Series synopsis
The Greatness of a Hero, also known as 盛世仁傑 is a drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on April 1, 2009. It ended on April 28, 2009. It stars Sonija Kwok Sin-Nae, Matthew Ko, Leila Tong and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
The Greatness of a Hero is a Hong Kong television historical drama serial produced by TVB under executive producer Leung Choi-yuen. It first aired on Malaysia's Astro On Demand from 9 February to 6 March 2009 and on several TVB overseas cable channels in 2010. Starting 2 April 2012, The Greatness of a Hero will air on Hong Kong's free-to-air channels Jade and HD Jade.
Premise
The Greatness of a Hero is a Hong Kong television historical drama serial produced by TVB under executive producer Leung Choi-yuen. It first aired on Malaysia's Astro On Demand from 9 February to 6 March 2009 and on several TVB overseas cable channels in 2010. Starting 2 April 2012, The Greatness of a Hero will air on Hong Kong's free-to-air channels Jade and HD Jade.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sonija Kwok Sin-Nae
- Matthew Ko
- Leila Tong
- Kent Cheng Jak-Si
- Claire Yiu
- Sunny Chan Kam-Hung
- Raymond Cho Wing-Lim
- Kwan Ching as 善因大师
Supporting cast
- Felton Law Gwan-Joh as 吉
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
- Bernice Liu Bik-Yee
- Rebecca Chan
- Lee Heung-Kam
- Queenie Chu Wai-Man
- Lee Tin-Cheung
- Lily Lai-Lai Liu
- Cheung Kwok-Hung
- Lau Kong
- Lam King-Kong
- Law Lok-Lam
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | April 1, 2009 | April 28, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the 1st year of Zhengsheng, Empress of The Da Zhou Dynasty MO TSAK TIN has invited the celebrated chancellors TIK YAN KIT for flower appreciation in the Imperial Garden. TIN told KIT that she dreamed of herself picking a pear and dividing it by two. Her nephew Prince NGAI – MO SHING CHI said this was bad while KIT’s youngest son KING-FAI thought the underneath meaning was reunion. TIN then wanted to allow her exiled son Prince LO LING – LEE HIN coming back to the Capital. HIN’s wife Lady TSUN was not feeling good during the banquet. KIT examined her pulse condition and looked different. The Royal Doctor SUEN diagnosed that TSUN was pregnant for 4 months, which was exulted TIN. However, Lady TSUN was found drown and death in the pond. KIT thought she was murdered and indicated some doubtful points. TIN has appointed KIT and CHI’s eldest son TING-MING for investigation.… ... |
April 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 CHI and MING went to the palace of Lady CHOR and said she was the murderer who killed TSUN. CHOR denied. MING hit CHOR into coma and wanted to set up a trap of hanging. Luckily KIT and LUEN arrived. KIT and his team then headed to the palace of Prince NGAI for MING. Princess has stopped them by showing them the Royal Embroidery. Meanwhile the Scholar SHEUNG-KOON YUEN-YEE has brought the team there. MING then confessed and revealed the details of murdering TSUN. CHI pleaded TIN to mitigate MING’s crime exiling him. KIT has objected and TIN then sentenced MING to death. CHI has detested MING and swore to kill him to revenge for MING. As KIT has disrespected the Royal Embroidery, he was demoted to Officer of Luozhou. KIT intended to restructure the casinos and prostitutes’ houses in Luozhou. LUEN was teased by the junior owner SUNG TING-YUK when she was investigating the casino.… ... |
April 2, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Great Madam TIK and YUK used requiting God as an excuse to introduce a man to LUEN. LUEN thought that it was YUK to be introduced. She satirized him but was then teased by him. YUK took her jade. The dating was ruined. LUEN was not allowed to go out anymore. KIT was also embroiled to kneel on the ground. Later on, KIT asked his eldest son KWONG-YUEN to take an exam for military officer being trained by LUEN. CHOR prayed for the sick abed HIN. TIN was soft-hearted and let HIN back to the Capital. CHOR was glad. Having learnt the release of HIN, CHI planned to kill him. TAK volunteered to take care of it. On the other hand, YUK prepared to take the exam of military officer but NGO objected. The mother and son then came with an agreement. If YUK failed the exam, he should take care of NGO’s businesses. Otherwise, NGO would retire. Having seen the beloved YEE in the examination court, YUK passed the exam.… ... |
April 3, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 1, 2009 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2009 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |