''Forensic Heroes'' is a series of

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police procedural television dramas written by Choi Ting-ting (I–III), Chan Ching-yee (I–II), Leung Man-wah (III-IV), Yuen Mei-fung (IV), Sin Chui-ching (IV), Yip Tin-shing (V) and Sin Siu-chun (V), and produced by

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(I-IV)and Ben Fong (IV-V). The series follows a group of

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forensic scientists working together with the

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to solve murders through physical evidence left over from crime scenes. Currently, two serials and three

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installment were produced. The series is said to be a contemporary version of the successful historical-fiction series ''

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'' (1999–2002), a drama that documents the life of Chinese forensic medical expert

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. ''Forensic Heroes'' is also said to be loosely influenced by the American television series ''

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''. However, unlike ''CSI'', which uses significantly darker and bleaker lighting throughout its episodes, ''Forensic Heroes'' is presented in a brighter, more clinical atmosphere. The series first installment, ''

Forensic Heroes ''Forensic Heroes'' (Traditional Chinese: 法證先鋒) is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 starring Bobby Au-Yeung, Frankie Lam, Yoyo Mung, Linda Chung, Raymond Cho & Florence Kwok in the first installment of the '' Forens ...

'', originally ran for 25 episodes on

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from 13 June to 16 July 2006. The drama met critical acclaim and became a popular hit, with the episode finale peaking to 43 points with over 2.7 million viewers. Two years later, TVB released the subsequent sequel, ''

Forensic Heroes II ''Forensic Heroes II'' (Traditional Chinese: 法證先鋒II) is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in May 2008 and it stars Bobby Au-Yeung, Frankie Lam, Kevin Cheng, Charmaine Sheh, Yoyo Mung, Linda Chung, Raymond Cho & Florence Kwok in the s ...

'', running for 30 episodes from 19 May to 28 June 2008. Though the sequel proved successful, ratings did not break 40 points. A reboot of the original series, ''

Forensic Heroes III ''Forensic Heroes III'' () is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). It stars Wayne Lai, Maggie Cheung, Kate Tsui, Ron Ng, Aimee Chan, Edwin Siu, Nancy Wu & Ruco Chan in the reboot o ...

'' premiered on 10 October 2011, and was the most watched TVB drama of 2011. Another reboot, ''

Forensic Heroes IV ''Forensic Heroes IV'' is a 2020 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). It stars Raymond Wong, Selena Lee, Shaun Tam, Alice Chan, Rebecca Zhu and Roxanne Tong in the reboot installment an ...

'', premiered on 17 February 2020, and was the most watched TVB drama since 2013. The third reboot, ''Forensic Heroes V'', premiered on 17 October 2022.

Series outline

The series follows a group of forensic professionals from the Hong Kong General Laboratory and police officers from the

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Police Headquarters. Working under the hot urban environments of

, the investigators use scientific evidence obtained from the forensic scientists to solve crimes. The first two installments stars Tim Sir (

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), a senior forensic chemist, and his best friend Sam Koo (

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), a senior forensic pathologist and a popular

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novelist. The two work closely with Senior Inspector Nicole Leung (

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) and Sergeant Sum Hung ( Raymond Cho) of the

District Crime Squad. In the sequel, two new characters, science evidence officer Ivan Yeung (

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) and Senior Inspector Isabella Ma (

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) were added to the cast. The third and fourth installments are separate reboots, each following a similar outline to the original duology but features different cast and characters. The third installment stars Pro Sir (

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), a senior forensic chemist, and his close friend Mandy Chung (

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), a senior forensic pathologist. The two work closely with Senior Inspector Ada Ling (

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) and Sergeant Lee Chin-fung (

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) of the Kowloon West District Crime Squad. The fourth installment stars Ko Sir ( Raymond Wong), a senior forensic chemist, and his close friend, Man Ka-hei ( Selena Lee), a senior forensic pathologist and Shui Wai-ming (

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), a science evidence officer. The three work closely with Senior Inspector King Sir (

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) and Sergeant Ko Ching (

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) of the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit. The fifth installment stars Yu Sir (

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), a senior forensic chemist, and his close friend, Fan Pui-ching (

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), a senior forensic pathologist. The two work closely with Senior Inspector Cheng Sir (

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) of the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit.

