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 son Cho Yuet's husband Dik Ching-luen, Dik Kwong-yuen and Dik King-fai's father Mo Sing-chi's enemy Sung Ting-yuk's superior Degraded to Luozhou County official in Episode 2 Promoted to chancellor in Episode 20
Royal jewelry designer On Lau-mui's daughter-in-law Dik Yan-kit's second wife Dik Ching-luen, Dik Kwong-yuen's stepmother Dik King-fai's mother Killed by Mo Sing-chi in Episode 19
On Lau-mui's granddaughter Dik Yan-kit's eldest daughter Cho Yuet's stepdaughter Dik Kwong-yuen's sister Dik King-fai's half-sister Sung Ting-yuk's fiancée Promoted to Royal constable in Episode 20
Prince of Ngai Mo Chak-tin's nephew Lee Hin and Mo Sam-si's cousin Ngan Sui-wan's husband Mo Yin-ming and Mo Yin-tak's father Dik Yat-kit's enemy Framed Lee Hin and Dik Yan-kit Killed Cheung So-ngor, Sung Ting-yuk, Chau Kuk, Cho Yuet Executed by poison by Mo Chak-tin in Episode 20 (Main villain)
Prince of Leung Mo Chak-tin's nephew Mo Sing-chi's cousin Mo Yin-ming and Mo Yin-tak's uncle Killed Ngan Sui-wan in Episode 19 Expelled to the border by Mo Chak-tin in Episode 20 (Main villain)
Warlord Mo Sing-chi and Ngan Sui-wan's eldest son Mo Sam-si's nephew Mo Yin-tak's elder brother Consort Chun's lover Killed Consort Chun by mistake in Episode 1 Executed by Dik Yan-kit in Episode 2 (Villain)
Warlord Mo Sing-chi and Ngan Sui-wan's second son Mo Sam-si's nephew Mo Yin-ming's younger brother Sheung-koon Yuen-tee's fiancé Died with Mo Sing-chi in Episode 20 (Semi-villain)
Queen regnant of Zhou Lee Hin's mother Consort Wai, Consort Chor, Consort Chun's mother-in-law Mo Sing-chi and Mo Sam-si's aunt Sheung-koon Yuen-yee's superior
Former Emperor of Tang Degraded to "Prince of Lu Ling" by Mo Chak-tin Mo Chak-tin's son Consort Wai, Consort Chor, Consort Chun's husband Promoted to Crown Prince in Episode 20
Sheung-koon Yuen-yee's mother Failed 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.
