Series synopsis
The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, also known as 天龍八部 is a drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on July 28, 1997. It ended on September 26, 1997. It was created by Lee Tim-Sing. It stars Felix Wong Yat-Wah, Benny Chan Ho-Man, Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung.
The story deals with several separate yet intertwining story lines, revolving around the protagonists Kiu Fung, Duen Yu and Hui Juk.
Premise
The story deals with several separate yet intertwining story lines, revolving around the protagonists Kiu Fung, Duen Yu and Hui Juk.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Felix Wong Yat-Wah as 乔峰/萧峰 Kiu Fung / Siu Fung
- Benny Chan Ho-Man as 段誉 Duen Yu
- Louis Fan Siu-Wong as 虚竹 Hui-juk
- Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung as 王语嫣 Wong Yu-yin
- Cheung Kwok-Keung as 慕容复 Muk-yung Fuk
- Bonnie Chiu Hok-Yee as 木婉清 Muk Yuen-ching
- He Meitian as 钟灵 Chung Ling
- Rain Lau Yuk-Chui as 阿紫 Ah-tsi
Supporting cast
- Jay Lau Kam-Ling as 阿朱 Ah-chu
- Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun as 鸠摩智 Kau Mo-chit
- Sidney Yim as 康敏 Hong Mun
- Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching as 游坦之 Yau Tan-chi
- Pat Poon as 段正淳 Duen Ching-sun
- Lisa Lui Yau-Wai as 刀白凤 Do Bak-fung
- Danny Lau Dan as 马大元 Ma Dai-yuan
- Michelle Fung as 秦红棉 Chun Hung-min
- Ma Ching-Yee as 阮星竹 Yuen Sing-chuk
- Li Hung-Kit as 段延庆 Duen Yin-hing
- Chan On-ying as 天山童姥 Tin-san Tung-lo
- Chiu Sek-Man as 丁春秋 Ting Chun-chow
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 45 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 45 | July 28, 1997 | September 26, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Vice-master of Beggars Sect MA TAI YUEN and the Elder CHAN lurk HAK LIN TIT SHU, who is the Commander-in-chief of Xixia. However they are trounced by SHU's subordinates – LI YIN CHUNG and “The Four Villains". Luckily the Master of Beggars Sect KIU FUNG arrives and saves them. FUNG and the Elder CHAN are hurt and they go to YUEN's house to rest. YUEN's wife HONG MAN is a charming lady who is proud of her beauty. She takes good care of FUNG as she admires him. However FUNG is not impressed by her charm. She feels humiliated. On the other hand, the Ex-master of Beggars Sect had left a secret letter to YUEN before he died. MAN has secretly taken a look at it and knows that it is related to FUNG's real identity. Being flooded with hatred, MAN wants to use the letter to ruin FUNG's fame. |
July 28, 1997 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 MAN seduced the Elder PAK SAI KAN to help her frame FUNG. As many fighters have recently been killed with their unique stances, MU YUNG of Gusu is the prime suspect. FUNG leads his henchmen to investigate the case. The Lord of Dali TUEN CHING SHUN urges his son YU to learn martial arts. Being influenced by Buddhism, YU runs away from home. YU goes to Muliang where the Masters of the two branches compete to be the Master. He gets involved in the duel and is nearly killed. Luckily a young girl CHUNG LING saves him. However IU is a trouble-maker and at last he is caught by SI HUNG YUEN, who is the Master of Xin Lung Sect. YU is forced to eat some poison so that he will go to LING's hoe to get an antidote for YUEN. YU falls down a cliff and in the abyss, he finds a scroll of martial arts. |
July 29, 1997 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 He arrives at LING's house and informs LING's mother. LING's mother asks her friend MUK YUEN CHING to lend YU the horse so as he can seek help from SHUN. On the way to Dali, YU finds that some enemies have arrived and they plan to lurk CHING. He returns to inform CHING but CHING is unfriendly to him and she wears a veil on her face. They deceive YUEN by impersonating the Royal Massagers but their trick is discovered. CHING is hurt. YU cures her and she cannot help admiring him. Later NGOR, one of “The Four Villains”, comes and he wants to remove CHING's veil. Knowing that she will be subdued by NGOR, she lets YU have the first glance of her face and urges YU to marry her. NGOR forces YU to be his student but YU refuses. NGOR takes CHING away and orders YU to meet him within three days or he will kill CHING. YU has no choice. He studies “Wavy Steps" and “Blackhole Stance". |
July 30, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 28, 1997 |
| Last aired | September 26, 1997 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |