List of TVB dramas in 2018
This is a list of television serial dramas released by TVB in 2018, including highest-rated television dramas and award ceremonies.
Top ten drama series in ratings[]
The following is a list of TVB's top serial dramas in 2018 by viewership ratings. The recorded ratings include premiere week, final week, finale episode, and the average overall count of live Hong Kong viewers (in millions).
| Rank | English title | Chinese title | Average | Peak | Premiere week |
Final week |
Series finale |
HK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life on the Line | 跳躍生命線 | 29.3 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 1.87 |
| 2 | Deep in the Realm of Conscience | 宮心計2: 深宮計 | 28.6 | 35.6 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 1.80 |
| 3 | Who Wants A Baby? | BB來了 | 28.1 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 1.84 |
| 4 | The Learning Curve of a Warlord | 大帥哥 | 27.7 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 1.84 |
| 5 | Fist Fight | 兄弟 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 1.77 |
| 6 | Daddy Cool | 逆緣 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 1.77 |
| 7 | The Forgotten Valley | 平安谷之詭谷傳說 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 1.77 |
| 8 | Apple-colada | 果欄中的江湖大嫂 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 1.70 |
| 9 | Flying Tiger | 飛虎之潛行極戰 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 1.70 |
| 10 | Come Home Love: Lo And Behold | 爱回家之开心速递 | 26 | 29 | 26 | - | - | 1.70 |
Awards[]
| Category/Organization | TVB Anniversary Awards 16 December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Best Drama | Life on the Line |
| Best Actor | Joe Ma Life on the Line |
| Best Actress | Ali Lee Who Wants A Baby |
| Best Supporting Actor | Oscar Leung OMG, Your Honour |
| Best Supporting Actress | Mandy Lam Come Home Love: Lo and Behold |
| Most Improved Actor | Matthew Ho Life on the Line, Apple-colada & Succession War |
| Most Improved Actress | Crystal Fung Apple-colada |
| Best Theme Song | Life on the Line - Last forever by Hana Kuk |
| Most Popular On-Screen Couple or Partnership | Edwin Siu & Raymond Cho Two Men In A Kitchen |
First line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2017) 20 Feb– (to 2019) present |
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold 愛·回家之開心速遞 |
1620 | Sandy Shaw, Law Chun-ngok (producers); Ma Chun-ying, Lee Yi-wah, Yuen Bo-wai (writers); Lau Dan, Pal Sinn, Angela Tong, Koni Lui, , Andrea So, Veronica Shiu, Joyce Tang, Kalok Chow, Law Lok-lam, , Mark Ma, Ricco Ng, Hoffman Cheng, Mandy Lam, Kim Li Eileen Yeow |
"Latin Soul Strut" "在心中" (Within the Heart) by Jacqueline Wong |
TBA | Sitcom, Supernatural | [1] |
Second line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
- Background shading indicates dramas not produced by TVB.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2017) 06 Nov– 12 Jan |
My Ages Apart 誇世代 |
Joe Chan (producer); Kwan Chung-ling, Cheng Sing-mo (writer); Bobby Au-yeung, Moses Chan, Louis Cheung, Kristal Tin, Ali Lee, Maggie Shiu, Hui Shiu-hung, , Sammy Leung, Elena Kong, Katy Kung, David Chiang, James Ng, , , Hubert Wu, Angel Chiang, Zoie Tam, Kaman Kong, Dickson Yu, Mimi Chu, Mary Hon, Amy Fan | My Ages Apart (誇世代) by Hacken Lee Do Not Remember Anymore (別再記起) by Jinny Ng |
Comedy drama | [2] | ||
| 15 Jan– 09 Feb |
The Forgotten Valley 平安谷之詭谷傳說 |
