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Forensic Heroes III
Forensic Heroes III (Chinese: 法證先鋒III) is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). It stars Wayne Lai, Maggie Cheung, Kate Tsui, Ron Ng, Aimee Chan, Edwin Siu, Nancy Wu & Ruco Chan in the reboot of the Forensic Heroes series, featuring new stories and characters. Mui Siu-ching, who also produced the original series, serves as the executive producer. The drama was a ratings success, and is Hong Kong's highest-rating serial drama of 2011. SynopsisSenior Forensic Chemist Jack Po (Wayne Lai), better known as Pro Sir, is the head of the Forensic Science Department and is skilled at analysing criminal psychology. He has a unique view on human nature and is familiar with the structure of various firearms. Pro Sir works closely with Senior Forensic Pathologist Mandy Chung (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee) in a wide range of fields including psychology, anthropology, criminology and forensic science. DCS Senior Inspector Ada Ling (Kate Tsui) and Sergeant Lee Chin-fung (Ron Ng), better known as Wind, work together and crack many murder cases. Their relationship goes from good friends 'brothers' to a pair of lovers. With a backbone of 12 cases, the forensic scientists, forensic doctors and the police all work together to accommodate each other to solve these cases. The perspective in this third installment is much wider than the previous two seasons with a legal standpoint in addition to the forensics. ProductionA costume fitting press conference was held on 3 January 2011.[1] Filming started on 28 January 2011[2] and the blessing ceremony was held on 24 February 2011.[3] Charmaine Sheh was originally set to be the lead actress, however after suffering injuries slipping on a patch of ice in Shanghai, she was forced to withdraw from the series.[4] She was replaced by Maggie Cheung Ho-yee.[5] Cast and charactersHong Kong General LaboratoryForensic Science Division
Forensic Pathology Division
Kowloon West District Crime Squad (DCS)
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Viewership ratingsForensic Heroes III was the most watched TVB drama of 2011.[7] 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 (including TVB HD Jade), in Hong Kong who watched the episode live. The peak number of viewers are in brackets.
Forensic Heroes III and the CSI Effect in Hong KongIn 2014, Cora Y.T. Hui and Professor T. Wing Lo of the City University of Hong Kong conducted a study to determine if the "CSI Effect" was taking place in Hong Kong due to the popularity of Forensic Heroes III. They believed that since the Forensic Heroes series was one of the few ways Hong Kong citizens were exposed to forensic science, it would have a large influence on participant's legal-decision making. A questionnaire was given to 528 Hong Kong citizens residing in Hong Kong for seven or more years and all 18 and over. The results showed that participants who regularly viewed shows like Forensic Heroes III were more likely to expect scientific evidence in a case than non viewers. They were also less uncertain about whether or not that evidence should be presented. Despite the effects of the media on participants' perception of legal evidence, it did not affect their overall legal-decision making. Therefore, Hui and Lo's study suggests that the CSI Effect is not present in Hong Kong.[7] Accolades45th TVB Anniversary Awards 2011
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