On-Lie Game
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| Also known as | 迷網 |
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| Opening theme | "Who Are You (你是誰)" by Fred Cheng |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Simon Wong |
| Production location | Hong Kong |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes per episode |
| Production company | TVB |
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| Release | 13 July – 14 August 2020 |
On-Lie Game (Chinese: 迷網, lit. The Web of Deception) is a Hong Kong drama series produced by TVB. The 25-episode series aired from 13 July to 14 August 2020. Starring Mat Yeung, Samantha Ko, Hera Chan, Brian Chu, and Stefan Wong, it follows officers of the Technology Crime Division as they investigate online scams, romance fraud, hacking, and financial cybercrime.
Cast
- Mat Yeung as Sunny Szeto Chung, a Senior Inspector in the Technology Crime Division[1]
- Samantha Ko as Vincy Cheung Wai, a wedding planner[1]
- Hera Chan as Denise Siu Mei-ting, an Inspector in the Technology Crime Division[1]
- Brian Chu as Eric Ko Chun-kit, a cyber security expert and wealthy heir
- Stefan Wong as Michael Shum Tsz-ho, a finance professional[1]
- David Chiang as Szeto Cham, a traditional Chinese medicine physician and Sunny's father
- Helen Ma as Mok Suet-fong, a former police officer and Sunny's mother
- Lawrence Lau as Szeto Ching, a college student and Sunny's younger brother
- Li Shing-cheong as Chau Sik-kan, the owner of a traditional Chinese medicine shop
- Strawberry Yeung as Chau Kung Mung-dip, Chau Sik-kan's wife
- Henry Yu as Siu Fu-chuen, a former school principal and Denise's father
Plot
Senior Inspector Sunny Szeto of the Technology Crime Division leads a team in Hong Kong that investigates online scams, romance fraud, hacking, and financial cybercrime. He handles cases ranging from cryptocurrency schemes to online shopping fraud, while navigating personal matters involving his family and former girlfriend, Vincy Cheung.
The team's investigations uncover multiple criminal schemes, including the romance scam targeting Vincy, large-scale investment and financial fraud, and corporate corruption, revealing the syndicates responsible.[2][3]
Music
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Who Are You (你是誰)" | Sandy Cheung | Damon Chui | Fred Cheng | 4:11[4] |
| 2. | "Heaven's Will (天意) (Instrumental)" | Alex Lau | [5] |
Ratings and reception
Tung Yan-ki from HK01 gave the cast's performances a mixed review, criticizing some of the lead actors' performances while generally praising the supporting cast.[6]
| Week | Episodes | Airing dates | Ratings[a] | Ref. | |
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| 1 | 1 – 5 | 13–17 July 2020 | 26.3 points | 28.1 points | [8] |
| 2 | 6 – 10 | 20–24 July 2020 | 27.6 points | [9] | |
| 3 | 11 – 15 | 27–31 July 2020 | 28.2 points | 28.9 points | [10] |
| 4 | 16 – 20 | 3–7 August 2020 | 28.5 points | 29.4 points | [11] |
| 5 | 21 – 25 | 10–14 August 2020 | 29.1 points | 29.3 points | [12] |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d 【迷網1-25集大結局】劇情大綱、角色關係介紹 高海寧、楊明再續前緣 「中大校花」陳曉華處女作 [On-Lie Game Episodes 1–25: Plot Summary and Character Relationships − Samantha Ko and Mat Yeung Reunite, CUHK Campus Beauty' Hera Chan Makes Acting Debut]. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ TVB新劇《迷網》1-5集劇情大綱：楊明智破網上騙案、重遇前女友高海寧 [On-Lie Game Episodes 1–5 Synopsis: Mat Yeung Cracks an Online Scam and Reunites with Ex-Girlfriend Samantha Ko]. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- TVB劇集《迷網》第6-10集劇情：高海寧面臨婚姻危機 傷心買醉! [On-Lie Game Episodes 6–10 Synopsis: Samantha Ko Faces a Marital Crisis and Drowns Her Sorrows]. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- 【迷網第11-15集劇情】黃祥興怕被戴綠帽 高海寧向「身騎白馬」盡訴心中情! [On-Lie Game Episodes 11–15: Stefan Wong Fears Infidelity; Samantha Ko Confides in 'White Horse Prince']. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ 【迷網16-20集劇情】 朱敏瀚求婚暗藏目的、黃祥興為女向高海寧決絕離婚! [On-Lie Game Episodes 16–20: Brian Chu's Proposal Has Ulterior Motives; Stefan Wong Divorces Samantha Ko for Another Woman]. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 31 July 2020. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- 【迷網大結局劇情21-25集劇透】陳曉華目睹朱敏瀚車禍、高海寧遇襲昏迷楊明不離不棄 [On-Lie Game Finale (Episodes 21–25) Spoilers: Hera Chan Witnesses Brian Chu's Car Crash; Samantha Ko Attacked and Left Comatose as Mat Yeung Stands by Her]. Oriental Sunday (in Traditional Chinese). 7 August 2020. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Who Are You (你是誰) (Theme song from TV Drama On-lie Game by Fred Cheng on Apple Music". Apple Music. Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 25 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Heaven's Will 天意 (Instrumental) (Theme song from TV Drama On-lie Game) Musical Work Details". Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Tung Yan-ki (董欣琪) (7 August 2020). 【迷網】演員中後期評核報告 高海寧發揮穩定陳曉華處女作惹負評 [On-Lie Game Cast Review: Samantha Ko Shows Stable Performance, Hera Chan's Debut Draws Criticism]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 28 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "TVB Interim Report 2025" (PDF). TVB. 2025. p. 7. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (28 July 2020). 【收視滯後報告】《迷網》評價一般 但一個原因令到收視繼續升 [Ratings Report — On-lie Game Gets Mixed Reviews, But One Factor Boosts Its Ratings]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (4 August 2020). 【收視滯後報告】三線劇齊齊上 《愛•回家》攝播一集咩原因? [Ratings Report — Three Primetime Dramas Air Together; What's the Reason for Come Home Love: Lo and Behold Airing One Episode Out of Order?]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (11 August 2020). 【收視滯後報告】疫情下破超難紀錄 《愛•回家》大龍生成突破點 [Ratings Report — Breaking a tough pandemic-era record; Come Home Love: Lo and Behold hits a breakthrough with the Big Dragon storyline]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (18 August 2020). 【收視滯後報告】《殺手》唔好彩 本來應該成為今年最高收視 [Ratings Report: Death by Zero was unlucky—should've been this year's top-rated show]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (25 August 2020). 【收視滯後報告】《反黑路人甲》首周收視值得成為「無冕之王」 [Ratings Report: Al Cappuccino 's first-week ratings deserve the title of "Uncrowned King"]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.