight Purser LING CHEUK-CHI, COCO discovers the fashion model KATE and the business tycoon LI in the business-class cabin. Having peeked at the note that JAYDEN left for KATE earlier, COCO comes to realize that KATE has become JAYDEN’s newest target…… |
July 15, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After ZOE’s birthday party, SAM and ISSAC go to have a pint at a pub, during which they share about how they are getting on in recent years. Having heard what SAM says about his life in London, ISSAC hints that it is time for him to come back. SAM returns home and goes through the old photos of himself as a pilot. While thinking of his wife ZOE in her dying days, he hears somebody sneaking around the house all of a sudden. Quickly he runs out to have a look, and is shocked to see HOLIDAY who has nipped back home to get her stuff. HOLIDAY is so broke that she has to sell her ex-boyfriend’s leather jacket in exchange for money. Coincidentally, the leather jacket is bought by JAYDEN who has only just arrived in Paris. In the middle of the flight, COCO reveals to JAYDEN that KATE is flying on the same plane with them. KATE asks to have a word with JAYDEN, but is rejected…… |
July 16, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 JAYDEN catches Editor PANSY taking surreptitious photos of him, and the girl wishes him good luck in his forthcoming aerobatic performance with Airbus A330 over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor. The event is of great concern to KING KA-CHUN,ADRIAN, General Manager of Skylette Airlines, as he is trying to establish JAYDEN as the star pilot of the corporation. CHUN reveals to TUNG that he is also planning on inviting SAM, the first Chinese captain in history, to join Skylette. ISSAC would like to take part in JAYDEN’s aerobatic performance as his assistant, so JAYDEN decides to let him have a simulated test. COCO asks PUI and ROY why they have to compete with ISSAC. ROY, on the other hand, is also clueless why COCO is so eager to stand up for ISSAC while showing no regard at all for PUI’s feelings. ISSAC is in a bad mood and decides to give SAM a call to share his thoughts…… |
July 17, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 27, 2003 |
| Last aired | September 11, 2013 |
| Status | Ended |