Andy Chan (producer); Tong Kin-ping, Choi Shuk-yin (writers); Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Louisa So, Grace Chan, Katy Kung, Lau Kong, Louis Yuen, Rebecca Zhu, Zoie Tam, Jess Sum, , Cilla Kung, , | "半邊天" (Hope up the sky) by Bianca Wu |
Period drama, Suspense | |||
| 12 Feb– 03 Mar |
Watch Out, Boss 波士早晨 |
Kwan Wing-chung (producer); Chung Yeuk-sze (writer); Flora Chan, Ben Wong, Amy Fan, , Waise Lee, Tony Hung, Ali Lee, , Joe Junior, Steven Cheung Chi-hang | "找個離開你的理由" (Finding a reason to leave you) by Jinny Ng |
Comedy | |||
| 05 Mar- 30 Mar |
Birth of a Hero 翻生武林 |
Au Yiu-hing (producer); Wong Bing-yee, Tong Kin-ping (writers); Edwin Siu, Ben Wong, Grace Chan, , David Chiang, , , Roxanne Tong, , , Otto Chan, Ricky Wong, | “愛是無盡” (Infinite love) by Auston Lam |
Historical period drama, Martial arts, Comedy | |||
| 02 Apr- 18 May |
Daddy Cool 逆緣 |
Amy Wong (producer); Lau Chi-wah, Ng Siu-tung (writers); Wayne Lai, , David Chiang, Rosina Lam, Joel Chan, Elvina Kong, Pat Ha, Lai Lok-yi, Kandy Wong, Mary Hon, Helen Ma, Stefan Wong, William Chak | ‘’逆天’’ (Turn over) by Fred Cheng |
Sci-fi, Drama | |||
| 21 May- 08 July |
Deep in the Realm of Conscience 宮心計2·深宮計 |
Mui Siu-ching, Ben Fong (producers); Siu Chi Lam, Yi Mui Fung (writers); Nancy Wu, Annie Liu, Steven Ma, Kenneth Ma, Edwin Siu, Alice Chan, Chrissie Chau, Jacqueline Wong, Susan Tse, Candy Lo, Angie Cheong, , Mary Hon, , , Michelle Yim, , , Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Savio Tsang, | "無悔無愧" (Regretless) by Nancy Wu "明月與海"(Moon and Sea) by Steven Ma & Nancy Wu "飛蛾撲火" (Flying into the flame) by Hana Kuk |
Historical period drama | |||
| 9 July- 03 Aug |
Who Wants A Baby BB来了 |
Liao Jianshuo (producer); Wong Bing-yee (writer); Ali Lee, Lai Lok-yi, Samantha Ko, Tsui Wing, Stefan Wong, Claire Yiu, , , Griselda Yeung, Law Lok-lam, Rebecca Chan, Eileen Yeow | "有了你" (Having you) by Kayee Tam |
Family Drama | |||
| 06 Aug- 06 Oct |
Story of Yanxi Palace 延禧攻略 |
Hui Kai-dong, Wen Deguang (directors), Zheng Yu (producer); Qin Lan, Nie Yuan, Charmaine Sheh, Wu Jinyan, Tan Zhuo, Xu Kai, Jenny Zhang, Kevin Xu | "無常春秋" (Impermanent) by Jinny Ng |
Historical Period Drama, Wuxia | |||
| 08 Oct- 09 Nov |
Life on the Line 跳躍生命線 |
Dave Fong (producer); Sin Tsui-ching (writer); Joe Ma, Matthew Ho, Moon Lau, Jeannie Chan, Kelly Cheung, , Arnold Kwok, , , , Lee Shing-cheong, Helena Law, Susan Tse | “無畏的肩膊” (Fearless) by Fred Cheng “從未說起”&”但願人長久 (Never said) & (Last forever) by Hana Kuk “只怕不够时间看你白头” (About Time) by Bob Cheung & Gladys Li |
Medical Drama | |||
| 12 Nov- 23 Dec |
Fist Fight 兄弟 |
Lam Chi-wah, Yip Tin Shing (producers); Vincent Wong, Mat Yeung, Philip Ng, Rebecca Zhu, Kaman Kong, , Shek Sau, , Jack Hui | "非凡" (Outstanding) by Vincent Wong "別再怕" (Don't Be Afraid) by Hana Kuk |
Crime thriller, Action | |||
| 24 Dec- 02 Feb (to 2019) |
Guardian Angel 守護神之保險調查 |
Virginia Lok, Chung Shu-Kai (producers); Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Annie Liu, Kate Tsui, Hui Shiu-hung, Irene Wan, Philip Keung, Alex Lam, , Maggie Siu, MC Jin, Evergreen Mak, , Angie Cheong, , Rose Chan, , , Johnny Ngan, , Stephanie Au, , , Zhai Tian Lin, , Kent Tong, Paw Hee-ching | 世世 (Worldly) by A-Lin, 另一種開始 (Another Start) by Isabelle Huang, 守護人 (Guardian) by James Ng | Crime drama |
Third line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 9:30pm to 10:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
Background shading indicates dramas not produced by TVB.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2017) 27 Nov– 19 Jan |
