List of TVB dramas in 2016

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This is a list of television serial dramas released by TVB in 2016.

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Top ten drama series in ratings

The following is a list of TVB's top serial dramas in 2016 by average ratings. The list includes premiere week, final week, and the finale episode ratings, as well as the average overall count of live Hong Kong viewers (in millions).

Highest-rated drama series of 2016
RankEnglish titleChinese titleAverage [A] PeakPremiere
week
Final
week
Series
finale
HK viewers
(millions)
1 A Fist Within Four Walls 城寨英雄30.7352731331.99
2 Short End of the Stick 公公出宮30.5332429281.97
3 House of Spirits 一屋老友記29.7322529301.92
4 Speed of Life 鐵馬戰車28.6302627241.85
5 Love as a Predatory Affair 愛情食物鏈28.1312627251.82
6 K9 Cop 警犬巴打27.2312426271.76
7 Fashion War 潮流教主26.92824
25
271.74
8 Two Steps From Heaven 幕後玩家26.3282325261.70
9 My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan 火線下的江湖大佬25.8302425271.67
10 Over Run Over EU超時任務25.4302525291.64
Notes

Awards

Category/Organization StarHub TVB Awards
22 October 2016
TVB Star Awards Malaysia
26 November 2016
TVB Anniversary Awards
18 December 2016
Best Drama A Fist Within Four Walls
Best Actor Ruco Chan
A Fist Within Four Walls
Wayne Lai
Short End of the Stick
Ruco Chan
A Fist Within Four Walls
Best Actress Nancy Wu
A Fist Within Four Walls
Best Supporting Actor Raymond Cho
Short End of the Stick
Mat Yeung
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Raymond Cho
Short End of the Stick
Best Supporting Actress Rosina Lam
Short End of the Stick
Joyce Tang
House of Spirits
Katy Kung
Two Steps from Heaven
Most Improved Actor Mat Yeung
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan and Brother's Keeper II
Jonathan Cheung
The Last Healer in Forbidden City , House of Spirits , and A Fist Within Four Walls
Most Improved Actress Ali Lee
Fashion War , Brother's Keeper II and Law dis-Order
Moon Lau
Angel In-the-Making , Over Run Over , Blue Veins , House of Spirits , A Fist Within Four Walls , and Two Steps from Heaven
Ali Lee
Fashion War , Brother's Keeper II and Law dis-Order
Best Theme Song"Never Know You Are the Best" by Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu
A Fist Within Four Walls
Most Popular On-Screen Couple or Partnership Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu, Benjamin Yuen, and Grace Wong
A Fist Within Four Walls
Grace Wong and Benjamin Yuen
A Fist Within Four Walls
Tracy Chu and Vincent Wong
Over Run Over

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 2015)
6 Jul–
1 Apr
Come Home Love (sr. 2)
愛·回家
191Law Chun-ngok (producer); Siu Long, Tsui Dat-chor, Tong Kin-ping, Lo Mei-wan, Sin Chui-ching (writers); Louis Cheung, Priscilla Wong, Owen Cheung, Quinn Ho, James Ng, Katy Kung, Evergreen Mak, Lee Fung, Helen Ma "愛同行" (Walk With Love)
by Fred Cheng
22 Sitcom [2]
4 Apr–
6 Jan
(to 2017)
Come Home Love: Dinner at 8
愛·回家之八時入席
200Sandy Shaw, Law Chun-ngok (producers); Shaw, Choi Suk-yin, Sin Chui-ching, Ma Chun-ying (writers); Teresa Mo, Wayne Lai, Chung King-fai, Power Chan, Florence Kwok, Angela Tong, William Hu, Mark Ma, Veronica Shiu, Jessica Kan, Eric Li, Anthony Wong "完美的生活" (Perfect Life)
by Jinny Ng
TBA Sitcom [3]

Second line-up

These dramas air in Hong Kong from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday on Jade.

BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
(from 2015)
7 Dec–
10 Jan
The Executioner
刀下留人
26Law Chun-ngok (producer); Sin Tsui-ching (writer); Kenny Wong, Maggie Shiu, Mat Yeung, Katy Kung, Elaine Yiu, Joel Chan, Bowie Wu, Hugo Ng, Stanley Cheung "相信明天" (A Better Tomorrow)
by Hubert Wu
23 Historical period drama [4]
11 Jan–
5 Feb
Love as a Predatory Affair
愛情食物鏈
21Steven Tsui (producer); Lau Chi-wah, Yung Sin-ying (writers); Kitty Yuen, King Kong Lee, Jason Chan Chi-san, Samantha Ko, Stephanie Ho, Brian Tse, Timothy Cheng, Griselda Yeung "愛情食物鏈" (Love Chain)
by Stephanie Ho
27 Romantic comedy
[5]
09 Feb–
27 Mar
Short End of the Stick
公公出宮
35Marco Law (producer); Kwan Chung-ling (writer); Wayne Lai, Nancy Wu, Edwin Siu, Power Chan, Raymond Cho, David Chiang, Natalie Tong, Rosina Lam, Grace Wong, Rachel Kan, Yoyo Chen "藍天白雲" (Blue Sky)
by Sammy Sum
28 Period drama, Comedy [6]
28 Mar–
22 Apr
The Last Healer In Forbidden City
末代御醫
20Nelson Cheung (producer); Wong Kwok-fai (writer); Roger Kwok, Tavia Yeung, Law Lan, Pierre Ngo, JJ Jia, Jonathan Cheung, Rebecca Zhu, Lam Tsz-sin "靈魂的痛" (Agony)
by Hubert Wu
23Historical period medical drama [7]
25 Apr–
27 May
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
火線下的江湖大佬
25Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Kent Cheng, Alice Chan, Eliza Sam, Mat Yeung, Tommy Wong, Kingdom Yuen, Joel Chan "火線下" (Line of Fire)
by Fred Cheng
24Comedy [8]
30 May–
3 Jul
Presumed Accidents
純熟意外
28Andy Chan (producer); Lam Lai-mei (writer); Lawrence Ng, Sisley Choi, Selena Li, Lai Lok-yi, Raymond Cho, Joyce Tang, Snow Suen "命運的意外" (Unexpected Fate)
by Hubert Wu
23Crime, Suspense
[9]
4 Jul–
29 Jul
Between Love & Desire
完美叛侶
20Au Yiu-hing (producer); Lam Chung-bong (writer); Moses Chan, Maggie Shiu, Ben Wong, Rachel Kan, Roxanne Tong, Brian Chu "最後一次分手" (The Last Breakup)
by Jinny Ng
23Romantic drama
1 Aug–
26 Aug
Daddy Dearest
超能老豆
20Poon Ka-tak (producer); Lo Mei-wan (writer); Johnson Lee, Jason Chan Chi-san, Mandy Wong, Candice Chiu, Alice Chan, Jerry Ku "爸爸" (Daddy)
by Hubert Wu
23Family drama
29 Aug–
21 Oct
Brother's Keeper II
巨輪II
39 Amy Wong (producer); Cheng Sing-mo (writer); Edwin Siu, Kristal Tin, Grace Chan, Louis Yuen, Steven Cheung, Hugo Ng, Jade Leung, Mat Yeung, Tsui Wing, Ali Lee, Ruco Chan, Linda Chung, Jess Sum "誰可改變" (No One Can Change)
by Ruco Chan
23Drama [12]
24 Oct–
9 Dec
Two Steps from Heaven
幕後玩家
35Joe Chan (producer); Kwan Chung-ling, Cheng Sing-mo (writers); Bosco Wong, Edwin Siu, Louis Cheung, Priscilla Wong, Katy Kung, Alice Chan, 6 Wing, Moon Lau "造王" (King)
by Hubert Wu
24Drama [13]
12 Dec–
1 Jan
(to 2017)
Rogue Emperor
流氓皇帝
17Poon Ka-tak (producer); Chan Kam-ling (writer); Kenneth Ma, Niki Chow, Benjamin Yuen, Mandy Wong, Brian Tse, Jerry Ku, Harriet Yeung, 6-Wing "四方" (Four Sides)
by Hoffman Cheng
"心暖" (Heart Warm)
by Kenneth Ma, Niki Chow
"乾杯" (Cheers)
by Hoffman Cheng, Ronald Law, Yao Bin
21Period drama, Romantic comedy [14]

Third line-up

These dramas air in Hong Kong from 9:30pm to 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday on Jade.

