The Four () is a 2015 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel Si Da Ming Bu (; The Four Great Constables) by Woon Swee Oan. It starred Hans Zhang, Yang Yang, William Chan and Mao Zijun, and was first aired on Hunan TV from 17 March to 23 June 2015.
Synopsis During the Ming dynasty, there are four detectives – Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou – known for their fighting prowess and keen insight in solving challenging murder mysteries. Lengxue saves Chu Limo, who is on the run from the imperial palace. Zhuge Zhengwo finds out that Chu Limo is Xia Hongyao's daughter, and takes her under his care. Lengxue and Chu Limo initially do not get along, but their relationship gradually takes a meaningful turn through difficult times. An Shigeng wants to get rid of the four detectives, who have exposed his numerous crimes and evil deeds. He uses Yao Jihua's jealousy of Lengxue and Chu Limo's relationship to harm them. Together, the four detectives work together to bring down An Shigeng. At the same time, they each find their own happiness.
Cast Main (The Four Constables) Hans Zhang as Lengxue Prince of the Wolf tribe, and a skilled swordsman. He is cold and silent due to his turmoils and painful past. He initially had a rocky relationship with Chu Limo, but later fell in love with her. Yang Yang as Wuqing A calm, gentle and otherworldly gentleman. He specializes in using the fan and other hidden weapons. He gets into various romance entanglements with Nangong Ruyin, Chu Limo and Mu Xue, but wasn't able to achieve happiness. William Chan as Zhuiming An optimistic, cheerful and loyal man. He is an expert in qinggong, and loves to drink wine. He loves Princess Ziluo. Mao Zijun as Tieshou A boxer who uses his iron fists as weapon. He possesses a royal demeanor and is also very helpful, constantly standing up against injustice. He loves Ling Yiyi.
Supporting Janine Chang as Chu Limo / Chu Yingxue Xia Hongyao's daughter. She possesses a talented gift for reading people's minds. While escaping from the imperial's palace's beauty draft, she was saved by Lengxue and becomes a maid at Shenhou Mansion. Mickey He as An Shidi The main antagonist, responsible for all the evil deeds; including the murder of Lengxue's family. He wants to become the Emperor to seek revenge for his lover, Diewu. He uses the Soul Pill to control the four villains, Wen Ruyu and Wen Wuchang, and manipulates them to achieve his goals. Emma Wu as Ling Yiyi A simple-minded and loyal girl, who can do anything for the man she loves. She is used by enemies and her body becomes poisonous. Jia Qing as Ji Yaohua Fierce and stubborn, her father’s official rank makes it easier for her to become a leading female guard. Being in love and betrothed to Lengxue, his blooming love with Limo leaves her susceptible to An Shidi's schemes. Huang Wenhao as Zhuge Zhengwo The teacher of Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou. He discovers Chu Limo and taught her the art of reading minds, passed down from Xia Hongyao. Hao Zejia as Nunu Lengxue's childhood friend and foster sister. A descendant of the wolf tribe. Meng Yixuan as Nangong Ruyan Wuqing's love interest. She was later forced to become An Shidi's wife due to her resemblance with Diewu. Wang Shuang as Muxue Princess of Qingge Tribe. She admires Wuqing. Jiang Yuchen as Princess Ziluo The Imperial Princess. Unruly and capricious; she initially fell in love with Lengxue, but later develops a relationship with Zhuiming.
