The Four (2015 TV series)

The Four
Genre Wuxia
Romance
Mystery
Created by Woon Swee Oan
Written by Yang Lin Yan
Wang Zhang
Zheng You Qing
Directed by Liang Sheng Quan
Huang Jun Wen
Starring
Opening theme Hero in the Wind by Hans Zhang
Ending theme Defying Missing You by Mickey He
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 48
Production
Producer(s) Zhao Zhi Cheng
Tan Xin Guo
Production location(s) Hengdian, China
Running time 45 mins
Production company(s) H&R Century Pictures Co.,Ltd
Enlight Media
Release
Original network Hunan TV
Picture format HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release March 17 (2015-03-17) – June 23, 2015 (2015-06-23)

The Four (Chinese: 少年四大名捕) is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Hans Zhang, Yang Yang, William Chan and Mao Zijun. It is the latest adaption of Woon Swee Oan's novel Si Da Ming Bu (四大名捕; The Four Great Constables). The series aired on Hunan TV from 17 March to 23 June 2015.

Synopsis

During the Ming Dynasty, there are four detective guards known for their supreme martial arts and keen insights in solving challenging murder mysteries. Leng Xie (Hans Zhang) saves a young girl named Chu Limo (Janine Chang), who is on the run from the imperial palace. Zhuge Zhengwo found out that Li Mo is Xia Hongyao's daughter, and took her under his care. Leng Xie and Li Mo initially did not get along, but their relationship slowly grows and took a meaningful turn through difficult times. An Shi Di (Mickey He) wants to get rid of the four detective guards, who has exposed his numerous crimes and evil deeds. He uses Yao Jihua (Jia Qing)'s jealousy of Leng Xie and Li Mo's relationship, to harm them. Together, the four detective guards work together to bring down An Shi Di. At the same time, they each find their own happiness.

Cast

Main (The Four Constables)

Prince of the Wolf tribe, and a skilled swordsman. He is cold and silent due to his turmoils and painful past. He initially had a rocky relationship with Chu Limo, but later fell in love with her.
A calm, gentle and otherworldly gentleman. He specializes in using the fan and other hidden weapons. He gets into various romance entanglements with Nangong Ruyin, Chu Limo and Mu Xue, but wasn't able to achieve happiness.
An optimistic, cheerful and loyal man. He is an expert at Qing Gong, and loves to drink wine. He loves Princess Ziluo.
A boxer who uses his iron fists as weapon. He possesses a royal demeanor and is also very helpful, constantly standing up against injustice. He loves Ling Yiyi.

Supporting

Xia Hongyao's daughter. She possesses a talented gift for reading people's minds. While escaping from the imperial's palace's beauty draft, she was saved by Leng Xie and becomes a maid at Shen Hou mansion.
The main antagonist, responsible for all the evil deeds; including the murder of Leng Xie's family. He wants to become the Emperor to seek revenge for his lover, Hu Die. He uses the Soul pill to control the four villains, Wen Ruyu and Wen Wuchang, and manipulates them to achieve his goals.
A simple-minded and loyal girl, who can do anything for the man she loves. She is used by enemies and her body becomes poisonous.
Fierce and stubborn, her father’s official rank makes it easier for her to become a leading female guard. Being in love and betrothed to Leng Xie, his blooming love with Li Mo leaves her susceptible to An Shidi's schemes.
  • Huang Wenhao as Zhuge Zhenwo
The teacher of Leng Xie, Wu Qing, Zhui Ming and Tie Shou. He discovers Chu Limo and taught her the art of reading minds, passed down from Xia Hongyao.
  • Hao Zejia as Nu Nu
Leng Xie's childhood friend and foster sister. A descendant of the wolf tribe.
  • Meng Yixuan as Nangong Ruyan
Wu Qing's love interest. She was later forced to become An Shidi's wife due to her resemblance with Die Wu.
  • Wang Shuang as Mu Xue
Princess of Qing Ge Tribe. She admires Wu Qing.
  • Jiang Yuchen as Princess Ziluo
The Imperial Princess. Unruly and capricious; she initially fell in love with Leng Xie, but later develops a relationship with Zhui Ming.

