Stealing Seconds Theme Song
The theme song for Stealing Seconds is "Most Unforgettable Day" (最難忘一天), by Hubert Wu. The ending theme song is by Hana Kuk, entitled "Back to the Past" (回到以前).
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Overview - Stealing Seconds
Benjamin Yuen, an executive producer at a planning company, has to deal with the pressure and demands from his boss, as well as the complaints of his subordinates. Every day, he is exhausted by his...
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Deep in the Realm of Conscience Connection
Wu Zetian (Rebecca Chan in The Greatness of a Hero) is the mother of Emperor Zhongzong (Raymond Cho in The Greatness of a Hero), Emperor Ruizong (Lee Lung Kei in Deep in the Realm of Conscience) and...
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Overview - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Steven Ma and his aunt Alice Chan stage a political coup. They summarily execute Michelle Yim, who was encroaching on the throne, and support Lee Lung Kei in...
View ArticleDeep in the Realm of Conscience Theme Song
Nancy Wu sings the theme song for Deep in the Realm of Conscience, entitled "No Regrets, No Qualms" (無悔無愧).The sub-theme song is "Bright Moon and Ocean" (明月與海), by Steven Ma and Nancy Wu.
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Historical Context: Emperor Xuanzong
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (唐玄宗) was the ninth emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He presided over one of the golden ages of the Tang Dynasty during his first three decades on the throne, but also saw the...
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The Revenge of Savio Tsang
Spoiler ahead!Wu Youji (武攸暨) was a nephew of Wu Zetian and second husband of Princess Taiping. His marriage to the princess came about after her first husband was put to death for treason. Wu Zetian...
View ArticleSuccession War Crash Course
It's time to brush up on your historical knowledge before Succession War airs with this crash course!Lesson 1:Lesson 2:Lesson 3:Lesson 4:
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Overview - Succession War
Ruco Chan supported imperial prince Shaun Tam to be emperor. After the Qianlong Emperor dies, Shaun persuades Ruco's son (Matthew Ho) and confidant (Joel Chan) to turn on Ruco as he seeks to eliminate...
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Ruco Chan sings the theme song for Succession War, "Regretful Separation" (悔別離).
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Succession War Connection
Let’s situate Succession War in the TVB Qing Dynasty world.As you will recall, Ben Wong played the Yongzheng Emperor in Gilded Chopsticks.He is the father of the Qianlong Emperor, played by KK Cheung...
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TVB's 8th Imperial Prince
Q: Who does TVB call on to play the 8th Imperial Prince (and yes, it has to be the 8th)?A: Savio TsangIn Lost in the Chamber of Love, the 8th Prince plotted a rebellion.In The King of Yesterday and...
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Overview - Who Wants A Baby?
An unexpected pregnancy disrupts the plans of married couple, Ali Lee and Chris Lai. They initially hoped to rely on their mothers for help, but their mothers have opposite methods of raising the baby,...
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6th Anniversary
Causal TVB turns 6! Yay!When I first started this blog, I never thought about how long I wanted to keep this blog, how often I would post, or what I would really do with it. That is why I came up with...
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#SaveTimeless
Readers of this blog know that I love historical dramas. I even tolerate the "historical" dramas from TVB. I love historical dramas because it is a fun way to learn about history. TV puts a face to the...
View ArticleWho Wants a Baby? Theme Song
The theme song for Who Wants a Baby? is by Kayee Tam, entitled "Having You" (有了你)
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Movie Challenge
I was recently challenged on Twitter to post my 10 favourite movies. Here were my choices (in order of posting):1. Inception - the concept was mind-blowing and the film was a masterpiece by Christopher...
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Deep in the Realm of Conscience Thoughts
Producer: Mui Siu ChingGenre: HistoricalCast: Steven Ma, Nancy Wu, Annie Liu, Kenneth Ma, Edwin Siu, Alice Chan, Chrissie Chau, Jacqueline WongThis series tried to do too much. It started as a...
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Historical Context: Li Chengqi
Li Chengqi (李成器) was the eldest son of Emperor Ruizong. At the age of six, he was named crown prince when his father became emperor, but he was demoted from that position when his grandmother, Wu...
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Historical Context: Heshen
Heshen (和珅) was a prominent Qing official during the Qianlong era. He is known as the most corrupt official in Chinese history, accumulating a personal wealth that was equivalent to 15 years of the...
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