List of TVB dramas in 2020
This is a list of television serial dramas released by TVB in 2020, 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 2020 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 | Forensic Heroes 4 | 法證先鋒IV | 36.3 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 1.90 |
| 2 | Airport Strikers | 機場特警 | 33.2 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 1.87 |
| 3 | Al Cappuccino | 反黑路人甲 | 28.6 | 31.8 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 1.87 |
| 4 | Death By Zero | 殺手 | 30.1 | 30.1 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 1.70 |
| 5 | The Exorcist's 2nd Meter | 降魔的2.0 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 1.70 |
| 6 | The Dripping Sauce | 大醬園 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 1.70 |
| 7 | On-Lie Game | 迷網 | 27.9 | 27.9 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 1.65 |
| 8 | Life After Death | 那些我愛過的人 | 27.4 | 27.4 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 1.60 |
| 9 | Flying Tiger II | 飛虎之雷霆極戰 | 27.4 | 27.4 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 1.60 |
| 10 | Brutally Young | 十八年後的終極告白 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 1.60 |
Awards[]
| Category/Organization | TVB Anniversary Awards 2020 10 Jan 2021 |
|---|---|
| Best Drama | Al Cappuccino |
| Best TV short drama | Hong Kong Love Story |
| Best Actor | Vincent Wong Legal Mavericks 2020 |
| Best TV Male Character | Owen Cheung Legal Mavericks 2020 |
| Best Actor Malaysia | Vincent Wong Legal Mavericks 2020 |
| Best Actress Malaysia | Katy Kung Hong Kong Love Story |
| Best TV Female Character | Katy Kung Hong Kong Love Story |
| Best Drama Malaysia | Al Cappuccino |
| Best Actress | Sisley Choi Legal Mavericks 2020 |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jason Pai Piao Hong Kong Love Story |
| Best Supporting Actress | Winki Lai Al Cappuccino |
| Most Improved Actor | Brian Chu Al Cappuccino |
| Best Host in variety | Pakho Chau & Benjamin Yuen |
| Most Improved Actress | Angel Chiang Al Cappuccino |
| Best variety program | Miss Hong Kong 2020 |
| Best Theme Song | Mortals don't know about love (凡人不懂愛) by Hubert Wu |
| Most Popular On-Screen Couple or Partnership | Vincent Wong , Brian Chu & Owen Cheung Al Cappuccino |
First line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong every Monday to Sunday from 8:00pm to 8:30pm on Jade.
Starting on 04 Jan 2020, these dramas air in Hong Kong every daily from 8:00pm to 8:30pm on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2019) 20 Feb– (to 2021) 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, Andrew Chan, Andrea So, Veronica Shiu, Joyce Tang, Kalok Chow, Law Lok-lam, Geoffrey Wong, Mark Ma, Ricco Ng, Hoffman Cheng, Mandy Lam, Kim Li | "Latin Soul Strut" "在心中" (Within the Heart) by Jacqueline Wong "開心速遞” (Happy courier) by 群星合唱 |
TBA | Sitcom, Supernatural |
Second line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
Remark: Starting on 14 Sept 2020 from 8:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m on Saturday, with two back-to-back episode until 06 Nov 2020 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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2019) 18 Nov- 03 Jan |
Legend of the Phoenix 凤弈 |
Fang Fang, Yu Haiyan (executive producer); Zhang Huabiao (writer); Wei Hantao (director); He Hongshan, Jeremy Tsui, Cao Xiwen, Wayne Lai | Be brave (逆光飛翔) by Hana Kuk | Historical period drama | |||
| 06 Jan- 14 Feb |
Of Greed and Ants 黃金有罪 |
