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Face to Fate

Written by krystal

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Cast: Frankie Lam, Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung, Selena Li, David Chiang, Derek Kwok, Nancy Wu, Anne Heung, Felix Lok, Chun Wong, Wong Ching, Savio Tsang
Length: 30 episodes
Genre: Period Wuxia
Producer: Kwan Wing Chun
Scriptwriters: Choi Suk Yin & Yip Sai Hong

Synopsis:

According to the practice in the martial world, a duel between the virtuous sects and the evil cults is to be arranged every five years, in which five representatives from each side are involved and the winning party will be appointed the leader of the martial world for the coming five years. A number of kung-fu masters from the virtuous sects have been mysteriously assassinated before the upcoming duel. Li Bo Yee (Frankie Lam Man Lung), who is an expert in martial arts and physiognomy reading, is to look for some other potential representatives.

Lai Yeuk Yee (Raymond Lam Fung), a gifted physician hired by the evil cults, has been trying to put a spoke in Bo Yee’s wheel. As instructed by his master, Ko Shu Tin (Felix Lok Ying Kwan), he attempts to kill Bo Yee. Tin is actually Bo Yee’s long-lost apprentice brother. When he was younger, Tin believed that the evil side would prevail as prophesied and therefore went over to the Heavenly Desired Palace. For the sake of Peace and the virtuous sects, Bo Yee is already gearing up for a fight with Yeuk Yee!

Credits: TVFE Drama Warehouse (which doesn’t exist anymore)
sourced from MetalAZNWarrior from TVB Musings

Weekly Ratings:
Unavailable as this series was only released on TVB Pay Vision.

Official Website:
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Trailers
Trailer 1
Trailer 2

News, Interviews, Behind the Scenes
TVB8
K-100
On-set: K-100
On-set: TVB8 Part 1 | Part 2

Image Gallery
SPCNET TV
TVBFANSQUARE
Opening/Closing Screencaps from K for TVB
Episodes 1 & 2 Screencaps from K for TVB
Episodes 3 & 4 Screencaps from K for TVB
Episode 5 Screencaps from K for TVB

Soundtrack
Cleaving Chaste and Chopping Thorns (Raymond Lam)
To Be Near (Frankie Lam & Tavia Yeung)

Episodic Summaries & Episodic Thoughts

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Episode 3: djfrostbite
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Episode 13-18: djfrostbite
Episode 16: KTVB
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Episode 18: KTVB
Episode 19: KTVB
Episode 19-29: djfrostbite
Episode 20: KTVB
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Episode 25: KTVB
Episode 26: KTVB
Episode 27: KTVB
Episode 28: KTVB
Episode 29: KTVB
Episode 30: KTVB | djfrostbite

Special Write Ups
An essay from TVB focus
Same Cast, Mixing Characters from K for TVB
Awaiting… from djfrostbit e
Initial thoughts and facts from djfrostbite

Reviews
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Categories: Costume, Period, Wuxia

Feb
08

A Change of Destiny

Written by krystal

Cast: Steven Ma, Benny Chan, Shirley Yeung, Selena Li, Yuen Wah, Mimi Lo, Lau Kong, Kwok Fung, Rebecca Chan, Joel Chan
Length: 20 episodes
Genre: Ancient
Producer: Tsui Yu On
Scriptwriter: Ng Siu Tung

Synopsis:

Wind and Clouds Change
Mountains and Rivers are Chaotic
Secretly, the Heavens Control Destiny
After all Chance has been Calculated
Why not Return to the Way of the Righteous

Yip Yeung (Benny Chan Ho Man) is very interested in the “Back Pushing Diagrams” (The Book of Destiny), which according to folk legend can foretell the future and help people to find luck and avoid tragedy. Yuen Hei (Steven Ma Chun Wai) capitalizes on this opportunity and tries to make money from him with a fake set of diagrams, but he is discovered by Lee Sing Tin, who has changed his name to Wan Chung Hok (Yuen Wah).

It turns out that he once presented the diagrams to the Emperor Zhao Kuangyin (Kwok Fung), helping him gain his throne. With a deep understanding in foretelling destinies, he accepts Yeung and Hei as his students and hopes to pass on his lifelong knowledge. Yeung later also becomes the student of another master Nam Fong Man (Lau Kong). Man uses Yeung in hopes of seizing back the imperial throne.

