Catch Me Now

Infobox Television
show_name = Catch Me Now
原來愛上賊


caption = Catch Me Now poster
genre = Modern Action
format = High Definition
runtime = 45 minutes (approx.)
creator =
director =
producer = Chong Wai Kin
writer = Lau Choi Wan
Law Chung Yiu
starring = Damian Lau
Idy Chan
Joe Ma
Fala Chen
opentheme =
endtheme =
country = HKG
language = Cantonese
network = TVB
first_aired = April 21, 2008
last_aired =
May 16, 2008
num_episodes = 20
website = http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/catchmenow/

"Catch Me Now" (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊) is a TVB modern action series broadcasted in April 2008.

Synopsis

:Robs the rich and gives the poor, he's more than just a thief:Fights against injustice and crime, he's more than just a cop [ [http://www.astro.com.my/premiumchannels/aod/ Astro On Demand] ]

A sum of drug money triggers a battle of wits between Kong Yeung (Joe Ma) and Ko Chit (Damian Lau), a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chit is a mob chief who uses the restaurant business to cover his illegal activities. Despite all efforts, Yeung lacks sufficient evidence to support allegations against Chit. Nevertheless Yeung keeps a close eye on Chit and believes in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Yeung's devotion to his work sours his relationship with his wife Hong Mei-Lei (Fala Chen). Fortunately, Lei is given support and encouragement by her best friend Bao Yung-Yung (Idy Chan). Chit is deeply attracted to Yung's kind-hearted personality. He even risks exposing his secret identity to save her life. There is a choice between love and ideal...

Cast

Alternate ending

According to the producer, they planned out three different endings but the cast argued that the ending in which Ko Chit died would be more memorable [ [http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/catchmenow/final/2/ Clips of Producer & cast on the finale] ] . Thus, the original ending has Ko Chit shot by police in gun firing chaos [ [http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/catchmenow/final/3/1.html TV Original Ending - The Finale] ] . However, TV audience wanted a perfect ending, so TVB decided to create an alternate ending which became available online at TVB.com five minutes after the original airing date and time of the last episode [ [http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/catchmenow/final/3/ Special Alternate Ending - The Undead Legend] ] .

Viewership ratings

Award nominations

41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
* "Best Drama"
* "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Damian Lau - Jack Ko Chit)
* "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Johnson Lee - Ben Tam Bun)
* "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Sharon Chan - Kong Kiu)

References

External links

* [http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/catchenow/ TVB.com] "Catch Me Now" - Official Website zh icon
* [http://tvb.windy-goddess.net/?cat=42 K for TVB.net] "Catch Me Now" - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures en icon
* [http://www.spcnet.tv/TVB-Series/Catch-Me-Now-p1025.html SPCNET.tv] "Catch Me Now" - Reviews and Comments en icon

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