Heart and Greed 溏心風暴3 |
Lau Ka-ho, Tsui Yu-on (producers); Sham Kwok-wing, Leong Man-wah (writers); Louise Lee, Ha Yu, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Louis Yuen, Bosco Wong, Vincent Wong, Eliza Sam, Priscilla Wong, Sharon Chan, Yumiko Cheng, Bianca Wu, Michael Tong, Steven Ma, Joseph Lee, Ben Wong, Chow Chung, Liza Wang, Nora Miao, Maria Cordero, Jason Chan Chi-san, | "我本無罪" (Innocent) by Susanna Kwan "欲言又止"(Lost for words) by Vincent Wong & Hana KukI Promise by Linda Chung |
Family drama | |||
| 22 Jan– 03 Mar |
Infernal Affairs 無間道 |
30 | Tommy Leung (producer); Nick Leung, Hong Jinpo (directors); Gallen Lo, Him Law, Wayne Wang, , , Bernice Liu, Toby Leung, Damian Lau, Eric Tsang, Yuen Biao, Richie Jen, Edmond Leung, Shek Sau, , Berg Ng, , Stephanie Che, Mimi Kung, Dominic Lam, Lo Hoi Pang, Philip Keung, Derek Kok, Kevin Chu, Ken Lo | "無間道" (Infernal Affairs Theme Song) by Edmond Leung & Richie Jen |
Crime drama, Action, Thriller | ||
| 05 Mar- 13 Apr |
Apple-colada 果欄中的江湖大嫂 |
Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Alice Chan, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Eliza Sam, Mat Yeung, , , Kaman Kong, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Jazz Lam, Lau Kong, Amy Fan, Angel Chiang, , , Suet Nay, , , , Stephen Wong Ka-lok, , , Lily Li, , Matthew Ho, Steve Lee | ‘’伴你闖蕩’’ (An adventure with you) by Kayee Tam |
Modern drama, Comedy | |||
| 16 Apr- 11 May |
Stealing Seconds 棟仁的時光 |
Steven Yap (producer); Yung Sin-ying (writer); Benjamin Yuen, Natalie Tong, Rebecca Zhu, Hubert Wu, Stefan Wong, Jazz Lam, Candice Chiu, Joe Cheng, KK Cheung, Winki Lai, Arnold Kwok, Emily Wong, Bob Cheung, Eddie Koo, , Jack Hui, , , | ‘’最難忘一天’’ (An unforgettable day) by Hubert Wu ’’回到以前’’ (Back to the day we met) by Hana Kuk |
Romantic Comedy | |||
| 14 May- 22 Jun |
Flying Tiger 飛虎之潛行極戰 |
Virginia Lok, Raymond Lee (producers); Ma Yim (writer); Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Ron Ng, Eddie Cheung, , Hugo Ng, Oscar Leung, Venus Wong, Mandy Wong, Grace Chan, Samantha Ko, Christine Ng, , Joel Chan, , Michelle Saram, , , , Derek Kok, Stanley Cheung, Brian Tse, Arnold Kwok, Dickson Wong, , , , , , | "Reunion"(團聚) by Raymond Lam & MC Jin "Although This World" (雖然這個世界) by Ron Ng & Bosco Wong. |
Police drama, Crime, Action | |||
| 25 Jun - 29 July |
Succession War 天命 |
Chong Wai-kin (producer); Yip Tin Shing, Lin Li Mei (writers); Ruco Chan, Shaun Tam, Selena Li, Natalie Tong, Elaine Yiu, Joel Chan, , Jonathan Cheung, Yoyo Chen, Stephanie Ho, Matthew Ho, , Lee Shing-cheong, Jack Wu, , , , , Jess Sum, Pinky Cheung, , , Andrew Yuen Man-kit | "Remorse"(悔別離) by Ruco Chan |
Historical period drama | |||
| 06 Aug - 07 Sept |
The Stunt 特技人 |
Wong Wai-yan (producer); Lam Lai-mei (writer); Shaun Tam, Rebecca Zhu, Kelvin Kwan, Kelly Fu, Jack Wu, Jess Sum, Claire Yiu, , , , , , Alan Wan, , , , | "Belief"(信念) by Fred Cheng "Lonely" by Kayee Tam |
Drama, Action | |||
| 10 Sept - 28 Oct |
Another Era 再創世紀 |
Kwan Shu-ming (producer); Choi Ting-ting, Sin Siu-ling (writers); Francis Fung Yat-chun (screenwriter); Roger Kwok, Niki Chow, Frankie Lam, Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Benjamin Yuen, Pakho Chau, Gloria Tang, Roxanne Tong, , Dominic Lam, Wang Zhuo, Zhihui Yu, Bowie Wu, Yoyo Chen, , Florence Kwok, Hoi Yeung, , , Lee Shing-cheong, , , Carlo Ng, , Helen Ma, Griselda Yeung, , Otto Chan, Russell Cheung | Utopia (烏托邦) by Pakho Chau Love you again (只想與你再一起) by Hana Kuk Have been betrayed (為何你要背叛我) by Jinny Ng |
