A Pillow Case of Mystery II

A Pillow Case of Mystery II (Traditional Chinese: 施公奇案II; literally The Curious Cases of Lord Sze II) is a 2010 Hong Kong detective-fantasy television drama starring Bobby Au-yeung as the title character, Mr. Sze (Sze Sai-lun).

A Pillow Case of Mystery II
施公奇案II
A Pillow Case of Mystery II official poster
Also known asThe Curious Cases of Lord Sze II
GenreCostume drama
Detective fiction
Fantasy
Written byLee Yee-wah
Choi Suk-yin
StarringBobby Au-yeung
Jessica Hsuan
Johnson Lee
Leila Tong
Joel Chan
Theme music composerYip Siu-chung
Opening theme"Bit Tai Koo Ngor" (別低估我) by Wong Cho-lam
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producerLam Chi-wah
Production locationHong Kong
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time42 – 45 minutes
Production companyTVB
Release
Original networkTVB Jade
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release12 July 
7 August 2010 (2010-08-07)
Chronology
Related showsA Pillow Case of Mystery (2006)
External links
Website
A Pillow Case of Mystery II
Title screen shot
Traditional Chinese施公奇案II
Simplified Chinese施公奇案II
Literal meaning"The Curious Cases of Lord Sze II"

Produced by Lam Chi-wah and edited by Lee Yee-wah and Choi Suk-yin, the drama is a direct sequel to A Pillow Case of Mystery. The original broadcast for this sequel was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 31 January to 6 August 2010. The two-hour finale was aired on Saturday, 7 August 2010.

Synopsis

After a radical change in life, Sze Sai-lun becomes dispirited with the political world and spends most of his time travelling around in search of fun. Along the way, he meets a spirit medium, Ng Kwan-yau, who somehow gets caught up in a mysterious murder case. With fortuitous assistance from the pillow spirit Ngau Tai-lik, he is able to crack the case and prove Kwan-yau’s innocence. Sai-lun has his confidence back and pledges to continue his fight for justice. As time progresses, Sai-lun and Kwan-yau get to know each other better and gradually fall in love. Sai-lun finally decides to get over the past and marry the girl. He enjoys his married life so much but gets frustrated at work sometimes - Tai-lik’s power turns out not to be as strong as expected, which ends up with a lot of misleading clues being given. Amidst the various challenges of his new life, Sai-lun realizes that Kwan-yau seems to have something to hide and that there is a malicious plot behind their marriage. Knowing that the couple have fallen out, Sai-lun’s mother has found him a new wife, Luk Siu-tip. Out of the blue, Siu-tip has also come with ill intentions. Sai-lun is plunged into a complex web of intrigue and things seem to be getting on top of him…[1]

Cast and characters

Main characters

CastRoleDescription
Bobby Au-yeungMagistrate Sze Sai-lunSin-yau County's new magistrate.
Jessica HsuanNg Kwan-yaua con artist. Magistrate Sze Sai-lun's 5th wife. Gave birth in the final episode.
Joel ChanSo Ying-chunthe son of the Eighth Prince.
born Guuwalgiya Jinchun
Leila TongTing Mei-yanthe daughter of General Ting. Magistrate Sze Sai-lun's 6th wife.
Johnson LeeNgau Tai-liklater revealed to be, a castrated man, from the Ngau village.
the new Pillow Spirit

Recurring characters

CastRoleDescription
Lee FungChiu Yuet-ngorSai-lun's mother.
Rosanne LuiPong Got-ngoiSai-lun's official wife.
Eileen YeowKa Sau-yukSai-lun's second wife/concubine.
Gordon LiuSzema Jui-fungthe head constable.
Law Ho-kaiNg Sau-shunKwan-yau's uncle and owner of the Dragon Phoenix Inn.
Cha Cha ChanTit Kim-lanan employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
Alex LamChukot Leungan employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
Wi Kar HungGolden-haired Ratan employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
Dai Yiu-mingAssistant Lui MingSai-lun's assistant judge.
Cilla KungTing TingMei-yan's younger cousin.
Luk Wing-chiNg Hei-lamNg Kwan-yu's six-year-old daughter.

The swordfish murder case

CastRole
Kwong Chor-faiMagistrate Yeung
Villain
Ngai Wai-manChan Dai-kwan
Villain
Wong Man-piuConstable Chu

The undergarment theft case

CastRole
Lily LiuMiss Fa
Choi Hau-lamNgang Ngang
Tsui Man-chingYin Yin
Annie WongKiu Kiu
Yaka FuYim Yim
Leo TsangTong Yan

The painting theft case

CastRole
Wong Wai-takFung Chi-hoi
June ChanSin Ying

The drama murder case

CastRole
Raymond TsangNg Kwan-yu
Rachel KanLing Lung
Kwok Dak-shunHung Wuen-tong
Lee Kai-kitFan Siu-sau
Villain
Cheung Dat-lunYim Bak-sang
Lam Yuen-yingAu-yeung Hon

The family genocide case

CastRole
Law Lok-lamGeneral Ting Yan-chuen
Suet NeiWong Seung
Chalk NorthChik Yiu-tin
Villain
Lee Chi-keiLo Yau-choi
Elton LooLo Dat
Wong ChingLo Shu-gan

The serial rapist murder case

CastRole
Cheng Ka-sangKot Fei
Villain
Ma Tai-loTin Siu-tung
Lai Sau-yingGrandma Kam
Wong Tsun-sanLam Gau

Pillow spirit and Mystery Bay case

CastRole
Rain LauPrincess Mucideri Yanxian
Main villain
Henry LeeSamala Acai
Semi-villain. Committed suicide.
Lee Kong-lungEunuch Lo
Villain killed Ng Mau-Dan and caused the shipwreck that killed Mai Heung Yung and Chin Lai shu. Killed by Princess Mucideri Yanxian.
Yoyo ChenPrincess Qianqian
Queena ChanNg Mau-dan. Samala Acai's mistress.

Viewership ratings

Week Episodes Average points Peaking points HK viewers
(in millions)
References
1
July 12–16, 2010
1 — 5
30
36
1.91
[2]
2
July 19–22, 2010
6 — 9
32
37
2.03
[3]
3
July 26–30, 2010
10 — 14
31
39
1.98
[4]
4
August 2–6, 2010
15 — 19
31
1.98
[5][6]
August 7, 2010
20
34
37
2.17
[5][6]

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards 2010

  • Nominated: Best Drama
  • Nominated: Best Actor (Bobby Au Yeung)
  • Nominated: Best Actress (Jessica Hsuan)

References

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