Amy Wong (producer); Lau Chi-Wah, Shing Mo-ching (writers); Eddie Cheung, Edwin Siu, Tony Hung, Ben Wong, Elaine Yiu, Matthew Ho, Jeannie Chan, Candy Cheung, Anthony Ho, Gilbert Lam | Chase for (快閃) by Fred Cheng
Liar (你喜歡說謊) by Hana Kuk |
Epic drama | |||
| 17 Feb- 27 Mar |
Forensic Heroes 4 法證先鋒IV |
Mui Siu Ching, Ben Fong (producers); Leong Man-wah, Yi Mui Fung, Sin Tsui-ching (writers); Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Selena Lee, Shaun Tam, Alice Chan, Rebecca Zhu, Roxanne Tong, Yumiko Cheng, Kelly Cheung, Sharon Chan, Fred Cheng, Jonathan Cheung, Gabriel Harrison, Susan Tse, Akina Hong, Patrick Tse, Michelle Yim, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Ling Ling Mak | Secrets and lies (圓謊) by Justin Lo No more tears (不要流淚) by Fred Cheng The second choice (我不是她) by Hana Kuk |
Crime drama, Mystery | |||
| 30 Mar- 01 May |
Airport Strikers 機場特警 |
Andy Chan (producer); Lam Lai-mei (writer); Owen Cheung, Mat Yeung, Sisley Choi, Roxanne Tong, Hugo Wong, Jack Hui, Eddie Kwan, Jonathan Wong, Carlo Ng, Brian Chu, Jackson Lai, Gloria Tang | Blood and tears (血淚的磨練) by Fred Cheng If you understand (如果你明白) by Hana Kuk |
Crime drama, Police Tactical | |||
| 04 May- 05 Jun |
The Exorcist's 2nd Meter 降魔的2.0 |
Dave Fong (producer); Ruby Law (writer); Kenneth Ma, Mandy Wong, Hubert Wu, Moon Lau, Susan Tse, Zoie Tam, C Kwan, Ram Chiang, Gloria Tang, Alex Mak Hoi Ching, Willie Wai, Iris Lam, Keith Ng, Kayee Tam | Crossroads (十字路口) & Mortals don't know about love (凡人不懂愛) by Hubert Wu
I can't forget about you (我未能忘掉你) by Hana Kuk There is love (原來有愛) by Kayee Tam |
Fantasy, Comedy, Horror | |||
| 08 Jun- 10 July |
Life After Death 那些我愛過的人 |
Kwan Shu-ming (producer); Pang Mei-Fung (writer); Frankie Lam, Priscilla Wong, Shiga Lin, Mark Ma Kwun Tung, Stephen Wong Ka-lok, Yoyo Chen, Kyle Li, Zeno Koo, James Ng, Erin Wong, Chole So Ho-yee, Rainbow Yeung, Alice Fung, William Chak, Griselda Yeung | Little lies (小謊言) by Shiga Lin
I don't want to lose (我輸不起) by Hana Kuk I don't miss you at all (沒有你並無掛念) by Jinny Ng Flying dreams (夢飛翔) by Brian Tse and Joey Thye |
Romance, Drama | |||
| 13 July- 14 Aug |
On-Lie Game 迷網 |
Simon Wong (producer); Shing Mo-ching (writer); Mat Yeung, Samantha Ko, Hera Chan, Brian Chu, John Chiang, Helen Ma, Li Shing-cheong, Stefan Wong, Strawberry Yeung Yuk Mui | Who are you (你是誰) by Fred Cheng | Suspense, Crime drama | |||
| 17 Aug- 11 Sept |
Ratman To The Rescue 過街英雄 |
Ng Koon Yu (producer); Cheung Chung-sing (writer); Sammy Leung, Priscilla Wong, Kaman Kong, Zoie Tam, Angelina Lo, KK Cheung, Daniel Chau, Henry Lo, Henry Yu, Mark Ma Kwun Tung, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Florence Kwok, Geoffrey Wong, Keith Ng, Kevin Tong, Amisha Ng | Accidental hero (小角色大英雄) by James Ng | Crime, Comedy | |||
| 14 Sept- 06 Nov |
The Song of Glory 锦绣南歌 |
Wai Chu Lee, Huang Bin (directors); Li Qin, Qin Hao, Gu Jia Cheng, , Long Zheng Xuan, Eddie Cheung, , Tan Jian Chang, Guangfu Li, , Tian Xi Wei, , Bella Du | Letting go (說過放下) by Hana Kuk | Historical period drama | |||
| 09 Nov- 27 Dec |
Line Walker: Bull Fight 使徒行者3 |
So Man Chung (producer); Yip Tin Shing, Steffie Lai, Ruby Law Pui Ching (writers); Michael Miu, Raymond Lam, Kenneth Ma, Benjamin Yuen, Owen Cheung, Benz Hui, Elena Kong, Mandy Wong, Priscilla Wong, Sisley Choi, Shiga Lin, Serene Lim, Tony Hung, Kent Cheng, Joseph Zeng, Michael Tse, Ron Ng, Mat Yeung, Emily Kwan, Akina Hong, Mimi Kung, Joseph Lee, Otto Chan, Philip Keung, C.Kwan, Billy Yee, Geoffrey Albert Wong, Jazz Lam, Oscar Leung, Joman Chiang, Jason Piao, Brian Tse, Bowie Cheung, Harriet Yeung, Bob Lam | Oblivious (無人問我) by Raymond Lam
