List of TVB dramas in 2018

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This is a list of television serial dramas released by TVB in 2018, including highest-rated television dramas and award ceremonies.

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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).

Highest-rated drama series of 2018
RankEnglish titleChinese titleAveragePeakPremiere
week
Final
week
Series
finale
HK viewers
(millions)
1 Life on the Line 跳躍生命線29.3312731341.87
2 Deep in the Realm of Conscience 宮心計2: 深宮計28.635.62831291.80
3 Who Wants A Baby? BB來了28.1302928301.84
4 The Learning Curve of a Warlord 大帥哥27.73329 28 30 1.84
5 Fist Fight 兄弟273028 2828 1.77
6 Daddy Cool 逆緣27312828301.77
7 The Forgotten Valley 平安谷之詭谷傳說27302727281.77
8 Apple-colada 果欄中的江湖大嫂26292727281.70
9 Flying Tiger 飛虎之潛行極戰26292625181.70
10 Come Home Love: Lo And Behold 爱回家之开心速递262926 - - 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 ActressCrystal 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.

BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
(from 2017)
20 Feb–
(to 2019) present
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
愛·回家之開心速遞
3000 (TBA)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, 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.
BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
(from 2017)
06 Nov–
12 Jan
My Ages Apart
誇世代
50
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, Eddie Kwan, Sammy Leung, Elena Kong, Katy Kung, David Chiang, James Ng, Anjaylia Chan, Louisa Mak, 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

24
Comedy drama [2]
15 Jan–
09 Feb
The Forgotten Valley
平安谷之詭谷傳說
20
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, Toby Chan, Cilla Kung, Jessica Kan, Timothy Cheng "半邊天" (Hope up the sky)
by Bianca Wu
27
Period drama, Suspense [3]
12 Feb–
03 Mar
Watch Out, Boss
波士早晨
15
Kwan Wing-chung (producer); Chung Yeuk-sze (writer); Flora Chan, Ben Wong, Amy Fan, Candice Chiu, Waise Lee, Tony Hung, Ali Lee, Jessica Kan, Joe Junior, Steven Cheung Chi-hang "找個離開你的理由" (Finding a reason to leave you)
by Jinny Ng
24
Comedy [4]
05 Mar-
30 Mar
Birth of a Hero
翻生武林
20
Au Yiu-hing (producer); Wong Bing-yee, Tong Kin-ping (writers); Edwin Siu, Ben Wong, Grace Chan, Rachel Kan, David Chiang, Harriet Yeung, Tyson Chak, Roxanne Tong, Timothy Cheng, Bob Cheung, Otto Chan, Ricky Wong, Jimmy Au “愛是無盡” (Infinite love)
by Auston Lam
23
Historical period drama, Martial arts, Comedy [5]
02 Apr-
18 May
Daddy Cool
逆緣
35
Amy Wong (producer); Lau Chi-wah, Ng Siu-tung (writers); Wayne Lai, Carlos Chan, 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
27
Sci-fi, Drama [6]
21 May-
08 July
Deep in the Realm of Conscience
宮心計2·深宮計
36
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, Pinky Cheung, Mary Hon, Kay Li-Lung, Rosanne Lui, Michelle Yim, Lee Lung-kei, Akina Hong, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Savio Tsang, Eric Li "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
29
Historical period drama [7]
9 July-
03 Aug
Who Wants a Baby?
BB来了
20
Liao Jianshuo (producer); Wong Bing-yee (writer); Ali Lee, Lai Lok-yi, Samantha Ko, Tsui Wing, Stefan Wong, Claire Yiu, Carlo Ng, Angelica Lo, Griselda Yeung, Law Lok-lam, Rebecca Chan, Eileen Yeow "有了你" (Having you)
by Kayee Tam
28
Family drama [8]
06 Aug-
06 Oct
Story of Yanxi Palace
延禧攻略
70
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
31
Historical Period Drama, Wuxia [9]
08 Oct-
09 Nov
Life on the Line
跳躍生命線
25
Dave Fong (producer); Sin Tsui-ching (writer); Joe Ma, Matthew Ho, Moon Lau, Jeannie Chan, Kelly Cheung, Bob Cheung, Arnold Kwok, Willie Wai, Joey Law, Pinky Cheung, 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
29
Medical Drama [10]
12 Nov-
23 Dec
Fist Fight
兄弟
30
Lam Chi-wah, Yip Tin Shing (producers); Vincent Wong, Mat Yeung, Philip Ng, Rebecca Zhu, Kaman Kong, Tiffany Lau, Shek Sau, Toby Chan, Jack Hui"非凡" (Outstanding)
by Vincent Wong
"別再怕" (Don't Be Afraid)
by Hana Kuk
27
Crime thriller, Action [11]
24 Dec-
02 Feb (to 2019)
Guardian Angel
守護神之保險調查
36
Virginia Lok, Chung Shu-Kai (producers); Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Annie Liu, Kate Tsui, Hui Shiu-hung, Irene Wan, Philip Keung, Alex Lam, Hugo Ng, Maggie Siu, MC Jin, Evergreen Mak, Akina Hong, Angie Cheong, Mimi Kung, Hedwig Tam, Ai Wai, Johnny Ngan, Deon Cheung, Stephanie Au, Louis Yan, Jermey Xu, Zhai Tian Lin, Hai Lu, 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
25
Crime drama [12]

