The Greatness of a Hero is a Hong Kong television historical drama serial produced by TVB under executive producer Leung Choi-yuen. It first aired on Malaysia's Astro On Demand from 9 February to 6 March 2009 and on several TVB overseas cable channels in 2010. The Greatness of a Hero started its broadcast on Hong Kong's Jade and HD Jade channels on 2 April 2012.
Synopsis
Dik Yan-kit was a legendary chancellor in China's history. He served as chancellor during the Tang dynasty and Zhou dynasty and was greatly trusted by Mo Chak-tin. The Empress's nephew, Mo Sing-chi, was jealous and sought every opportunity to frame him. He accused Dik of colluding with his son-in-law Sung Ting-yuk in order to usurp the Empress's throne. Dik's family was seized but in the confusion, Dik escaped. Mo Sing-chi then threatened to kill Dik's wife, Cho Yuet. Will Dik Yan-kit be able to win against his enemies?
Cast
Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
On Lau-mui's sonCho Yuet's husbandDik Ching-luen, Dik Kwong-yuen and Dik King-fai's fatherMo Sing-chi's enemySung Ting-yuk's superiorDegraded to Luozhou County official in Episode 2Promoted to chancellor in Episode 20
Royal jewelry designerOn Lau-mui's daughter-in-lawDik Yan-kit's second wifeDik Ching-luen, Dik Kwong-yuen's stepmotherDik King-fai's motherKilled by Mo Sing-chi in Episode 19
On Lau-mui's granddaughterDik Yan-kit's eldest daughterCho Yuet's stepdaughterDik Kwong-yuen's sisterDik King-fai's half-sisterSung Ting-yuk's fiancéePromoted to Royal constable in Episode 20
Prince of NgaiMo Chak-tin's nephewLee Hin and Mo Sam-si's cousinNgan Sui-wan's husbandMo Yin-ming and Mo Yin-tak's fatherDik Yat-kit's enemyFramed Lee Hin and Dik Yan-kitKilled Cheung So-ngor, Sung Ting-yuk, Chau Kuk, Cho YuetExecuted by poison by Mo Chak-tin in Episode 20(Main villain)
Prince of LeungMo Chak-tin's nephewMo Sing-chi's cousinMo Yin-ming and Mo Yin-tak's uncleKilled Ngan Sui-wan in Episode 19Expelled to the border by Mo Chak-tin in Episode 20(Main villain)
WarlordMo Sing-chi and Ngan Sui-wan's eldest sonMo Sam-si's nephewMo Yin-tak's elder brotherConsort Chun's loverKilled Consort Chun by mistake in Episode 1Executed by Dik Yan-kit in Episode 2(Villain)
WarlordMo Sing-chi and Ngan Sui-wan's second sonMo Sam-si's nephewMo Yin-ming's younger brotherSheung-koon Yuen-tee's fiancéDied with Mo Sing-chi in Episode 20(Semi-villain)
Queen regnant of ZhouLee Hin's motherConsort Wai, Consort Chor, Consort Chun's mother-in-lawMo Sing-chi and Mo Sam-si's auntSheung-koon Yuen-yee's superior
Former Emperor of TangDegraded to "Prince of Lu Ling" by Mo Chak-tinMo Chak-tin's sonConsort Wai, Consort Chor, Consort Chun's husbandPromoted to Crown Prince in Episode 20
Sheung-koon Yuen-yee's motherFailed to kill Mo Chak-tin by poisoning and committed suicide in Episode 11(Villain)
Viewership ratings
The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership. "Viewers in millions" refers to the number of people, derived from TVB Jade ratings (not including TVB HD Jade), in Hong Kong who watched the episode live. The peak number of viewers are in brackets.
