The Four (2015 TV series)

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The Four
少年四大名捕
Genre
Based onSi Da Ming Bu
by Woon Swee Oan
Screenplay by
  • Yang Linyan
  • Wang Zhang
  • Zheng Youqing
Directed by
  • Liang Shengquan
  • Huang Junwen
Starring
Opening theme"Hero in the Wind" by Hans Zhang
Ending theme"Defying Missing You" by Mickey He
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes48
Production
Producers
  • Zhao Zhicheng
  • Tan Xinguo
Production locationHengdian World Studios
Running time≈45 minutes per episode
Production companies
  • H&R Century Pictures
  • Enlight Media
Original release
NetworkHunan TV
ReleaseMarch 17 (2015-03-17) –
June 23, 2015 (2015-06-23)

The Four (少年四大名捕) is a 2015 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel Si Da Ming Bu (四大名捕; The Four Great Constables) by Woon Swee Oan. It starred Hans Zhang, Yang Yang, William Chan and Mao Zijun, and was first aired on Hunan TV from 17 March to 23 June 2015.

Synopsis

During the Ming dynasty, there are four detectives – Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou – known for their fighting prowess and keen insight in solving challenging murder mysteries. Lengxue saves Chu Limo, who is on the run from the imperial palace. Zhuge Zhengwo finds out that Chu Limo is Xia Hongyao's daughter, and takes her under his care. Lengxue and Chu Limo initially do not get along, but their relationship gradually takes a meaningful turn through difficult times. An Shigeng wants to get rid of the four detectives, who have exposed his numerous crimes and evil deeds. He uses Yao Jihua's jealousy of Lengxue and Chu Limo's relationship to harm them. Together, the four detectives work together to bring down An Shigeng. 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 in qinggong, 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 Lengxue and becomes a maid at Shenhou Mansion.
The main antagonist, responsible for all the evil deeds; including the murder of Lengxue's family. He wants to become the Emperor to seek revenge for his lover, Diewu. 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 Lengxue, his blooming love with Limo leaves her susceptible to An Shidi's schemes.
  • Huang Wenhao as Zhuge Zhengwo
The teacher of Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou. He discovers Chu Limo and taught her the art of reading minds, passed down from Xia Hongyao.
  • Hao Zejia as Nunu
Lengxue's childhood friend and foster sister. A descendant of the wolf tribe.
  • Meng Yixuan as Nangong Ruyan
Wuqing's love interest. She was later forced to become An Shidi's wife due to her resemblance with Diewu.
  • Wang Shuang as Muxue
Princess of Qingge Tribe. She admires Wuqing.
  • Jiang Yuchen as Princess Ziluo
The Imperial Princess. Unruly and capricious; she initially fell in love with Lengxue, but later develops a relationship with Zhuiming.

Extended

  • Yang Mingna as Jiao Yang (Zhuge Zhengwo's love interest, Mingyuelou's lady boss)
  • Chen Yun as Ye'er (Limo's good friend, a servant at Shenhou Mansion)
  • Wang Haiyang as Yu Chuntong (Leader of Liushanmen, An Shidi's confidante)
  • Liu Xin as Liu Chunping (Shenhou Mansion's head servant. She likes Lengxue and Wuqing)
  • 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 Limo)
  • Liu Sitong as Xia Hongyao (Limo's mother, a nun at Shengyue Sect who specializes in reading people's minds. She previously had a relationship with Lengxue's father)
  • Qiu Yueli as Chu Yanliang (Limo's father)
  • Meng Yixuan as Diewu (An Shidi's love interest)

Special appearances

  • He Jiayi as Aqina (leader of Shengyue 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 Huilan (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 Zhuiming jealous)
  • Zong Fengyan as Master Wuhen (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). The series was especially popular with the younger audiences due to its main cast of flower boys.[1][2]

Ratings

Premiere ratings in Diamond Theater[3]
Air date Episode Unit name CSM50 city network ratings National Internet ratings
Ratings Audience share Rank Ratings Audience share Rank
March 17, 2015 1-2 Xiu Nu flees 0.838 5.013 1 0.89 6.90 1
March 18, 2015 3-4 0.676 4.145 1 0.78 6.41 1
March 24, 2015 5-6 Streptocarpus reproduction 0.580 3.760 1 0.69 5.98 1
March 25, 2015 7-8 0.720 4.601 1 0.73 6.22 1
March 31, 2015 9-10 Mindfulness 0.772 4.666 1 0.83 6.65 1
April 1, 2015 11-12 0.796 4.636 1 0.90 7.01 1
April 7, 2015 13-14 Shadowless illusion 0.611 3.816 1 0.88 7.12 1
April 8, 2015 15-16 0.545 3.48 1 0.83 7.07 1
April 14, 2015 17-18 Love at the bottom of the cliff 0.813 5.088 1 0.97 8.18 1
April 15, 2015 19-20 0.868 5.58 1 1.03 8.82 1
April 21, 2015 21-22 Meet indefinitely 0.819 5.526 1 1.01 9.05 1
April 22, 2015 23-24 0.914 5.851 1 0.98 8.73 1
April 28, 2015 25-26 Love Poison 0.818 5.058 1 0.78 6.46 1
April 29, 2015 27-28 0.817 4.69 1 - - -
May 5, 2015 29-30 What is love 0.710 4.279 1 0.76 6.15 1
May 6, 2015 31-32 0.716 4.376 1 - - -
May 12, 2015 33-34 Invisible hand 0.687 4.218 1 0.69 5.53 1
May 13, 2015 35-36 0.736 4.339 1 0.66 5.18 1
May 19, 2015 37-38 Difficult book 0.613 3.687 1 0.63 4.97 1
May 20, 2015 39-40 0.640 4.099 1 - - -
May 26, 2015 41-42 Love-hate dilemma 0.59 3.779 1 0.77 6.24 1
May 27, 2015 43-44 0.55 3.74 1 0.75 6.67 1
June 2, 2015 45-46 Battle demon 0.863 5.325 1 - - -
June 3, 2015 47-48 0.806 5.057 1 1.05 8.40 1
Average ratings 0.729 4.534 1 0.82 6.83 1
  • Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue

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

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  2. ^ "Air Date and Chibi Version Posters for Zhang Han's The Four". A Virtual Voyage. 2015-02-16. Archived from the original on 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  3. ^ "电视剧收视率排行榜 | 收视率排行" (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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