Law dis-Order explained

Native Name:律政強人
Alt Name:Legal Strongman
Genre:Modern Drama, Legal, Office Politics
Creator:Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
Starring:Alex Fong
Liu Kai-chi
Ali Lee
Mandy Wong
Raymond Cho
Florence Kwok
Matthew Ho
Opentheme:"Choice of Justice" (公義的抉擇) by Hubert Wu
Theme Music Composer:Alan Cheung
Country:Hong Kong
Language:Cantonese
Num Episodes:28
Executive Producer:Catherine Tsang
Producer:Marco Law
Editor:Ng Siu-tung
Location:Hong Kong
Camera:Multi camera
Runtime:45 minutes
Company:TVB
Network:TVB Jade
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Law dis-Order (; literally "Legal Strongman") is a 2016 Hong Kong television legal drama produced by Marco Law for TVB, starring Alex Fong, Liu Kai-chi, Ali Lee and Mandy Wong as the main leads. It premiered on Hong Kong's TVB Jade and Malaysia's Astro On Demand on September 19, 2016, airing Monday through Sunday during its 9:30-10:30 pm timeslot and concluding October 16, 2016 with a total of 28 episodes.[1]

Law dis-Order centred around the office politics of a prestigious Hong Kong law firm. Liu Kai-chi played KC Lau (劉謹昌) and Alex Fong played Kent Cheung (張強), both are powerful attorneys struggling to become the main authority at the law firm they both work at.

In memorial of Liu Kai-chi, this drama aired again from 31 March 2021 in the midnight time slot.

Synopsis

As the co-founder of the Chinese law firm Donald & Co., Charles Cheuk (Lau Dan), has been a chairman of its committee for many years. Though he had promised his managing partner KC Lau (Liu Kai-chi) that he would step down, Charles hires the money-minded lawyer Kent Cheung (Alex Fong) as a new partner for the firm, hoping that he would be able to counterbalance KC's growing obsession for authority.

KC had built up great influence in his years with Donald & Co. His associates include the abled lawyers Duncan Yam (Raymond Cho) and Martha Fong (Mandy Wong). With Patricia Lee (Florence Kwok) and Nick Chau (Matthew Ho) as Kent's only strongsuits, KC assumed he had the upper edge in their game of power.

However, a traffic accident catches KC off guard, and Kent takes advantage of the situation. He gets himself a lucrative offer from Charles, who promotes Kent to senior partner. During this time, Kent re-encounters assistant solicitor Hazel Cheuk (Ali Lee), and they develop a close mentor-student friendship.

Feeling his power ebbing away, KC becomes a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. But while fighting for control, a toothless tiger comes out from under the radar, ready to seek revenge.[2]

Cast and characters

Donald & Co. Law firm

Extended cast

Soundtrack

The main opening theme song "Choice of Justice" (公義的抉擇) was sung by Hubert Wu, composed by Alan Cheung and lyrics by Hayes Yeung. A sub theme song named "Can You See" performed by Kayee Tam, and also composed by Dominic Chu, with lyrics by Wayne James was played during the closing credits on some episodes.

Track listing

Development and production

Viewership ratings

Timeslot (HKT)Day(s)WeekEpisode(s)Average pointsPeaking points
Mon - Sun
(9:30-10:30 pm)
21:30–22:30
1Mon - Fri19 – 23 Sep 20161 — 523.326
Sat24 Sep 2016622--
Sun25 Sep 2016722--
2Mon - Fri26–30 Sep 20168 — 1221.8--
Sat01 Oct 20161317.9--
Sun02 Oct 20161419.4--
3Mon - Fri03–07 Oct 201615 — 19
Sat08 Oct 201620
Sun09 Oct 201621
3Mon - Fri10–14 Oct 201622 — 26
Sun16 Oct 201627 — 28
Total average
October 15, 2016: No episode broadcast.

Awards

YearCeremonyCategoryNomineeResult
2016StarHub TVB AwardsMy Favourite TVB CharactersMandy Wong — "Fong Ning (Martha)"
Most Improved Female ArtisteAli Lee
TVB Star Awards MalaysiaTop 15 Favourite TVB CharactersMandy Wong — "Fong Ning (Martha)"
Ali Lee — "Cheuk Yi-chung (Hazel)"
TVB Anniversary AwardsMost Improved Female ArtisteAli Lee

International broadcast

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TVB新劇《律政強人》劇情介紹(1﹣28集大結局)- HKChannel . ihktv.com. Oct 4, 2016. zh.
  2. Web site: Synopsis of TVB Legal Drama "Law dis-Order". Jayne Stars. addy. 5 October 2016.
  3. Web site: 方中信棄3千萬人仔闖法律界. Comedy Central. 4 October 2015 . Oct 5, 2016.
  4. Web site: Kingdom Yuen, Liu Kai Chi, and Michael Tong Return to TVB. jaynestars.com. Oct 5, 2016.
  5. Web site: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City: 《律政強人》"Legal Strongman" Costume Fitting . hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.ca. 30 November 2015 . Oct 5, 2016.
  6. Web site: Alex Fong Admits He is Too Old for Mandy Wong and Ali Lee. jaynestars.com. Oct 5, 2016.