''The Mysteries of Love'' () is a

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modern series.

Summary

This is a love story between a professor and a policewoman. Their dating experience is enhanced with sense and sensibility through the application of interesting physics theories on the investigation of various crime cases. Kingsley King (

Raymond Lam Raymond Lam (; Jyutping: lam4 fung1; born 8 December 1979) is a Hong Kong actor and singer who is best known for roles in the television dramas ''A Step into the Past'', ''Twin of Brothers'', ''Moonlight Resonance'', ''Highs and Lows'' and ''Line W ...

) is regarded as the youngest genius in physics and he is appointed as an associate professor in a Hong Kong university. Invited by his good friend Lo Tin-Hang (

Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming (born 13 February 1974) is a Hong Kong actor contracted to TVB. Ma had won the Most Popular Male Character award at the TVB Anniversary Awards for four times in 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2021 respectively, becoming the TVB acto ...

), Senior Inspector of Police at Regional Crime Unit, Kingsley assists in cracking many mysterious crime cases through his expertise in physics. During his police work, Kingsley meets policewoman Tsui Siu-Lai (

Tavia Yeung Tavia Yeung Sin-yiu (; born 30 August 1979), previously known as Tavia Yeung Yi (), is a Hong Kong actress. She is best known for starring in the television dramas ''Vigilante Force'' (2003), ''Moonlight Resonance'' (2008)'', Beyond the Realm o ...

) who acts as a liaison with the Regional Crime Unit and Kingsley. The rational Kingsley evaluates that he has fallen in love with Lai because of a neurotransmitter called

phenethylamine Phenethylamine (PEA) is an organic compound, natural monoamine alkaloid, and trace amine, which acts as a central nervous system stimulant in humans. In the brain, phenethylamine regulates monoamine neurotransmission by binding to trace amin ...

. However, owing to the huge difference in their family backgrounds and life values, Kingsley fails to tackle their ever-changing relationship problems with formulas. In the end, due to various life changing experiences, Kingsley realizes that love cannot be rationalized and finally admits that his feelings to Siu-Lai are true. On the other hand, the romantic and uninhibited Lo Tin-Hang has been maintaining a sex only relationship with the journalist Ling Man-Ka (

Bernice Liu Bernice Jan Liu (born January 6, 1979) is a Canadian actress, singer, and commercial model based in Hong Kong. She has previously held the title Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000 as well as Miss Chinese International 2001, the latter position bringing ...

). Lo Tin-Hang doesn't believe in eternity and he is only looking for sensual pleasure in a woman. However, his belief is suddenly shattered when he learns that Ling Man-Ka is going to get married.

Cast

The King family

The Tsui Family

Other Cast

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) * Nominated: Best Drama - Top 5 * Nominated: Best Actor (Raymond Lam) - Top 5 * Nominated: Best Actress (Tavia Yeung) - Top 5 * Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Kenneth Ma) * Won: My Favourite Male Character (Raymond Lam) * Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Tavia Yeung) - Top 5 * Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Jazz Lam) *My AOD Favourites 2010 - My Favourite Drama Character **''

'' for King Pok/Kingsley - Winner **"

" for Chui Siu Lai - Winner

Viewership ratings

References

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