Metamorphosis (TV series)
| Metamorphosis (破茧而出/破繭而出) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre |
Police procedural drama Thriller |
| Starring |
Rui En Chen Hanwei Terence Cao Yvonne Lim Thomas Ong |
| Opening theme | 斗神 by Daren Tan Sze Wei |
| Ending theme | 背叛 by Chew Sin Huey, Daren Tan Sze Wei |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | MediaCorp |
| Original release | September 18 – October 15, 2007 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Like Father, Like Daughter |
| Followed by | Dear, Dear Son-in-Law |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Metamorphosis (simplified Chinese: 破茧而出; traditional Chinese: 破繭而出, "Breaking Out Of The Shell" in Chinese; billed as Gangster Love in the Philippines) is a Singaporean Chinese action thriller drama which is being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 18 September 2007, screening at 9 PM every night on weekdays. The serial consists of 20 episodes. In the last few episodes, the serial recorded a viewership rate of over 1 million and was awarded the "Best Drama Series Award" in the Star Awards 2007. Yvonne Lim also received the "Best Actress Award" in the same event.
Cast
Main Cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Rui En | An Xiaoqian |
| Chen Hanwei | Ouyang Li |
| Terence Cao | Di Lun |
| Yvonne Lim | Sheryl Wen Wanrou |
| Thomas Ong | Hu Xicun |
Supporting Cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Chen Guohua | Cao Zhongming |
| Ng Hui | Mya Sun Meiya |
| Julian Hee | Leo Meng Tianbao |
| Ix Shen | Ryan Hou |
| Nick Shen | Zhang Shaoqi |
| Hong Hui Fang | Ouyang Su |
| Nathaniel Ho | Wen Pinliang |
Special Appearances
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Brandon Wong | Rattlesnake |
| Huang Yiliang | Red Pig |
| Ong Ai Leng | Blood Rose |
| Cavin Soh | Jin Yongjian |
| Adam Chen | Ke Mingde |
| Richard Low | An Guoxiong |
| Wang Yuqing | Zhao Baoqiang |
| Rayson Tan | Zhao Shiqiang |
| Bryan Wang | Leon |
| Carole Lin | Melinda Guan |
| Alan Tern | Liu Hansheng |
| May Phua | Gina Cheng |
Awards and Nominations
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Best Actress 最佳女主角 | Yvonne Lim 林湘萍 | Won |
| Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | N/A | Won |
Viewership
| Week | Date | Average Number of audience in 5 weekdays (Round off to nearest thousand) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 18 September 2007 to 21 September 2007 | 678, 000 |
| Week 2 | 23 September 2007 to 27 September 2007 | 674, 000 |
| Week 3 | 1 October 2007 to 5 October 2007 | 720, 000 |
| Week 4 | 8 October 2007 to 12 October 2007 | 722, 000 |
| Last episode | 15 October 2007 | 786, 000 |
Reception
The serial generated largely positive reviews from critics and recorded a viewership of over a million in its final episodes.
The serial received two nominations in the Star Awards 2007, but despite that, the serial won both awards. Yvonne Lim won the Best Actress Award and the overall show won the Best Drama Serial.
See also
- List of MediaCorp Chinese series (2007)
- Breaking out of Shell Theme Song