The Ultimate Addiction
The Ultimate Addiction (Chinese: 點金勝手) is a 30-episode Hong Kong television drama that is produced by Chong Wai-kin for TVB. The story centers on a group of individuals working in Hong Kong's financial world and stock market. It stars Bosco Wong, Kate Tsui, Sharon Chan, Nancy Wu, Ben Wong and Elena Kong as the main leads. A costume fitting was held on 21 August 2013 at Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio Four at 12:30PM.[1]
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Written by | Pong Mei Feng 彭美鳳 Wong Siu Lung 黃小龍 Cheung Shu Kuk 張雪菊 Chum Kin Wai 譚劍偉 Wong Beng Yee 黃秉怡 Yiu Fuk Hing 邱福慶 Wong Siew Ching 黃秀清 Mok Chee Kai 莫志佳 Yong Zi Kei 容子棋 Choong Ching Lung 鍾正龍 Cheung Hui Hin 張慧賢 Oon Kum Fong 温淦鋒 Kui Yin Hwan 區彦媛 Lee Hui Yee 李慧儀 |
| Directed by | Yip Chan Hui 葉鎮輝 Leung Kai Yuen 梁棨源 Wong Wai Meng 黃偉明 Hui Rui Ping 許瑞平 Leung Chong Xun 梁崇勳 |
| Starring | Bosco Wong Kate Tsui Sharon Chan Nancy Wu Ben Wong Elena Kong Toby Leung MC Jin Gloria Tang |
| Opening theme | Challenge (考驗) by Fred Cheng |
| Ending theme | Tight Game (棋逢敵手) by Hubert Wu & Kate Tsui |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tommy Leung |
| Producer | Chong Wai-kin |
| Production location | Hong Kong |
| Editors | Pong Mei Feng 彭美鳳 Ng Lap Guang 伍立光 |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | TVB |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVB Jade, HD Jade |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | 2 June – 11 July 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Never Dance Alone |
| Followed by | Black Heart White Soul |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 點金勝手 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 点金胜手 | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | "hand of the golden touch" | ||||||||||||
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After Episode 17, the show was blacklisted by the Chinese State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television, making it another Hong Kong television drama to be censored in Mainland China after When Heaven Burns in 2011.[2]
Development and casting
In late June 2013, TVB announced that the studios were preparing for a new drama that was "tailor-made" for Michael Miu, which he later confirmed.[3] The following week, Bosco Wong and Sharon Chan were confirmed to star. In July 2013, Nancy Wu joined the cast, followed by Kate Tsui, Ben Wong, and Elena Kong.[4]
On August 6, 2013, Miu dropped out due to unforeseen schedule conflicts.[5] His role would not be replaced, and Bosco Wong would be leading from start to finish.[5] On 10 August, Fred Cheng was confirmed to have joined the project,[6] but left the cast in October 2013 due to his involvement in singing competition, Voice of Stars.[7]
Synopsis
Cheuk Yuk (Bosco Wong)is a major figure in the financial industry who has no problems with crossing boundaries and playing dirty tricks for his own benefits. For this, he has long been a target of the Commercial Crime Bureau. Cheuk Yuk is much obsessed in the game of money and power, such that he neglects his family and friends. His wife and master have successively died because of him; however, he still felt no remorse, and instead, his ways have even worsened. Cheuk Yuk's brother-in-law, Chow San Yung (Ben Wong), being a member of the CCB, vows to have Cheuk Yuk prosecuted and brought to justice. His senior Ho Seung Yi (Sharon Chan) and subordinate Chi Nga (Kate Tsui) also work together with him to collect evidence. San Yung, at first, had high hopes for Chi Nga and even views her as his apprentice; however, Chi Nga suddenly resigns from her position as a CCB member and joins Cheuk Yuk's company. She first gains the trust of Cheuk Yuk's second wife, Fong Ming Yu (Nancy Wu) and then assists Cheuk Yuk to battle the female tycoon of the financial industry, Chai Pui Fan (Elena Kong). Eventually, Chi Nga seems to have the entire situation under her control, and even Cheuk Yuk's fiery ambition appears to have been engulfed. In the battlefield of the financial industry, where there is countless bloodshed and slaughtering, who will decide the final victory?