Installments

Forensic Heroes (2006)

*The forensics department consists of Dr. Timothy Ko (

), Dr. Sam Koo (

), Lam Ting-ting (

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), Yvonne Mok (

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), Leung Siu-kong (

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), Kelvin Chu (Wai Kar-hung), Jeff Lau (Deno Cheung), Man Choi ( Joel Chan), Tina Chan (Candy Chiu), and Victor Ma (Leung Kin-ping). *The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Nicole Leung (

), Senior Inspector Wong (Au Sui-wai), Sergeant Sum Hung ( Raymond Cho), Officer Josie Ling (

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), Officer Ho Wing-cheung (Yeung Ying-wai), Officer Terrence Lau (

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), and Officer Cheng Wai-shing (Oscar Leung).

Forensic Heroes II (2008)

*The forensics department consists of Dr. Timothy Ko, Dr. Sam Koo, Lam Ting-ting, Yvonne Mok, Leung Siu-kong, Jeff Lau, Tina Chan, Victor Ma, and with the additions of Ivan Yeung (

) and Man Wong ( Jason Chan). *The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Nicole Leung, Senior Inspector Wong, Sergeant Sum Hung, Officer Josie Ling, Officer Terrence Lau, Officer Cheng Wai-shing, and with the additions of Senior Inspector Isabella Ma (

) and Officer Wilson Mok (

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Forensic Heroes III (2011)

*The forensics department consists of Dr. Jack Po (

), Dr. Mandy Chung (

), Angel Chiang (

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), Ken Ho (

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), Paul Yau (

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), Gary Leung (Yeung Chiu-hoi), Lawrence Yuen (

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), Eric Lau (

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), Rosie Wong (Aurora Li) and Sunny Suen (Ronald Law). *The crime unit consists of Chief Inspector Jason Ko (Geoffrey Wong), Senior Inspector Ada Ling (

), Sergeant Lee Chin-fung (

), Officer Lam Hong-chan (

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), Officer Lai Ming-wai (

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), Officer Wu Sin-hang ( Otto Chan) and Officer Lee Ka-lo (

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Forensic Heroes IV (2020)

*The forensics department consists of Dr. Ko On ( Raymond Wong), Dr. Man Ka-hei ( Selena Lee), Shui Wai-ming (

), Charm Ting (

), Ocean Lam (William Chu), Howard Chan (Terrence Huang) and Ivan Szeto (Fred Cheung). *The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Kwok Fai-wong (

), Sergeant Ko Ching (

), Officer Yu Wai-ding (Arnold Kwok), Officer Mok King-chiu (Fei Wu) and Officer Tong Sum-yuet (Wiyona Yeung).

Forensic Heroes V (2022)

*The forensics department consists of Dr. Yu Sing-pak (

), Dr. Ruby Fan (

), Dr. Fu Kim-shing (

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), Charm Ting (

), Cheung Sai-hei (

), Leung Chi-san ( Telford Wong), Kevin Chau (Randal Tsang), Tony Chung (Lincoln Hui), Kate Song (Jumbo Tsang), Dr. Tsui Yat-ming (Matthew Chu), Dr. Wing Ho (Dolby Kwan). *The crime unit consists of Senior Inspector Cheng Ho-yin (

), Sergeant Tong Sum-yuet (Wiyona Yeung), Officer Fok Bo-ying (

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), Officer Lee Wai (Danny Hung), Officer Fu Siu-kei (Gordon Ip) and Officer Luk Ka-chun (Chau Ka-Chuen).

Principal cast

Forensics Department

Kowloon West District Crime Squad (DCS) / Regional Crime Unit (RCU)

Viewership ratings

External links

TVB.com
''Forensic Heroes'' - Official Website

''Forensic Heroes II'' - Official Website
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''Forensic Heroes III'' - Official Website
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''Forensic Heroes IV'' - Official Website {{Forensic Heroes TVB dramas Hong Kong police procedural television series Hong Kong crime television series Television franchises Hong Kong action television series