  Background shading indicates dramas not produced by TVB.
BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
(from 2015)
28 Dec–
17 Jan
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer
無心法師
20Karen Tsai (producer); Lin Yufen, Gao Linpao (directors); Elvis Han, Gina Jin, Sebrina Chen, Zhang Ruoyun, Mike, Ian Wang "記住忘記我" (Remember To Forget Me)
by Alfred Hui
22Period drama, Fantasy [15]
18 Jan–
6 Feb
Speed of Life
鐵馬戰車
20Andy Chan (producer); Shek Hoi-ting, Tsui Dat-chor, Cheng Sing-mo (writers); Kenny Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Natalie Tong, Sisley Choi, Pat Poon, Carlo Ng, Rachel Kan, Raymond Cho, Pierre Ngo, Jack Wu, KK Cheung "同步" (Same Pace)
by Justin Lo
27 Police procedural
09 Feb–
28 Feb
K9 Cop
警犬巴打
20Wong Wai-sing (producer); Chan Kam-ling (writer); Bosco Wong, Linda Chung, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Tracy Chu, Oscar Leung, Angel Chiang, Rebecca Chan, Jerry Ku, Kayi Cheung "你懂我" (You Understand Me)
by Linda Chung
"聽海" (Listen to the Sea)
by Vivian Koo
26Police comedy
29 Feb–
20 Mar
Fashion War
潮流教主
20Dave Fong (producer); Wong Wai-keung (writer); Moses Chan, Him Law, Sisley Choi, Ali Lee, Roxanne Tong, Joel Chan, Vivien Yeo, Koni Lui, Jeannie Chan, Hanjin Tan, Leanne Li "潮流" (Trend) by Damon Chui24Drama
21 Mar–
10 Apr
Over Run Over
EU超時任務
22Lam Chi-wah (producer); Ng Lap-kwong (writer); Vincent Wong, Tracy Chu, Benjamin Yuen, Zoie Tam, Moon Lau, Pal Sinn, Christine Kuo, Rebecca Zhu "最真心一對" (True Lovers)
by Stephanie Ho
25 Sci-fi, Thriller
11 Apr–
15 May
Blue Veins
33Joe Chan (producer); Yip Tin-shing, Lo Mei-wan Chan Po-yin (writers); Kevin Cheng, Kay Tse, Grace Chan, Wong You-nam, Anjaylia Chan, 6-Wing, Winki Lai, Joel Chan, Eddie Kwan, Dickson Yu "諸神混亂" (Immortal Chaos)
by Kay Tse
"天地不容" (Intolerance)
by Hubert Wu
"The Only One"
by Stephanie Ho
22Fantasy [20]
16 May–
26 June
Nirvana in Fire
瑯琊榜
47Hou Hongliang (producer); Kong Sheng, Li Xue (directors); Hai Yan (writer); Hu Ge, Wang Kai, Liu Tao, Victor Huang, Chen Long, Leo Wu "問天" (God Knows)
by Alfred Hui
"可以背負更多" (Suffering)
by Jinny Ng
18 Historical period political drama, Wuxia [21]
27 June–
31 Jul
House of Spirits
一屋老友記
31Dave Fong (producer); Ma Chun-wing (writer); Bobby Au-yeung, Nancy Wu, Joyce Tang, Jonathan Cheung, Koni Lui, Bob Cheung, Bowie Wu, Helena Law, Lau Kong "愛的溫暖" (The Warmth of Love)
by Edwin Siu
27Comedy, Supernatural, Family [22]
1 Aug–
28 Aug
A Fist Within Four Walls
城寨英雄
28 Jazz Boon (producer); Yip Tin-shing, Steffie Lai (writers); Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu, Benjamin Yuen, Carlo Ng, Philip Ng, Yuen Qiu, Lam Tsz-sin, Grace Wong, Moon Lau "圍城" (Siege)
by Ruco Chan
"從未知道你最好"
(Never Know You Are the Best)
by Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu
27Period drama, Martial arts, Action
29 Aug–
18 Sep
Inspector Gourmet
為食神探
20Leung Choi-yuen (producer); Ng Siu-tung (writer); Kenneth Ma, Louis Yuen, Priscilla Wong, Eliza Sam, Oscar Leung, Jacqueline Wong, Elvina Kong, Eric Li, Joe Junior "誘心人" (Enticing)
by Jinny Ng
"我記不起" (I Can't Remember)
by Linda Chung
22Detective comedy
19 Sep–
16 Oct
Law & Disorder
律政強人
28Marco Law (producer); Wong Wai-keung (writer); Alex Fong Chung-shun, Liu Kai-chi, Ali Lee, Mandy Wong, Raymond Cho, Florence Kwok, Matthew Ho, Chung King-fai, Griselda Yeung, Ram Chiang "公義的抉擇" (Choice of Justice)
by Hubert Wu
"Can You See"
by Kayee Tam
23Legal drama
17 Oct–
18 Nov
My Lover From the Planet Meow
來自喵喵星的妳
32Steven Tsui (producer); Lam Siu-chi, Yung Sin-ying (writers); Moses Chan, Kristal Tin, Nancy Wu, Eddie Kwan, Vivien Yeo, Ram Chiang, Pierre Ngo "喵喵" (Meow Meow)
by Alvin Ng, Auston Lam, Penny Chan (feat. C-Kwan, Moses Chan)
"得寵" (Pamper)
by Kristal Tin, Nancy Wu
21Romantic comedy
20 Nov–
17 Dec
Dead Wrong
致命復活
28Lam Chi-wah (producer); Ng Siu-tung (writer); Roger Kwok, Joey Meng, Kenny Wong, Vincent Wong, Rebecca Zhu, Stephanie Ho, Zoie Tam, KK Cheung "不可告人" (Cannot Be Told)
by Vincent Wong
"愛需要勇氣" (Love Takes Courage)
by Stephanie Ho
22Drama, Suspense
19 Dec–
14 Jan
(to 2017)
No Reserve
巾幗梟雄之諜血長天
26 Lee Tim-sing (producer); Ip Kwong-yam (writer); Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, Edwin Siu, Sire Ma, Yoyo Chen, Susan Tse, Lee Shing-cheong, Lau Kong, Helena Law, Cecilia Fong, Eric Li, King Kong Lee "孤嶺花" (Solitary Flower)
by Kay Tse
20Period drama, Thriller

