The Witness
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Because of a fatal shooting case, plain-clothes Sergeant Ko Lik-kei runs into a “dull” and “troublesome” witness called Lee Ho-fan. Lik-kei is instructed to protect Ho-fan at all times. Initially, the duo are strangers that cannot stand each other. They then gradually get along. Meanwhile, an apparel company of which Ho-fan is a major shareholder is found to have involved in illicit dealings. Yip Cheung-lok and his son Yip Ming-kwan, who are member of senior management, are associated with these activities. Lik-kei teams up with Ho-fan and Ho-fan’s younger sister Lee Chung-ying, who is a barrister by profession, to investigate. Lik-kei and Chung-ying get entangled in a relationship in the process. Also, Lik-kei’s elder sister Ko Wing-yumand Ho-fan get along sometimes and provoke each other at other times. Fate has brought the foursome together, causing a case that has remained unsolved for more than twenty years to be reopened.
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1 Season • 20 Episodes
40 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Mon, Oct 19, 2020
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Season 1, Episode 20: “Episode 20”
Cheung-lok shockingly finds out Lik-kei’s identity. Ming-kwan returns home and sees what is happening. He prevents Lik-kei from asking questions and expels him. Ming-kwan and Cheung-lok start an argument. Ming-kwan angrily pushes Cheung-lok against a wall. Ming-kwan blames Lik-kei for the Cheung-lok incident. Lik-kei is wanted as he resists arrest. Lik-kei and Chung-ying covertly hook up. They then coax Ho-fan into going to the cemetery to see them. They persuade him to lend a helping hand. But he declines. Wing-yum finds Ho-fan and wants to make up with him. In the process, Ming-kwan appears and takes Ho-fan away. Meanwhile, Ho-fan again recalls certain memories. Ming-kwan is plotting to make Ho-fan disappear. Fortunately, Lik-kei shows up to intervene at the critical moment. Ming-kwan confronts Lik-kei. He even opens fire on Lik-kei. Ho-fan finally recalls the sequence of events in a homicide case from yesteryear.
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What is The Witness about?
Because of a fatal shooting case, plain-clothes Sergeant Ko Lik-kei runs into a “dull” and “troublesome” witness called Lee Ho-fan. Lik-kei is instructed to protect Ho-fan at all times. Initially, the duo are strangers that cannot stand each other. They then gradually get along. Meanwhile, an apparel company of which Ho-fan is a major shareholder is found to have involved in illicit dealings. Yip Cheung-lok and his son Yip Ming-kwan, who are member of senior management, are associated with these activities. Lik-kei teams up with Ho-fan and Ho-fan’s younger sister Lee Chung-ying, who is a barrister by profession, to investigate. Lik-kei and Chung-ying get entangled in a relationship in the process. Also, Lik-kei’s elder sister Ko Wing-yumand Ho-fan get along sometimes and provoke each other at other times. Fate has brought the foursome together, causing a case that has remained unsolved for more than twenty years to be reopened.
How many seasons does The Witness have?
The Witness comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Witness?
Key cast members in The Witness include Lo Chung-Him, Willie Wai Ga-Hung, Tsui Wing, Kelly Cheung, Lau Kong.
Who created or directed The Witness?
The Witness was developed and directed by Not specified.