Highs and Lows () is a Hong Kong television crime drama serial produced by TVB under executive producer Lam Chi-wah. The drama stars Michael Miu, Raymond Lam, Kate Tsui, Elaine Ng, Ella Koon, and Ben Wong. It originally aired from 24 September to 4 November 2012, on Hong Kong's Jade, and ran for 30 episodes.
Synopsis As a Senior Inspector of the Narcotics Bureau Operation Unit, Gordon Heung (Michael Miu) profoundly abhors evil. He and Wai Sai-Lok (Raymond Lam) – Senior Inspector of the Intelligence Unit – have closely co-operated with each other as peer mentors, frequently solving drug trafficking cases for the Police Force. During an operation to knock down the targets, Sai-Lok discovers clues that Gordon is most likely the corrupt cop in a collusion conspiracy with drug dealers. Apart from launching a secret investigation into Gordon, Sai-Lok is also alienated from him by the evil-willed Chief Inspector of the Operation Unit – Brian Poon (Ben Wong). Having undergone various disputes against each other, the long-term brotherly relationship between Sai-Lok and Gordon appears full of contradictions.
Meanwhile, following an investigation, Sai-Lok falls in love with a snitch – Pat Chan (Kate Tsui), who suffers from low self-esteem due to her humble beginning. Deliberately denying her affection to Sai-Lok, Pat gives up on him so that his secret admirer – Sandy Ko (Ella Koon), a rookie police officer – can have the chance, leading to a subtle relationship among the three. Feeling life is so dreary, Pat ultimately digs her own grave by becoming a new generation of drug dealers, involved in drug trafficking and provoking the police force. With intense sorrow, Sai-Lok then joins forces with Gordon against Pat, waging a chain of bitter battles.
Production A trailer for the TVB 2012 Sales Presentation trailer was shot earlier during October 2011 and the Sales Presentation was aired on 17 December 2011. The trailer featured Roger Kwok, Michael Miu, Kevin Cheng, Kate Tsui, and Joyce Tang. Kwok portrayed a triad mole sent to the Narcotics Bureau (NB), Miu portrayed an undercover cop from NB, Cheng portrayed an NB officer, Tsui portrayed a pregnant drug dealer and Tang portrayed Miu's wife. Kwok, Cheng and Tang were unable to film due to conflicting schedules. As a result, Elaine Ng, Raymond Lam, and Ella Koon were added. A costume ceremony was held on 18 January 2012 at Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One at 12:30 p.m.
Cast Main cast Cast Role DescriptionMichael Miu Heung Wing (Gordon)向榮 NB Operational Unit Senior Inspector (SIP) Undercover Cop in Episodes 1-3 Helen's ex-husband, later reconciled Best friends with Ho Kwai, Cheng Chi Seng and Nin Yau Fu Betrayed the police because of brotherhood but still a righteous cop in the end Killed by Wai Sai Lok unintentionally in Episode 30Raymond Lam Wai Sai Lok (Happy)韋世樂NB Intelligence Unit Senior Inspector (SIP)Poon Hok Lai's rival Pursues and loves Chan Ka Pik Ko Hei Suen's superior and good friendKo Hei Suen's love interest Killed Gordon in Episode 30 unintentionallyRaises Chan Ka Pik & Poon Hok Lai's son in Episode 30Kate TsuiChan Ka Pik (Pat)陳家碧 Bar fist gamer, later drug dealer for revengeChan Ka Jun's sister Loves Wai Sai Lok and also his love interest Ko Hei Suen's love rival and good friendDied after giving birth to Poon Hok Lai's son and getting shot by Poon Hok Lai while trying to protect Wai Sai Lok in Episode 30Elaine NgMadam Yu (Helen)于詠彤NB Financial Investigation Unit Chief Inspector (CIP) Gordon's ex-wife but later reconciledIvan's girlfriend, but later broke up Married Gordon at his funeralKo Hei Suen's cousinElla KoonKo Hei Suen (Sandy)高希璇NB Intelligence Unit Officer Loves Wai Sai Lok Poon Hok Lai's love interest Chan Ka Pik's love rival and good friendHelen's