The Gentle Crackdown II explained

Native Name:秀才愛上兵
Genre:Costume Comedy
Runtime:45 minutes (approx.)
Producer:Lau Kar Ho
Starring:Steven Ma
Yumiko Cheng
Wayne Lai
Ha Yu
Opentheme:"豺狼與羊" by
Steven Ma & Yumiko Cheng
Country:Hong Kong
Language:Cantonese
Network:TVB
Num Episodes:20
Related:The Gentle Crackdown (2005)

The Gentle Crackdown II (Traditional Chinese: 秀才愛上兵) is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in January 2008.

The series is an indirect sequel to 2005's The Gentle Crackdown (秀才遇著兵). The main cast features Wayne Lai from the original series and new cast including Steven Ma, Yumiko Cheng, and Ha Yu. The dynasty this costume sequel is in the Ming Dynasty.

Synopsis

Having lost her father at an early age, farm security guard Chan Sai-Mui (Yumiko Cheng) grew to be an outspoken and determined woman who would do her utmost to protect her home village. It is her sincerity that has won her respect from all villagers of the Leung Choi County. Sometimes she would get too enthusiastic and impulsive that she could bring about a lot of misunderstandings. Amusingly, she has mistaken the newly appointed agricultural magistrate Tse Wong-Sheung (literal meaning "Thank you, Emperor") (Steven Ma) for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. To keep himself from any possible trouble, Sheung has been avoiding Mui intentionally.

For the benefit of his son's future, Sheung's father Tse Chong-Tin (Ha Yu) has not only invited the intelligent Tai Tsung-Man (Wayne Lai) to be Sheung's assistant, but also found him four special bodyguards playfully named Chuk (Congee), Fun (Rice Noodle), Mein (Wheat Noodle), and Fan (Rice). (The names are foods that are the main staple foods of China.) Despite the best arrangements for Sheung, he still gets framed by the corrupted officials from Changsha and is in danger of facing the most torturing punishment. Luckily, Mui and Man manage to save him in the nick of time with a jade bowl bestowed by the former emperor. To everyone's surprise, the jade bowl turns out a fake, but with Man's wit and courage, Sheung is finally saved from danger. Mui has been through a lot together with Sheung and is starting to fall in love with him. Sheung, on the other hand, has no feelings for Mui and decides to turn to Man for tips as to how to break away from her. Mysteriously, Sheung starts being pursued by a hitman soon afterwards.

Cast

Main cast

Cast Role Description
Steven Ma Tse Wong-Sheung
謝皇上
aka Tse Tung Lui
Agriculture Magistrate → County Magistrate
Chan Sai-Mui's lover.
Ha Yu Tse Chong-Tin
謝蒼天
Rice Shop Owner
Yau Yuk-Lan's husband.
Tse Wong-Sheung's father.
Saved the Emperor's life.
Law Koon Lan Yau Yuk-Lan
游玉蘭
Tse Chong-Tin's wife.
Tse Wong-Sheung's mother.
Wayne Lai Dai Tsung-Man
戴從文
Tse Wong-Sheung's assistant.
Dai Tsung-Mo
戴從武
Inspector General of Eight Prefecture and unfilial son. Brother of Dai Tsung-Man.
Yumiko Cheng Chan Sai-Mui
陳細妹
Constable
Tse Wong-Sheung's lover.

Supporting cast

Cast Role Description
Mak Sui
麥帥
Head Constable
Chuk Ching-Tung (Congee)
祝清庭 (粥)
Constable
Tong Shui's lover.
Dai Yiu Ming Ho Fun (Rice Noodle)
何粉 (粉)
Constable
Li Kai Kit Yee Mein (Wheat Noodle)
伊麵 (麵)
Constable
Ng Man Seng Fan Yat (Rice)
范一 (飯)
Constable
Elaine Yiu Tong Shui
唐水
Song Girl
Chuk Ching-Tung's lover
Tong Yi's granddaughter
Mimi Chu Tong Yi
唐依
Tong Shui's grandmother
Winnie Shum Xiang Shui
香水
Tong Shui's friend
King Kong Lam Xiu Yaocheng
徐耀成
Xiang Shui's Boyfriend
Joseph Lee Tong Dahai
唐大海
Tong Yi's Son
Tong Shui's Father
Villain
Savio Tseung So Chun Tung
蔬镇東
Inspector of Six Preferences
Magistrate of Wenzhou
Main Villain
Evergreen Mak Cheung-ching So Tsan-nam
蔬镇南
Advisor to So Chun Tung Dai
Dai Tsung-Man & Dai Tsung-Mo classmates
Villain

Viewership ratings

WeekEpisodeAverage PointsPeaking PointsReferences
January 21–25, 20081 — 5[1]
January 28 - February 1, 20085 — 10[2]
February 4–8, 200811 — 15[3]
February 11–15, 200816 — 20[4]

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards
(Accolades)
Nominees Results
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Drama

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/2008/01/ratings-report-21012008-27012008.html Week 1 Ratings
  2. http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/2008/02/ratings-report-28012008-02022008.html Week 2 Ratings
  3. http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/2008/02/ratings-report-04022008-10022008.html Week 3 Ratings
  4. http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/2008/02/ratings-report-11022008-17022008.html Week 4 Ratings