Extended Yang Mingna as Jiao Yang (Zhuge Zhengwo's love interest, Mingyuelou's lady boss) Chen Yun as Ye'er (Limo's good friend, a servant at Shenhou Mansion) Wang Haiyang as Yu Chuntong (Leader of Liushanmen, An Shidi's confidante) Liu Xin as Liu Chunping (Shenhou Mansion's head servant. She likes Lengxue and Wuqing) Zhou Shaodong as Prince Xiang Qian Yongchen as Yan Zhao (One of the four villains) Zhou Muyin as Tang Chou (One of the four villains) Ma Wenlong as Shu Wan (One of the four villains) Cheng Cheng as Zhao Hao (One of the four villains) Li Tengjing as Wen Ruyu (The synonym of death. He often concocts poison to harm people) Ma Kui as Wen Wuchang (Wen Ruyu's son) Ying Haoming as Mo Erchi (Crown Prince of a tribe. He likes Limo) Liu Sitong as Xia Hongyao (Limo's mother, a nun at Shengyue Sect who specializes in reading people's minds. She previously had a relationship with Lengxue's father) Qiu Yueli as Chu Yanliang (Limo's father) Meng Yixuan as Diewu (An Shidi's love interest)
Special appearances He Jiayi as Aqina (leader of Shengyue Sect) Michelle Bai as Nine-tailed Fox Han Dong as Zhang Sheng (Nine-tailed Fox's husband) Liu Changde as Zhao Jinlong Zhang Meng as Huilan (Zhao Jinlong's wife) Zheng Shuang as Wen Bing'er (Wen Ruyi's niece, a disabled physician) Huang Ming as Master Du (A man in love with Ziluo, but was used by her as a pawn to make Zhuiming jealous) Zong Fengyan as Master Wuhen (A playboy and womanizer)
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Reception The drama is a commercial success. It maintained the number one spot in its timeslot during broadcast, with an average viewership rating of 0.729% (CSM50) and 0.82% (nationwide). The series was especially popular with the younger audiences due to its main cast of flower boys.
Ratings +Premiere ratings in Diamond TheaterAir dateEpisodeUnit nameCSM50 city network ratingsNational Internet ratingsRatingsAudience shareRankRatingsAudience shareRankMarch 17, 20151-2Xiu Nu flees0.8385.01310.896.901March 18, 20153-40.6764.14510.786.411March 24, 20155-6Streptocarpus reproduction0.5803.76010.695.981March 25, 20157-80.7204.60110.736.221March 31, 20159-10Mindfulness0.7724.66610.836.651April 1, 201511-120.7964.63610.907.011April 7, 201513-14Shadowless illusion0.6113.81610.887.121April 8, 201515-160.5453.4810.837.071April 14, 201517-18Love at the bottom of the cliff0.8135.08810.978.181April 15, 201519-200.8685.5811.038.821April 21, 201521-22Meet indefinitely0.8195.52611.019.051April 22, 201523-240.9145.85110.988.731April 28, 201525-26Love Poison0.8185.05810.786.461April 29, 201527-280.8174.691---May 5, 201529-30What is love0.7104.27910.766.151May 6, 201531-320.7164.3761---May 12, 201533-34Invisible hand0.6874.21810.695.531May 13, 201535-360.7364.33910.665.181May 19, 201537-38Difficult book0.6133.68710.634.971May 20, 201539-400.6404.0991---May 26, 201541-42Love-hate dilemma0.593.77910.776.241May 27, 201543-440.553.7410.756.671June 2, 201545-46Battle demon0.8635.3251---June 3, 201547-480.8065.05711.058.401Average ratings0.7294.53410.826.831
Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Broadcast ChannelLocationBroadcast start dateNoteHunan TVMainland ChinaMarch 17, 2015Tuesday, Wednesday 22:00 - 24:00 (two eps)Chunghwa TVKoreaJune 22, 2015Monday to Friday 22:00 (two eps)Astro HDMalaysiaJuly 12, 2015Every Sunday 13:00 (five eps), Monday to Friday 18:00 (replay) CTV TaiwanTaiwanOctober 5, 2015Monday to Friday 20:00Zhongtian Entertainment TaiwanOctober 5, 2015Monday to Friday 22:00Channel 7ThailandMay 8, 2017Monday - Thursday at 2:10 pmJakTVIndonesiaMay 27, 2017Aired with title of "The Four Detectives". Saturday to Sunday at 20:30.NECOJapanJuly 21, 2017Every Friday at 19: 00
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