cousinPromoted to Operation Unit Inspector (IP) in Episode 30Ben WongPoon Hok Lai (Brian)潘學禮 Main VillainFormer OCTB Senior Inspector. Promoted to Operation Unit Chief Inspector in episode 3Esther's ex-boyfriendWai Sai Lok's rivalPursued Ko Hei Suen then later gave upLeaves police force in Episode 25, became 2nd "Agent"Killed Ng Dak Tim in Episode 29Misled Wai Sai Lok to kill Gordon in Ep 30Used and killed Chan Ka Pik during Episodes 27-30 Died in an explosion in Episode 30Discovered he had an accidental son with Chan Ka Pik in Episode 30Gordon's employer Ep 26-30
Other cast Cast Role Description Jin Au-yeung Ng Dak Tim (沙膽添)吳德添 Chan Ka Pik's best friend. Likes Chan Ka Pik. Died in Ep 29 after being pushed off a building by Poon Hok Lai after failing to assassinate him. Derek Kok Ho Kwai (阿鬼)何葵 Operation Unit officer. Best friends with Gordon, Cheng Chi Seng, and Nin Yau Fu. Threatened by "Agent" to work as a "dirty" cop. Rescued by Gordon before he was killed by "Agent"'s assassin in Episode 24. Kills "Agent" and his assassin, but eventually commits suicide because of his refusal to surrender himself in Episode 25. Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) Cheng Chi Seng (準哥) 鄭志成 Operation Unit officer. Best friends with Gordon, Ho Kwai and Nin Yau Fu. Surrendered and went to jail in Episode 30. Alex Lam (林子善) Nin Yau Fu (數據富)年有富 Operation Unit officer. Best friends with Gordon, Ho Kwai, and Cheng Chi Seng. Esther's boyfriend. Surrendered and went to jail in Episode 30. Jack Hui Operation Wing officer Ho Kwan Sing (何君誠) CIB officer Patrick Dunn(鄧梓峰) Senior Superintendent of Police and head of NB. Yeung Ching Wah (楊證樺) CIB officer Lam King Kong (林敬剛) CIB officer Kayi Cheung Operation Wing officer Hugo Wong (黃子衡) Lee Kei Ching李紀正 NB officer Max Cheung (張達倫) CIB officer Kirby Lam (林秀怡) Finance officer Lily Ho Poon Hok Lai's mother Sells ice cream Lily Leung (梁舜燕) Gordon's mother Eileen Yeow Ho Kwai's wife Ho Chun Hin(何俊軒) Yu Chi Ming (余子明) Poon Hok Lai's father Sells ice cream Bryant Mak (麥子樂) Chan Ka Jun陳家俊 Chan Ka Pik's younger brother who killed in Ep 20. Lily Ho (何傲兒) Esther Poon Hok Lai's Ex Girlfriend later gets back together but breaks up again due to Poon using her for sexual pleasures. Nin Yau Fu's girlfriend. Ko Chun Man (高俊文) Chan Ka Pik's father Took on drugs. Sold drugs to Chan Ka Pik's best friend Jenny which led to her death. Later, he was murdered in jail by the orders of Poon Hok Lai while serving sentences on his drug dealing activities. Rosanne Lui (呂珊) Cheung Chi Seng's wife Yiu Ho Ching (姚浩政) Geoffrey Wong (黃子雄) Ivan Helen's boyfriend, but later broke up. Participated in dealing with illegal proceeds. Killed by Helen when she tried to rescue Gordon. Rainbow Ching (程可為) Ko Hei Suen's mother Oscar LeungChong Chuk-yuen (莊卓源)Guest Stars NB officersKo Hei-shuen's subordinates in episode 30 (see "Tiger Cubs")Him LawYu Hok-lai (俞學禮)Vincent Wong Yau Chun-hin (邱駿軒)Benjamin YuenTse Kar-sing (謝家星)
Awards and nominations Nominated – My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Supporting Actor (Ben Wong) Won – 2012 TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character (Kate Tsui) Nominated – 2012 TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama
Viewership ratings The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership. Week Originally Aired Episodes Average Points Peaking Points References 1 24–28 September 2012 1 – 5 29 — 2 1–5 October 2012 6 – 10 29 — 3 8–12 October 2012 11 – 15 31 — 4 15–18 October 2012 16 – 19 30 — 5 23–26 October 2012 20 – 23 29 — 6 29 October – 2 November 2012 24 – 28 30 — 4 November 2012 29 – 30 35 38
International Broadcast – NTV7 – Mediacorp Channel U and Mediacorp Channel 8 – HTV2
References
External links Official TVB website K-TVB.net