Epic drama | |||
| 29 Oct - 01 Dec |
OMG, Your Honour 是咁的，法官閣下 |
Andy Chan (producer); Lee Sin (writer); Ben Wong, , Grace Wong, , Hugo Wong, Oscar Leung, , Jonathan Wong, , , Joseph Lee, Stephanie Che, Mandy Lam, , , , , Henry Lo, , , Eileen Yeow, , Mat Yeung, | Rationality and Sensibility (理性感性) by Hubert Wu Love is blind (戀愛幼稚) by Grace Wong |
Legal drama | |||
| 03 Dec - 11 Jan (to 2019) |
The Learning Curve of a Warlord 大帥哥 |
Steven Tsui (producer); Lau Choi-wan, Chan Kei, Ruby Law Pui-ching (writers); Dicky Cheung, Tony Hung, Sisley Choi, Raymond Cho, Vivien Yeo, Tsui Wing, , , Zoie Tam, , Gary Chan, , , , , Virginia Lau, John Chan, Keith Mok, Celine Ma | Bravery (大無畏) & Our Romance (蜜運) by Dicky Cheung |
Period drama, Comedy |
Weekend dramas[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:30pm to 10:30pm, with two back-to-back episodes Sunday on Jade.
Starting in 30 July 2018 until 3 August 2018 from Monday thru Friday at 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm only on Jade.
Background shading indicates dramas not produced by TVB.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Notes | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2017) 10 Dec– 11 Feb |
Come with Me 性在有情 |
Jazz Boon (producer); Leung Yan-tung (writer); Eddie Cheung, Sharon Chan, Elena Kong, Louis Yuen, Hui Shiu-hung, Sammy Sum, May Chan, Grace Wong, Helena Law, Chung King-fai, | "講" (Speak) by Sharon Chan, Louis Yuen, Grace Wong, , Stephanie Ho, |
Comedy drama | ||||
| 18 Feb– 15 Apr |
Threesome 三個女人一個「因」 |
18 | Poon Ka-tak (producer); Steffie Lai (writer); Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Jason Chan Chi-san, , , , Arnold Kwok | “無雙” (Uniquely me) by Miriam Yeung |
Romantic comedy | |||
| 29 Apr- 8 July & 30 July- 03 Aug |
The Great Adventurer Wesley 冒險王衛斯理 |
27 | Wong Jing (producer); Billy Chung, Clarence Fok (directors); Shawn Yue, , Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Philip Ng, , , Yu Sin-ming, , Kingdom Yuen, Janice Man, Monica Chan, Lawrence Ng, Wong Jing, , Iris Chung, Gill Mohinder Paul Singh, Raquel Xu, , , , Yang Rong, , , Izumi Soko | "愛你直到宇宙終結"(Love you until the end of the universe) by Jordan Chan |
Sci-fi, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery | iQIYI co-production | ||
| 25 Nov– 13 Jan (to 2019) |
Wife Interrupted 救妻同學會 |
Kwan Shu Ming (producer); Sin-Siu Ling (writer); Hubert Wu, Moon Lau, , Alvin Ng, Wong Mei-Ki, , , , , Kyle Li, , Stitch Yu, Arnold Kwok, Alycia Chan, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Eileen Yeow | Taking Chances (為愛冒險) by Hubert Wu Missed (太難開始) by Hubert Wu Amazing Grace by Kayee Tam Once Again (重複愛一次) by Alvin Ng |
Trendy Drama |
Notes[]
- Come with Me 性在有情; Released June 5, 2016. Copyright notice: 2016.
References[]
- ^ "Come Home Love: Lo and Behold" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "My Ages Apart" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ 劉家豪回巢連開兩劇提攜新人 [Lau Ka-ho returns to [TVB], plans to promote new actors in two upcoming dramas]. Oriental Daily (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ^ "Heart and Greed" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Come With Me" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Wife, Interrupted" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
External links[]
- TVB.com Official Website (in Chinese)
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