Cast and characters
The Cheuk Family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Bosco Wong | Cheuk Yuk, Damon 卓彧 | Financial elite Fong Ming Yu's ex-husband Cheuk Chi Yin's elder brother Likes Chi Nga Chi Nga's love interest Widower of Chow San Lai |
| Nancy Wu | Fong Ming Yu, Anson 方明瑜 | Financial company executive Cheuk Yuk's ex-wife |
| Gloria Tang | Cheuk Chi Yin, Ginnie 卓至然 | Cheuk Yuk's younger sister Died in episode 27 |
The Ho Family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Sharon Chan | Ho Seung Yi, 何雙怡 | CCB Inspector, later financial company's employee Ho Seung Fei & Ho Seung Hing's elder sister Chow San Yung's fiancee Died in episode 30 |
| Toby Leung | Ho Seung Fei 何雙菲 | Police officer Taekwondo expert Ho Seung yi's and Ho Seung Hing's younger sister |
| Stephen Wong | Ho Seung Hing 何雙慶 | Chef Ho Seung Yi's younger brother Ho Seung Fei's older brother Pursues Cheuk Chi Yin |
| Lily Liew | Yung Sau Guen 容秀娟 | |
| June Chan | Sum Ka Man 沈嘉雯 | |
Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB)
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Sharon Chan | Ho Seung Yi 何雙怡 | CCB Inspector, later financial company's employee commit suicide in episode 30. |
| Ben Wong | Chow San Yung 周辛勇 | Sergeant Cheuk Yuk's good friend Ho Seung Yi's fiance Chai Pui Fan's ex-boyfriend |
| MC Jin | Chu Kwok Leung 朱國亮 | Police Officer |
| Toby Leung | Ho Seung Fei 何雙菲 | Police Officer |
| Hinson Chou Tsz Yeung | So Yat Gaai 蘇日佳 | Police Officer |
| Stephen Huynh | Leung Yiu Wai 梁耀威 | CCB Inspector |
| Snow Suen | Law Oi Na 羅愛娜 | Police Officer |
| Eric Chung | Tang Ping Kiu 鄧秉喬 | Chief Inspector |
Others
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kate Tsui | Chi Nga, Gia 資雅 | CCB Inspector, later financial company's employee Likes Cheuk Yuk Cheuk Yuk's love interest Gets close with Cheuk family to avenge her father |
| Elena Kong | Chai Pui Fan, Florence 柴沛勛 | Chow San Yung's ex-girlfriend Stock Market Advisory Committee Chairperson Chai's Commercial Bank Ltd CEO |
| Oscar Leung | Law Chun Kei 羅俊基 | |
| Pal Sinn | Wong Ching Wah, Ken 黃正華 | Fong Ming Yu's ex-boyfriend |
| Jack Wu | Yuen Seung Him 袁尚謙 | Reporter Chi Nga's childhood friend likes Chi Hga |
| Jazz Lam | Wong Ying Biu, Tiger 王英標 | Financial I.T. Manager Cheuk Yuk's friend |
| Timothy Cheng Tse Sing | Chui Kam Fat 崔錦發 | Share market analyst Chu Kiu Chim husband |
| Jacqueline Wong | Chow San Lai 周辛麗 | Cheuk Yuk's late wife Chow San Yung's younger sister |
| Apple Ha | Lo Sei Mui 魯四妹 | Chow San Yung and Chow San Lai's Grandmother |
| Dia Yiu Ming | Yip Kai Bun, Ben 葉啟斌 | Legal consultant |
| Law Lok Lam | Sin Cho Wai 冼祖偉 | |
| Raymond Chiu | Yeung Ho Ming, Stanley 楊浩明 | |
| Brian Burrell | Suen King Wing, Kingsley 孫競榮 | |
| Jeanette Leung Ching Kok | Lee Ka Tik, Cindy 李珈迪 | |
| Celine Ma | Chu Kiu Chim 朱嬌嬋 | Chu Kwok Leung's Older sister Tea Restaurant manager Married Chui Kam Fat in episode 30 |
| Barry Cox | Antonio Cruz | Florence's dance teacher |
| Yeung Chiu Hoi | ||
| Lee Chi Sing | ||
| Chan Min Leung | ||
| Shally Tsang | ||
| Leo Tsang | ||
| Janey Yan | ||
| Geoffrey Wong | ||
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episodes | Date | Average Points | Peaking Points |
| 1 | 01－05 | June 2–6, 2014 | 22 | 25 |
| 2 | 06－10 | June 9–13, 2014 | 22 | 23 |
| 3 | 11－15 | June 16–20, 2014 | 22 | 24 |
| 4 | 16－20 | June 23–27, 2014 | 24 | 25 |
| 5 | 21－25 | June 30-July 4, 2014 | 22 | 25 |
| 6 | 26－30 | July 7–11, 2014 | 24 | 26 |
International broadcast
Malaysia - 8TV (Malaysia) begins 6 September 2016.
Singapore - Mediacorp Channel U (debut 19 January 2017)[8]
References
- "《點金勝手》 "Midas" Costume Fitting".
- 疑因片中見反共標語 《點金勝手》內地遭禁播. Ming Pao (in Chinese). 29 June 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- "My stage: Michael Miu says having fun is the best". Apple Daily (in Chinese). 29 June 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Kuangaitvb @ Weibo". Kuangaitvb (in Chinese). 5 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Michael Miu leaves new drama". IHKTV (in Chinese). 6 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Kuangaitvb @ Weibo". Ming Pao via Weibo (in Chinese). 10 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- "Fred Cheng leaves 'Midas' to prepare for 'Voice of Stars'". IHKTV (in Chinese). 5 October 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- "The Ultimate Addiction 《点金胜手》 - Toggle". Toggle.