The Police Career of Michael Miu

Michael Miu joins the police force after graduating from high school and is assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department. He proves to be a brilliant detective and solves many cases, but eventually quits to run his own detective agency. (Into Thin Air).




After several years, Michael decides to return to the police force as an instructor at the Police Training School. One of the cadets is Officer Ron Ng. (The Academy)




Next, Michael oversees a massive undercover operation in a mission to take down the triads (movie Wo Hu)




Following the mission, Michael is promoted to Senior Inspector. He collaborates with Foon Hei Gor during a hostage situation. (movie McDull, The Alumni)




Afterwards, Michael rejoins the Criminal Investigation Department and leads the A-team (Gun Metal Grey)



He transfers to the Narcotics Bureau and works under Ben Sir. (Highs and Lows)




At the Criminal Intelligence Bureau, Michael twice has to go on a mission to search for missing undercover agents. He comes into contact with Foon Hei Gor again, who has now defected to the triads. Michael is promoted to Chief Inspector and later, to Superintendent. (Line Walker and Line Walker: The Prelude)





Michael takes command of the elite Special Duties Unit before transferring to the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, where he is reunited with Officer Ron Ng. (Flying Tigers)

The Police Career of Ron Ng

Ron's career starts in the Police Training School. After weeks of gruelling training, he emerges as the top cadet. (The Academy)




Ron and the rest of the newly minted officers are dispatched to various police stations. Ron is assigned to the Patrol Sub Unit and later selected to join the Police Tactical Unit. His heroism inspires Madam Kate to join the police force. (On the First Beat)




During his early days on foot patrol, Ron has a clash with Laughing Gor. (movie Turning Point)




After his term with PTU expires, Ron is assigned to the regional Special Duty Squad. He gets handpicked for an undercover mission into the triads, where he encounters Laughing Gor again. With his mission accomplished, he officially joins the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau. (E.U.)




Ron is promoted to Sergeant and reunited with Madam Kate in the Criminal Investigation Department, although Madam Kate has already reached a higher rank than him. (Forensic Heroes III)



Ron receives another promotion to Inspector and gets to lead his own CID team. He is rotated to be a School Liaison Officer in the Police Public Relations Bureau. Afterwards, he is transferred to the Crime Prevention Bureau. (Yes Sir, Sorry Sir)




Next, Ron takes on the challenges and rigours of the Special Duties Unit. His experience there makes him a perfect fit for the Anti-Terrorist Force. (Ruse of Engagement)




Ron rejoins the Criminal Investigation Department and goes on his second undercover mission, except this time, he can continue his daily routine as a police officer while on his mission. He receives a promotion to Senior Inspector. (Black Heart White Soul)




Ron has stint at the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Bureau, where he diffuses a bomb that threatened to destroy Hong Kong's cross-harbour tunnels. (movie Shock Wave)




Ron returns to the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, where he is reunited with his PTS instructor, now Superintendent Michael Miu. (Flying Tiger)




Updated April 28, 2018.

Sequelmania

Nowadays, TVB’s philosophy is basically: Turn anything and everything into a sequel. Big hit? Sequel. Decent ratings? Sequel. We have no idea what to make next? Sequel. So let’s review some of the better and worst sequels/spinoffs plus many upcoming ones.

Good

No Regrets – Still intense and great acting, except the boring Fala and Raymond story.

Forensic Heroes III – Tried for a different feel with all the high-tech stuff, though the cases were not all that special.

D.I.E. Again – Unique in that there are all sorts of weird happenings not seen in other detective series.

The Academy spinoffs – All of the dramas were very good, but they should really stop now. Can’t keep having people die and then come back alive again.

Bad

Burning Flames III – Firefighting made up like 10% of the series. Wong He is in a coma for half of it. Did anyone watch the originals when making this?

Can’t Buy Me Love – The rhyming lines were not funny after the first few times. Urgh…

Moonlight Resonance – Okay, a lot of people liked HOG and MR. I’m in the minority because I didn’t like the yelling, crying and slapping.

Just Love II – Almost completely irrelevant to the legal theme except for the title.

Undecided

A Pillow Case of Mystery II – Wasn't paying much attention when watching this. Akin to D.I.E. ancient version.

Witness Insecurity – A spinoff of Miss Koo from Yes Sir, Sorry Sir, featuring a lot of the same cast. If comparing to the original, it’s 10x better, but that’s not saying much at all.

Upcoming



Ghetto Justice II – Sounding very good, except they just had to add in a love triangle, didn’t they? We shall see.

Triumph in the Skies II – I hope it’s not like Burning Flames 3: Love, love, love, and oh yeah, the occasional flying a plane.

Beauty At War – TVB couldn’t match War & Beauty success in other palace dramas and this one does not look promising.  

The Hippocratic Crush II – Didn’t watch the first one, so not sure. Great theme song though.

A Great Way to Care II – Didn’t watch this either, but makes it seem like people with mental illnesses will commit crimes.

A Chip Off the Block II – The first one was decent comedy except for Sunny Chan. Add Liza Wang, minus Sunny Chan = the second one should be okay.

Big Ifs…

Rosy Business III – Modern version with Wayne Lai and Michelle Yim (?) No doubts on the acting, but can the story be as good?

Gloves Come Off II – Isn’t there enough criticism to persuade TVB not to make a sequel? Not like the first one got very high ratings either (average about 30 points).

Sergeant Tabloid II – Really, are we getting a little ahead of ourselves? The original hasn’t even been aired in HK yet.

Moonlight Resonance sequel – Only hearing rumours in forums, but please don’t let it be true…

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