Series synopsis
Justice Bao: The First Year, also known as 包青天再起風雲 is a drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on July 22, 2019. It ended on August 30, 2019. It was created by Wai-kin Chong. It stars Shaun Tam Chun-Yin, Nancy Wu Ting-Yan, Raymond Cho Wing-Lim and Owen Cheung.
During Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng is appointed Kaifeng Prefecture Prefect. Bao Zheng, his trusted aide Gongsun Ce, Guard Zhan Zhao, and the four Constables are determined to crack down on corrupt dealings. Merchant's daughter Yun Qianyu is an eloquent speaker. Under Gongsun Ce's guaidance, she eventually becomes a consel. Ji Niannian, a maid from Gaochang, is an autopsy expert. These two ladies help Kaifeng Seven unravel bewildering cases. However, danger is lurking e ...
Premise
During Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng is appointed Kaifeng Prefecture Prefect. Bao Zheng, his trusted aide Gongsun Ce, Guard Zhan Zhao, and the four Constables are determined to crack down on corrupt dealings. Merchant's daughter Yun Qianyu is an eloquent speaker. Under Gongsun Ce's guaidance, she eventually becomes a consel. Ji Niannian, a maid from Gaochang, is an autopsy expert. These two ladies help Kaifeng Seven unravel bewildering cases. However, danger is lurking everywhere in Kaifeng Prefecture. When it is revealed that the emperor's heritage is questionable, Bao Zheng has to handle the most difficult case yet as he faces the dilemma of revealing the truth or abandoning his conscience for the sake of his country.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shaun Tam Chun-Yin as Bao Zheng
- Nancy Wu Ting-Yan as Yun Qianyu
- Raymond Cho Wing-Lim as Ce Gongsun
- Owen Cheung as Zhan Zhao
- Elaine Yiu as Ji Niannian
- Jonathan Cheung Wing-Hong as Chiu Ching
- Rosanne Lui Shan as Lau Ngo
- May Chan as Hiu Sam Leung
Supporting cast
- Kelly Fu as Tong Hui San
- Yoyo Chen Chi-Yiu as Sui Ling Long
- Jimmy Au Shui-Wai as Tit Fei Yeung
- Darren Wong Yiu-Ying as Zhao Hu
- Lee Shing-Cheong
Guest cast
- Carlo Ng Ka-Lok as Dou Gong / Dou Hoi
- Alice Fung So-Bor as Yuk Gu Lun Chek
- Zoie Tam as Shum Chung
- Harriet Yeung Sze-Man as Yuen Cho Sei
- Bob Cheung Yin-Pok as Song Dung Sing
- Lily Leung Shun-Yin as Sim
- Katy Kung as Chun Heung Lin
- Hugo Wong as Chan Sai Mei / Chan Yee Ngau
- Grace Chan as Fuk Lan
- Jack Wu as Yau Chan Dak
- Roxanne Tong as Pong Gam Zi
- Susan Tse Suet-Sum as Tam Wai Guk
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | July 22, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 22, 2019 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 23, 2019 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 24, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 22, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 30, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |