27 weeks to become cops, infinite weeks to become family — Hong Kong's most addictive bootcamp drama.
46 minSeason 3 • Episode 30
LatestThe Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005. The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school. Within these 27 weeks, each of them learned their lessons, each of them become more mature, each of them become a better person as the relationship between the trainees and the trainers grows stronger and stronger. A direct sequel, "On the First Beat" was produced and broadcast in 2007 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Joey Yung, Sonija Kwok and Michael Tao. Another sequel, "E.U." was produced and released in 2009 continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, alongside Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Elanne Kong, and Michael Tse. Michael Miu reprises a new role as a triad boss in E.U., which is unrelated to his role in The Academy.
Acting
Ron Ng and Sammul Chan's chemistry launched a decade-long pairing.
Production
Authentic HK Police College access rarely granted to productions.
Writing
Sequel-baiting so good it actually delivered TWO follow-ups.
Creator
Wong Wai-Sing
Sammul Chan
李柏翘/韦柏翘 Lee Pak-Kiu / Wai Pak Kiu
Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai
钟立文 Chung Lap Man
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Kong Sai-Hau
Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei
Ching Yeuk-Sam
Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Leung Siu-Tong
Elanne Kwong Yeuk-Lam
Kong Yau-yau
Kaki Leung
Fa Yeuk-Bo
Casper Chan
Felix Lok Ying-Kwan
Ellesmere Choi
Dickson Lee Kar-Sing
Dominic Lam Ka-Wah
Wu Cheuk-Yan
Joel Chan
Fai Wing-Lun
Dexter Yeung Tin-King
"Chicken" (Lat Gai)/Chu Wing-Fuk
Angelina Lo
Ma Ying-Oi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ron Ng and Sammul Chan became so synonymous with this pairing that fans still demand their reunion 20 years later.
This series single-handedly boosted HK Police recruitment applications in 2005 — the 'Academy effect' became industry shorthand.
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