Weekend dramas

These dramas air in Hong Kong every Saturday or Sunday night from 8:00pm to 9:00pm on Jade.

BroadcastEnglish title
(Chinese title)
Eps.Cast and crewTheme song(s)Avg. ratingGenreRef.
16 Apr–
21 May
ICAC Investigators 2016
廉政行動2016
5Catherine Tsang, Raymond Ng, Anita Law (producers); Herman Yau (director); Kenneth Ma, Natalie Tong, Ruco Chan, Lai Lok-yi, Kevin Tong, Arnold Kwok, Karmen Kwok, Kelly Fu, Daniel Chau Wilson Yun "ICAC Investigators Theme"17.4 Police procedural [29]

myTV SUPER original programs

The following are original programs distributed by myTV SUPER, a video on demand streaming media service developed and operated by TVB. The service also offers exclusive distribution of non-TVB programs in Hong Kong.

Drama

English title
(Traditional Chinese title)
GenreLanguageEps.PremiereStudioNotesRef.
Come with Me
性在有情
Romantic comedy Cantonese 204 June 2016 TVB 5 episodes released every Saturday
The Hiddens
隱世者們
Crime, Action-thriller Cantonese 2022 September 2016Gary Tang Productions
No Reserve
巾幗梟雄之諜血長天
Period drama, Thriller Cantonese 301 October 2016 TVB 4 episodes released every Saturday; 5 episodes released on first and last Saturday

Film

English title
(Traditional Chinese title)
GenreLanguageStudioReleaseRef.
A Time of Love II
愛情來的時候2
Romance Cantonese TVB Part 1: 28 May 2016
Part 2: 4 June 2016

Notes

References

  1. "TVB 2016 Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  2. "Come Home Love 2" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. "Come Home Love: Dinner at 8" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  4. "The Executioner". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  5. "Love as a Predatory Affair". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  6. "Short End of the Stick". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  7. "The Last Healer In Forbidden City". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  8. "My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  9. "Presumed Accidents". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  10. "Between Love & Desire" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  11. "Daddy Dearest" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  12. "Brother's Keeper II" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  13. "Two Steps from Heaven" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  14. "Rogue Emperor" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  15. "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  16. "Speed of Life" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  17. "K9 Cop" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  18. "Fashion War" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  19. "Over Run Over" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  20. "Blue Veins" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  21. "Nirvana in Fire" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  22. "House of Spirits" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  23. "A Fist Within Four Walls" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  24. "Inspector Gourmet" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  25. "Law dis-Order" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  26. "My Lover From the Planet Meow" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  27. "Dead Wrong" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  28. "No Reserve" (in Chinese). TVB.com. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  29. "ICAC Investigators 2016". TVB.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 26 April 2016.