Extended

  • Yang Mingna as Jiao Yang (Zhuge Zhenwo's love interest, Ming Yue Lou's lady boss)
  • Chen Yun as Ye'er (Li Mo's good friend, a servant at Shen Hou's mansion)
  • Wang Haiyang as Yu Chuntong (Leader of Liu Shan Men, An Shidi's confidante)
  • Liu Xin as Liu Chunping (Shen Hou Mansion's head servant. She likes Leng Xie and Wu Qing)
  • Zhou Shaodong as Prince Xiang
  • Qian Yongchen as Yan Zhao (One of the four villains)
  • Zhou Muyin as Tang Chou (One of the four villains)
  • Ma Wenlong as Shu Wan (One of the four villains)
  • Cheng Cheng as Zhao Hao (One of the four villains)
  • Li Tengjing as Wen Ruyu (The synonym of death. He often concocts poison to harm people)
  • Ma Kui as Wen Wuchang (Wen Ruyu's son)
  • Ying Haoming as Mo Erchi (Crown Prince of a tribe. He likes Li Mo)
  • Liu Sitong as Xia Hongyao (Li Mo's mother, a nun at Sheng Yue sect who specializes in reading people's minds. She previously had a relationship with Leng Xie's father)
  • Qiu Yueli as Chu Yanliang (Li Mo's father)
  • Meng Yixuan as Die Wu (An Shidi's love interest)

Special appearances

  • He Jiayi as Ah Qi Na (leader of Sheng Yue sect)
  • Michelle Bai as Nine-tailed Fox
  • Han Dong as Zhang Sheng (Nine-tailed fox's husband)
  • Liu Changde as Zhao Jinlong
  • Zhang Meng as Hui Lan (Zhao Jinlong's wife)
  • Zheng Shuang as Wen Bing'er (Wen Ruyi's niece, a disabled physician)
  • Huang Ming as Master Du (A man in love with Ziluo, but was used by her as a pawn to make Zhui Ming jealous)
  • Zong Fengyan as Master Wu Hen (A playboy and womanizer)

Soundtrack

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Hero in the Wind (风中英雄)" (Opening theme song)Wu MuchanTan XuanHans Zhang 
2."Defying Missing You (逆相思)" (Ending theme song)He HuaTan XuanMickey He 
3."Waiting Silently (无言守候)"Cui ShuLuo LiweiWilliam Chan 
4."Giving Up (放下)"Ding DingzhangChen SongHu Xia 

Reception

The drama is a commercial success. It maintained the number one spot in its timeslot during broadcast, with an average viewership rating of 0.729% (CSM50) and 0.82% (nationwide).[1] The series was especially popular with the younger audiences due to its main cast of flower boys.[2][3]

Broadcast

Channel Location Broadcast start date Note
Hunan TV Mainland China March 17, 2015 Tuesday, Wednesday 22:00 - 24:00 (two eps)
Chunghwa TV Korea June 22, 2015 Monday to Friday 22:00 (two eps)
Astro HD Malaysia July 12, 2015 Every Sunday 13:00 (five eps), Monday to Friday 18:00 (replay)
CTV Taiwan Taiwan October 5, 2015 Monday to Friday 20:00
Zhongtian Entertainment Taiwan October 5, 2015 Monday to Friday 22:00
Channel 7 Thailand May 8, 2017 Monday - Thursday at 2:10 pm
JakTV Indonesia May 27, 2017 Aired with title of "The Four Detectives". Saturday to Sunday at 20:30.
NECO Japan July 21, 2017 Every Friday at 19: 00

References

  1. ↑ "少年四大名捕_百度百科". wapbaike.baidu.com. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  2. ↑ "《少年四大名捕》杀青 杨洋演绎侠义青春". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  3. ↑ "Air Date and Chibi Version Posters for Zhang Han's The Four". A Virtual Voyage. 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2016-12-04.


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