Yeung finds out from Man that he is a descendant from the last dynasty’s royal family. As a result, he uses his prediction skills in a pledge to turn back the Sung emperor and take back his own right to the throne; however, no matter how much he tries to calculate his destiny, he only meets with a tragic ending…

Credits: Em from TVBspace

Adjustments to the synopsis given by TVB (from K for TVB):
Yuen Wah did not take Benny as his student. Benny wanted him to but this did not end up happening. Benny also does not become the student of the evil fortunte teller guy (Nam Fong Man).

Weekly Ratings:
Episodes 01-05: 29 points
Episodes 06-10: 29 points
Episodes 11-15: 30 points
Episodes 16-20: 30 points

Official Website: tvb.com

Trailers
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
Trailer 3
Trailer 4
Trailer 5

News, Interviews, Behind the Scenes
Blessing Ceremony
Series Preview & Character Introductions

Episodic Summaries & Episodic Thoughts
Episode 1: KTVB
Episode 2: KTVB
Episode 3: KTVB
Episode 4: KTVB
Episode 5: KTVB
Episode 6: KTVB
Episode 7: KTVB
Episode 8: KTVB
Episode 9: KTVB
Episode 10: KTVB
Episode 11: KTVB
Episode 12: KTVB
Episode 13: KTVB
Episode 14: KTVB
Episode 15: KTVB
Episode 16: KTVB
Episode 17: KTVB
Episode 18: KTVB
Episode 19: KTVB
Episode 20: KTVB

Image Gallery
Official TVB Images
Hong Kong Cinemagic
Opening/Closing Screencaps from K for TVB

Soundtrack
Counting Destiny (Steven Ma & Joel Chan)

Reviews
Overview from K for TVB
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T.Cao from TVFANSQUARE
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Categories: Costume, Drama, Period

Feb
04

Beyond the Realm of Conscience

Written by Rachel

Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Susan Tse, Selena Li, Mary Hon
Length: 30 episodes
Genre: Costume Drama
Producer: Mui Siu Ching
Scriptwriters: Kar Wai Nam & Choi Ting Ting

Synopsis:

Imperial Household Bureau is responsible for managing and directing all household services to the Emperor and the Imperial family in Tong Dynasty. It is comprised of four departments, namely Jewels, Attire, Food and Furnishings. Lau Sam Ho (Charmaine Sheh) and Yiu Kam Ling (Tavia Yeung) are introduced into the bureau in their tender age and brought up in the disciplines of the palace. The two girls are diligent. Yuen Tsui Wan (Susanna Kwan), Head of the Jewels, and Chung Suet Ha (Michelle Yim), Head of the Attire, are both very fond of Ho for she is a kind-hearted young girl. Soon, they start fighting for the fellowship of Ho.

Ho always remembers her mother’s words left to her before she passed away, that she was told, ‘Doing good deeds, Speaking good words, Showing goodwill’. She lives her life of being gracious and kind-hearted in the palace. On the other hand, Ling believes her survival in the palace is achieved through cruel and calculating tactics. She cheats and schemes her way to the top and finally becomes the concubine. Though she realizes that Ho has fallen in love with the chess master Ko Hin Yeung (Kevin Cheng), her jealousy still arouses by Ho’s attraction to the Emperor Lee Yi (Moses Chan). Fearing that she is losing power, she ruthlessly makes up a false allegation against Ho for murdering the Empress (Mary Hon) and condemns her to death. No matter how clever she is to scheme, things do not go the way she planned. By using a strong comparison of the two distinctive characters, Ho and Ling, the message of the drama is that “benevolence” is the only way to gain final victory.

Credits: Astro On Demand

Weekly Ratings:
Episodes 01-05: 33 points
Episodes 06-10: 35 points
Episodes 11-15: 35 points
Episodes 16-20: 35 points
Episodes 21-24: 35 points
Episodes 25-29: 35 points
Episode 30: 36 points
Episode 31: 46 points

Awards:
TVB 2009 Anniversary Awards: Most Favorite TV Female Character – Tavia Yeung
TVB 2009 Anniversary Awards: Best Performance – Tavia Yeung

Official Website: tvb.com

Trailers
Charmaine-Inside the Palace, Why Scheme?
Tavia-Inside the Palace, Hard Not to Scheme
Two Sisters, Good and Evil
Moses

NGs
Charmaine says Kevin Knows How to Flatter Someone
Emperor Dowager Kwok Quickly Changing Face
General Ma and Ko
General Ma Trips, Ko’s Hat Fall Off
How do I Respond General Man?
Kevin Practicing Swords
King Fa Calls Charmaine Mommy
Lai Fei Laughs at the Emperor
Let’s All Powder Our Faces
Moses Crying Because of Sam Ho
Moses’ NGs
Tavia Being Slapped
Tavia Ripping Her Jeans
Their Tiny Actions