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.
BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
(from 2017)
27 Nov–
19 Jan
Heart and Greed
溏心風暴3
40
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, Luk Ho-ming "我本無罪" (Innocent)
by Susanna Kwan
"欲言又止"(Lost for words)
by Vincent Wong & Hana Kuk I Promise
by Linda Chung
23
Family drama
22 Jan–
03 Mar
Infernal Affairs
無間道
30Tommy Leung (producer); Nick Leung, Hong Jinpo (directors); Gallen Lo, Him Law, Wang Yang, Jolie Zhu, Cecilia So, Bernice Liu, Toby Leung, Damian Lau, Eric Tsang, Yuen Biao, Richie Jen, Edmond Leung, Shek Sau, Wilson Lam, Berg Ng, Ai Wai, 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
22
Crime drama, Action, Thriller [15]
05 Mar-
13 Apr
Apple-colada
果欄中的江湖大嫂
30
Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Alice Chan, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Eliza Sam, Mat Yeung, Tommy Wong, Crystal Fung, Kaman Kong, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Jazz Lam, Lau Kong, Amy Fan, Angel Chiang, Erin Wong, Quinn Ho, Suet Nay, Eric Li, KK Cheung, Carisa Yan, Stephen Wong Ka-lok, Frankie Choi, Angelina Lo, Lily Li, Carlo Ng, Matthew Ho, Steve Lee‘’伴你闖蕩’’ (An adventure with you)
by Kayee Tam
27
Modern drama, Comedy [16]
16 Apr-
11 May
Stealing Seconds
棟仁的時光
20
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, Hoi Yeung, Jack Hui, Geoffrey Wong, Janice Shum, Aliya Fan ‘’最難忘一天’’ (An unforgettable day)
by Hubert Wu
’’回到以前’’ (Back to the day we met)
by Hana Kuk
23
Romantic Comedy [17]
14 May-
22 Jun
Flying Tiger
飛虎之潛行極戰
30
Virginia Lok, Raymond Lee (producers); Ma Yim (writer); Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Ron Ng, Eddie Cheung, Michael Wong, Hugo Ng, Oscar Leung, Venus Wong, Mandy Wong, Grace Chan, Samantha Ko, Christine Ng, Mimi Kung, Joel Chan, Hugo Wong, Michelle Saram, Jeana Ho, Shin Ng, Eugina Lau, Derek Kok, Stanley Cheung, Brian Tse, Arnold Kwok, Dickson Wong, Thomas Ng, Vincent Lam Wai, Lam King Ching, Penny Chan, Virginia Lau, Lena Li "Reunion"(團聚)
by Raymond Lam & MC Jin

