The Four () is a 2008 Hong Kong wuxia television series produced by TVB and adapted from the novel Si Da Ming Bu (; The Four Great Constables) by Woon Swee Oan. Set in China during the Song dynasty, it follows four constables – Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood – who work together to solve cases and bring down the corrupt premier.Batgwa.com The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st anniversary.
Cast Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
Main cast Cast Role Description Raymond Lam Heartless (無情) / Shing Ngai-yu (成崖餘) The leader of the four young constables. Adopted by Chukot Ching-ngor, Heartless is Chukot's first student. He specializes in making and using small weapons, such as darts and knives. Although paralysed waist down, Heartless uses a wheel chair that encases many hidden weapons. Heartless' primary role is the brains of the group, gifted with an analytical mind and brilliant deductive skills Kenneth Ma Iron Fist (鐵手) / Tit Yau-ha (鐵游夏) / Fok Yi (霍義) Chukot's second student. Possessing extreme arm strength, Iron Fist specializes in fist work and boxing. He represents the humane face of the constabulary, being raised by a humble but honest blacksmith Sammul Chan Chaser (追命) / Chui Leuk-sheung (崔略商) Chukot's third student and the eldest of the four young constables. With strong and fast legs, Chaser possesses great energy, specializing in leg work. A former petty criminal, he is the most streetsmart and is often assigned to do undercover assignments Ron Ng Cold Blood (冷血) / Lang Ling-hei (冷凌棄) Chukot's fourth student and the youngest of the four young constables. Cold Blood is extremely talented in wielding swords. A former assassin, his life was saved by the Chief Constable, in which Cold Blood agreed to serve for one year as repayment. Raised in the wilderness, Cold Blood possesses keen senses and outdoor skills
Divine Constabulary Cast Role Description Dominic Lam Chukot Ching-ngor諸葛正我 Divine Constabulary LeaderThe four constables' mentor Halina Tam Piu Suet飄雪 Keeper of the Divine Constabulary Martin Yeung Kam Kim (Golden Sword)金劍 Constable Wu Kei-fung Ngan Kim (Silver Sword)銀劍 Constable Chiu Man-tung Pau Tau (Leopard Head)豹頭 Constable Hui Man-kiu Cheung Kwai祥貴 Constable
Blue Sky Sect Cast Role Description Gordon Liu Lam Po-Tian藍破天 ChiefLam Ruo-Fei's father. Dies in Episode 14. Selena Li Lam Ruo-Fei藍若飛 Lam Po-Tian's daughter. Teet Sau's Lover Blinded in Episode 23 by Song Zhi Yin Dai Yiu Ming Sha Fuk傻福 Sect disciple Raymond Tseng Dai Yong大勇 Sect disciple
The Federation Cast Role Description Felix Lok Ling Lok Shi凌落石 Villain to Semi Villain Chief Ling Xiaogu and Ling Xiao-Dao's father. Killed by Ling Siu-kwat in Episode 23 under Choi King's influence and orders but only died in Episode 24 Joel Chan Ling Siu-kwat凌小骨 Villain Ling Lok-Shi's son Ling Siu-Do's older brother Killed Ling Lok Shi in Episode 23 but only died in Episode 24 Cilla Kung Ling Siu-to凌小刀 Ling Luo Shi's daughter. Ling Xiaogu's younger sister. Loves Cold Blood. Has nothing to do with The Federation apart from blood relation.
Royal Court Cast Role Description Henry Yu Emperor Huizong of Song(宋徽宗) Chiu Cheung's older brother Savio Tsang Chiu Cheung趙昌 Semi Villain Emperor's younger brotherKuk Yin-Hung's husbandKilled by Ling Siu-kwat in Episode 23 Kristal Tin Kuk Yin-Hung曲嫣紅 Chiu Cheung's wife. Lau Kong Choi King蔡京 Main Villain Prime Minister Song Zhi-Yin's adopted father Chiang Chi Kwong Shu Mo-Hei舒無戲 GeneralChukot Ching-Ngor's friend.
Teet family Cast Role Description Law Lok Lam Teet Foo鐵斧 Iron Fist's foster father.Teet Yau-Tung's father. Vivi Lee Teet Yau-Tung鐵游冬 Teet Foo's daughter.Iron Fist's stepsister.
Other cast Cast Role Description Kate Tsui Song Zhi-Yin桑芷妍 Villain Doctor Choi King's Spy Choi King's adopted daughter Mo Ching's Lover Suet Nei Mama Yeung羊大媽 Chaser's foster mother Chun Wong Papa Chu two朱二爸 Chaser's foster father Sai Hou Ying Papa Au three牛三爸 Chaser's foster father Lam King Kong Shing Ding-Tin 成鼎天 Heartless' deceased fatherChukot Ching-Ngor's friend. Lee Fung Lang Yu-Sheung冷如霜 Cold Blood's aunt
Viewership ratings Week Episode Average Points Peaking Points References September 22–26, 2008 1–5 Week 1 Ratings September 29 - October 3, 2008 6–10 Week 2 Ratings October 6–10, 2008 11–15 Week 3 Ratings October 13–16, 2008 16–19 Week 4 Ratings October 21–23, 2008 20–22 Week 5 Ratings October 24, 2008 23–24 Finale Ratings
Awards and nominations 41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) "Best Drama" "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ron Ng - Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))
References
External links TVB.com The Four - Official Website Astro On Demand.com The Four - Astro Official Website BATGWA.com The Four - News on Costume Fitting Ceremony YouTube.com The Four - Trailer K for TVB Themesong Lyrics