Can't let you go (不能放手) by Hana Kuk |
Crime drama, Thriller | |||
| 28 Dec- 04 Jan (to 2021) |
The Impossible 3 非凡三俠 |
Virginia Lok (producer); Billy Tang (director); Thirteen Chan (producer); Julian Cheung, Bosco Wong, Chrissie Chau, Michael Fitzgereld Wong, Moses Chan, Vincent Wong, Jacky Cai, Samantha Ko, Kiki Sheung, James Ng, Lawrence Cheng, Sammy Sum | Action, Comedy, Crime Thriller |
Third line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
Remark: Starting on 21 Mar 2020 from 8:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m on Saturday, with two back-to-back episode until 18 Apr 2020 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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (from 2019) 30 Dec - 17 Jan |
Handmaidens United 丫鬟大聯盟 |
Au Yiu-Hing (producer); Lau Chi-Wah (writer); Tony Hung, Jacqueline Wong, Roxanne Tong, Brian Tse, Timothy Cheng, Pat Poon, Florence Kwok, Lisa Lau, Angie Cheong | Brave for you (想勇敢一次) by Kayee Tam | Historical Period Drama | |||
| 20 Jan- 28 Feb |
The Dripping Sauce 大醬園 |
Leung Choi Yuen (producer); Tong Kin-ping (writer); Hugo Ng, Mimi Kung, Rebecca Zhu, Katy Kung, Matthew Ho, James Ng, Kaman Kong, Stephen Wong Ka-lok, Griselda Yeung, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Akina Hong, Stephanie Che, Timothy Cheng, John Chan, Joseph Lee, Florence Kwok, Jonathan Lee, Tsui Wing, Maggie Yu, Kelly Fu, Jan Tse, Willie Wai, KK Cheung, Jerry Ku, Mat Yeung, Mabel Lau, Sophie Ngan | Timeless (真心不變) by Kayee Tam
Time after time (似水流年) by Jinny Ng |
Period drama | |||
| 02 Mar - 18 Apr |
Joy Of Life 庆余年 |
Sun Hao (director); Wang Juan (writer); Zhang Jia (editor); Chen Yingjie (executive producer); Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Yuan Quan, Li Xiaoran, Cui Peng, Wu Gang, Liu Hua, Xiao Zhan, Cao Cuifen, Song Yi, Tong Mengshi, Li Chun, Xin Zhilei, Yu Rongguang | The coldest day (最冷的一天) by Brian Tse | Historical period drama | |||
| 20 Apr- 15 May |
Brutally Young 十八年後的終極告白 |
Simon Wong (producer); Liu Sau Lin (writer); Shaun Tam, Joel Chan, Mandy Wong, Vivien Yeo, Anthony Ho, Dominic Lam, Elvina Kong, Candice Chiu, Griselda Yeung, Mary Hon, Stephen Ho, Auston Lam, Ken Law, Frankie Choi, Milkson Fong, Geoffrey Wong, Gordon Siu | Confession (告白) by Fred Cheng
I need you every minute (分分鐘需要你) by Joey Thye |
Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Crime drama | |||
| 18 May- 26 Jun |
Flying Tiger II 飛虎之雷霆極戰 |
Virginia Lok, Cha Chuen Yee (producers); Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Oscar Leung, Joel Chan, Lawrence Ng, Michael Fitzgereld Wong, Yoyo Mung, Kelly Cheung, Rebecca Chan, John Chiang, Jennifer Yu, Jacky Cai, Christine Kuo, Moon Lau, Zoie Tam, James Ng, Dominic Lam, Pat Poon, Timothy Cheng, Lee Grinner Pace, Liza Wang, Corinna Chamberlain, Strawberry Yeung Yuk Mui, Jack Wu, Sam Tsang, Dominic Ho, Telford Wong, Evergreen Mak, Steven Cheung Chi-hang, Parkman Wong, Ricky Wong | Breathing is hazardous (呼吸有害) by Karen Mok
Reunion（不朽版）by Raymond Lam, MC Jin |
Crime drama, Police Tactical | |||
| 29 Jun- 07 Aug |
Death By Zero 殺手 |
Joe Chan (producer); Sin Siu-ling, Choi Ting-ting (writers); Wayne Lai, Ali Lee, Moses Chan, Katy Kung, Elena Kong, Kaman Kong, Samantha Ko, Louisa Mak, Brian Tse, Timothy Cheng, Anthony Ho, James Ng, Jimmy Au, Helen Ma, Kayee Tam, Amy Fan, Law Lan, Chun Wong, Li Shing-cheong, Lam Lei, Ka Sang Cheung | Unselfish (無私者) by James Ng