"Although This World" (雖然這個世界)
by Ron Ng & Bosco Wong.
26
Police drama, Crime, Action [18]
25 Jun -
29 July
Succession War
天命
28
Chong Wai-kin (producer); Yip Tin Shing, Lin Li Mei (writers); Ruco Chan, Shaun Tam, Selena Li, Natalie Tong, Elaine Yiu, Joel Chan, KK Cheung, Jonathan Cheung, Yoyo Chen, Stephanie Ho, Matthew Ho, Henry Lo, Lee Shing-cheong, Jack Wu, Eddie Pang, Oscar Li, David Do, Angelina Lo, Jess Sum, Pinky Cheung, Candice Chiu, Sunny Dia, Andrew Yuen Man-kit "Remorse"(悔別離)
by Ruco Chan
22
Historical period drama [19]
06 Aug -
07 Sept
The Stunt
特技人
25
Wong Wai-yan (producer); Lam Lai-mei (writer); Shaun Tam, Rebecca Zhu, Kelvin Kwan, Kelly Fu, Jack Wu, Jess Sum, Claire Yiu, Strawberry Yeung, Brian Chu, Milkson Fong, Auston Lam, Ken Law, Alan Wan, Aurora Li, Henry Yu, Tyson Chak, Sam Tsang "Belief"(信念)
by Fred Cheng
"Lonely"
by Kayee Tam
22
Drama, Action [20]
10 Sept -
28 Oct
Another Era
再創世紀
36
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, Pat Poon, Dominic Lam, Wang Zhuo, Zhihui Yu, Bowie Wu, Yoyo Chen, Antia Lee, Florence Kwok, Hoi Yeung, Max Cheung, Geoffrey Wong, Lee Shing-cheong, Gary Tam, Nicole Wan, Carlo Ng, King Lam, Helen Ma, Griselda Yeung, Willie Lau, 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
21
Epic drama [21]
29 Oct -
01 Dec
OMG, Your Honour
是咁的,法官閣下
25
Andy Chan (producer); Lee Sin (writer); Ben Wong, Eddie Kwan, Grace Wong, Louisa Mak, Hugo Wong, Oscar Leung, Jackson Lai, Jonathan Wong, Kirby Lam, King Lam, Joseph Lee, Stephanie Che, Mandy Lam, Tyson Chak, KK Cheung, Lisa Ch'ng, Harriet Yeung, Henry Lo, Jarryd Tam, Joey Law, Eileen Yeow, Angelica Lo, Mat Yeung, Brian Chu Rationality and Sensibility (理性感性)
by Hubert Wu
Love is blind (戀愛幼稚)
by Grace Wong
24
Legal drama [22]
03 Dec -
11 Jan (to 2019)
The Learning Curve of a Warlord
大帥哥
30
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, Oscar Li, Jessica Kan, Zoie Tam, Choi Kwok-hing, Gary Chan, Jerry Ku, Max Cheung, Eddie Pang, Dickson Li, Virginia Lau, John Chan, Keith Mok, Celine Ma Bravery (大無畏) & Our Romance (蜜運)
by Dicky Cheung
28
Period drama, Comedy [23]

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.
BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreNotesOfficial website
(from 2017)
10 Dec–
11 Feb
Come with Me
性在有情
18
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, Angelina Lo "講" (Speak)
by Sharon Chan, Louis Yuen, Grace Wong, Hoffman Cheng, Stephanie Ho, Ronald Law
17
Comedy drama
18 Feb–
15 Apr
Threesome
三個女人一個「因」
18Poon Ka-tak (producer); Steffie Lai (writer); Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Jason Chan Chi-san, Gigi Wong, Jerry Ku, Snow Suen, Arnold Kwok“無雙” (Uniquely me)
by Miriam Yeung
19
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, Michelle Hu, Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Philip Ng, Dominic Ho, Connie Man, Yu Sin-ming, Sammi Cheung Sau-Man, Kingdom Yuen, Janice Man, Monica Chan, Lawrence Ng, Wong Jing, Winnie Leung, Iris Chung, Gill Mohinder Paul Singh, Raquel Xu, David Kurata, Vincent Lam Wai, Tony Ho, Yang Rong, Natalie Fong, Kimmy Wong, Izumi Soko"愛你直到宇宙終結"(Love you until the end of the universe)
by Jordan Chan
18
Sci-fi, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery iQIYI co-production
25 Nov–
13 Jan
(to 2019)
Wife Interrupted
救妻同學會
8
Kwan Shu Ming (producer); Sin-Siu Ling (writer); Hubert Wu, Moon Lau, Ashley Chu, Alvin Ng, Wong Mei-Ki, Telford Wong, Virginia Lau, Jarryd Tam, Rainky Wai, Kyle Li, Jessica Kan, 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
14
Trendy Drama

Notes

References

  1. "Come Home Love: Lo and Behold" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "My Ages Apart" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "The Forgotton Valley" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. "Watch Out, Boss" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. "Birth of a Hero" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. "Daddy Cool" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  7. "Deep in the Realm of Conscience" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  8. "Who Wants a Baby" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  9. "Story of Yanxi Palace" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  10. "Life on the Line" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  11. "Fist Fight" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  12. "Guardian Angel" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  13. 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). 10 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  14. "Heart and Greed" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  15. "Infernal Affairs" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  16. "Apple-colada" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  17. "Stealing Seconds" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  18. "Flying Tiger" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  19. "Succession War" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  20. "The Stunt" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  21. "Another Era" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  22. "OMG, Your Honour" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  23. "The Learning Curve of a Warlord" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  24. "Come With Me" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  25. "Threesome" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  26. "The Great Adventurer Wesley Season 1" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  27. "The Great Adventurer Wesley Season 2" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  28. "The Great Adventurer Wesley Season 3" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  29. "Wife, Interrupted" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.