The longest distance (最遠的距離) by Jinny Ng |
Comedy, Thriller, Action | |||
| 10 Aug- 18 Sept |
Al Cappuccino 反黑路人甲 |
Lam Chi-wah (producer); Wong Wai-keung (writer); Vincent Wong, Owen Cheung, Crystal Fung, Kathy Ka Yi Yuen, Samantha Ko, Angel Chiang, John Chiang, Winki Lai, Kelly Fu, Tsui Wing, Shek Sau, Jack Hui, Serene Lim, Brian Chu, Bert Mok, Li Shing-cheong, KK Cheung, Chun Wong, Henry Yu, King Kong Lam, Eddie Pang, Yu Chi Ming, Otto Chan, John Au Hin Wai, Albert Cheung | It's not real (似真如假) & Becoming you (甘心替代你) by Vincent Wong
Opponent (對手戲) by Stephanie Ho |
Trendy, Action, Comedy, Crime drama | |||
| 21 Sept- 16 Oct |
Go! Go! Go! Operation C9 C9特工 |
Liang Yao-jiang (producer); Ng Lap-kwong, Choi Shuk-yin (writers); Samantha Ko, Kenneth Ma, Lai Lok-yi, Steve Lee, Brian Chu, Kiwi Yuen, Griselda Yeung, Jessica Kan, Yvonne Lam, Becky Lee, Eyvonne Lam, Geoffrey Wong, Oscar Li | Learning to love (怎麼去愛) by Kayee Tam | Action, Thriller | |||
| 19 Oct- 13 Nov |
The Witness 木棘証人 |
Liang Yao-jiang (producer); Cheung Sai-cheong (writer); Him Law, Kelly Cheung, Willie Wai, Pinky Cheung, Tsui Wing, Sammi Cheung Sau Man, Lau Kong, Geoffrey Albert Wong, Louis Szeto, Milkson Fong | The mystery (謎團) by Fred Cheng | Crime drama, Comedy | |||
| 16 Nov- 24 Dec |
Legal Mavericks 2020 踩過界II |
Lam Chi-wah (producer); Wong Wai Keung, Fung Yat Chun, Yeuk-Si Chung (writers); Vincent Wong, Sisley Choi, Owen Cheung, Kelly Cheung, Lesley Chiang, Jessica Kan, Gloria Tang, Angel Chiang, Paul Chun, Hugo Wong, King Ching Lam, Chun Wong, Amisha Ng, Alice Tung, KK Cheung, Pat Poon, Sam Tsang, Bowie Wu, Jason Piao Pai, Carisa Yan, Toby Chan, Tracy Chu, Zoie Tam, Snow Suen, Ashley Chu, Tiffany Lau, Bob Cheung, Brian Chu, Penny Chan, Karl Ting, KK Cheung, Tsui Wing, Albert Cheung, Suet Nay, Griselda Yeung, Law Lan, Li Shing-cheong, Candice Chiu, Wylie Chiu, Stefan Wong, Geoffrey Albert Wong | Insight (心眼) by Vincent Wong
True of false (世事何曾是絕對) by Kayee Tam |
Legal drama | |||
| 28 Dec- 24 Jan (to 2021) |
The Offliners 堅離地愛堅離地 |
Ng Koon Yu (producer); Pang Mei-Fung (writer); Owen Cheung, Katy Kung, Moon Lau, Jason Chan Chi-san, Jacqueline Wong, Brian Tse, Karl Ting, Bowie Wu, Joseph Lee, Akina Hong, Rosanne Lui, Anthony Ho, Milkson Fong, Suet Nay | Almost (差一些) by Owen Cheung | Romantic, Drama, Comedy |
Fourth line-up[]
These dramas air in Hong Kong from 10:30pm to 11:25pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.
| Broadcast | English title (Chinese title) |
Eps. | Cast and crew | Theme song(s) | Avg. rating | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec- 22 Dec |
Hong Kong Love Stories 香港愛情故事 |
Lincoln Lam Hang (producer); Ho Ching Yi (writer); Joey Law, Katy Kung, Venus Wong, Mimi Kung, Jason Piao Pai, Bill Chan, Shek Sau, Brian Tse, Janis Chan, Niklas Lam, Kayan Yau, Frederick Chui | The Things We Do for Love (愛情事) by Shiga Lin
Crying (哭牆) by Vivian Koo Against The Current (逆流直上) by Brian Tse and Joey Thye |
Romance, Family Drama |
Notes[]
- Ratman To The Rescue 過街英雄; Released overseas on December 16, 2019. Copyright notice: 2019.
- The Offliners 堅離地愛堅離地; Released overseas on November 18, 2019. Copyright notice: 2019.
Reference[]
- ^ "Come Home Love: Lo and Behold" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
External links[]
- TVB.com Official Website (in Chinese)
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- 2020 in Hong Kong television