[Hong Kong TVB Drama 2013] Return of the Silver Tongue 舌劍上的公堂

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Details:Title:  舌劍上的公堂 / Shé jiàn shàng de gōngtáng
English title: Return of the Silver Tongue
Genre: Comedy Producer:  Lee Yim Fong (Gentle Reflections, Reality Check)Episodes: 25
Broadcast Date: December 16, 2013 - January 17, 2013Replacing: The Hippocratic Crush - On Call 36小時
Cast:Roger KwokKristal TinPriscilla WongEvergreen MakJerry Lamb KK Cheung Fred Cheng Lee Sing Cheung Grace WongWhitney HuiRachel Kan Akina Hong 
Synopsis:CHEUNG SAI WAI (Roger Kwok) opened a school to nourish talented individuals. Student CHOW GUK (Priscilla Wong) is WAI's student and friend, she's naturally talented, but doesn't really study thus she frequently misuses the four character proverbs. As a righteous man, WAI saw how absurd society was and deeply felt education wouldn't change people's hearts. Coincidentally he meets CHAN JAN JAN (Kristal Tin) of unknown background, but is a talented writer who is competitive and talkative. The two became the male and female lawyers that everyone knew. The notorious POON GANG CHYUN (KK Cheung) and his son POON YI MING (Jerry Lamb) regarded WAI and JAN as enemies. WAI's good friend HA HAU MO (Evergreen Mak) felt disappointed that WAI changed because MO's father CHAN MUNG KUT (Lee Sing Cheung) was a famous lawyer, but was framed and sentenced to death, MO held a deep grudge on lawyers. Although MO understood WAI's intention, he was suspicious of JAN's background and started investigating her. His investigation unfolded a hidden injustice case from 20 years ago...(aZnangel) 

Trailer:

Theme Song:
Two Words - Freddie Cheng & Kristal Tin (鄭俊弘、田蕊妮)http://youtu.be/_rkVALahUjM

Episode Previews:Episode 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXBbz_qeH0w&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=3

Episode 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3pEIULRVro&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=2

Episode 3http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4YiBzsMQk&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=3

Episode 4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8DAnEHz32c&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=2

Episode 5http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quWPTa5JuGo&feature=share&list=SP6xnAvlFTCA0QJJYbfBOSO2aDty8YNlyZ&index=8

Episode 6http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WoB40bwRzA&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=2

Episode 7http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKSUUkEoZq8&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=3

Episode 8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-JpT9LX0UM&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=2

Episode 9http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODWzUA7e2g&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=1

Episode 10http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebm597FTKGI&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=4

Episode 11http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RczG8oFJnU8&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=1

Episode 12http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr9JfGYYzo4&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=3

Episode 13http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG7cb80_HcE&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=2

Episode 14http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FL6hUf8O-w&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=3

Episode 15http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NhDRj9bTaM&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=1

Episode 16http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PTh1YaeADk&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=1

Episode 17http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECmA379Bx0&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=11

Episode 18http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2pJnNDW3A&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=7

Episode 19http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpcesoxcK1s&feature=share&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&index=1

Episode 20http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Wtr8PL_RM&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&feature=share&index=1

Episode 21http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0jF4mBEQQ&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&feature=share&index=1

Episode 22http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-BJve-kWXM&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&feature=share&index=1

Episode 23http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGKfd0JCDVo&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&feature=share&index=1

Episode 24 & Episode 25http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3htgMn3HQ&list=UUD2SNRlEjxJODlwaKx-BoRw&feature=share&index=1

[thitu]

This is a must check out. I have always liked Roger Kwok, Kristal Tin is okay too. Looking forward ep 1

[Guest jdeux]

lol. i finally got the time of the day to watch all 4 episodes. so far so good! Prior to watching this today, when they were still promoting the show prior to Hippocratic crush 2, I wasn't really happy with the casting (like Kristal Tin). However, I take my words back as i actually like Kristal Tin in this show, it actually suited her character. But what I really like is the humour and such. Very very funny... slapstick funny.

[thitu]

@jdeux, guess I will check it out 

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Source: Mingpao, WacowTranslated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net
TVB Rating Report (12/16/2013 - 12/22/2013)
DramasBounty Lady - My盛Lady (EPS 16-20 END) - 28 PTS (Peaking at 30 PTS) (Lowest 24 PTS)
Return of the Silver Tongue - 舌劍上的公堂 (EPS 01-04) - 25 PTS (Peaking at 28 PTS) (Lowest 19 PTS)
Come Home Love - 愛.回家 (EPS 409-411) - 23 PTS
SpecialsTVB Anniversary Awards 2013 - 萬千星輝頒獎典禮2013 (MONDAY) - 34 PTS (Peaking at 40 PTS) TVB Anniversary Awards 2013 Scoop Special - 萬千星輝頒獎典禮2013 : 王者誕生 (MONDAY) - 26 PTS (Peaking at 28 PTS)TVB Anniversary Awards 2013 Scoop Special 2 - 萬千星輝頒獎典禮2013 : 王者驾到 (TUES,WED) - 21 PTS (Peaking at 24 PTS)JSG Marathon 2013 - 勁歌金曲馬拉松2013 (SATURDAY) - 10 PTS
Variety ShowsSuper Trio Maximus - 超級無敵獎門人終極篇 - 24 PTSWhere Are We Going, Dad? - 爸B全Upgrade (WEEKDAYS) - 22 PTSEating Well with Madam Wong - 吾淑吾食 - 22 PTS 
(Nielsen TAM: 1 point represents 64,200 viewers)
Complaints- Bounty Lady: 24 complaints on Sharon Chan's poor acting and singing skills; 13 complaints on the finale episode had too much editing, which caused confusion to the audience. (Kate and Sharon also received 5 compliments on their acting respectively.) 

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Source: HKChannelTranslated by: aZnangel @ http://asianunivese.net
TVB Rating Report (12/23/2013 - 12/29/2013)
DramasReturn of the Silver Tongue - 舌劍上的公堂 (EPS 05-09) - 24 PTS (Peaking at 27 PTS) 
Coffee Cat Mama - 貓屎媽媽 (EPS 01-05) - 23 PTS (Peaking at 26 PTS)
Come Home Love - 愛·回家 (EPS 412-415) - 22 PTS 
Variety ShowsGuardians of Life - 守護生命的故事 (WEEKDAYS) - 19 PTS 

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TVB Rating Report (12/30/2013 - 01/05/2014)Source: KuangaiTVB, WacowTranslated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net 
Dramas Return of the Silver Tongue - 舌劍上的公堂 (EPS 10-14) - 25 PTS (Peaking at 28 PTS) (Lowest 22 PTS) 
Coffee Cat Mama - 貓屎媽媽 (EPS 06-10) - 25 PTS (Peaking at 28 PTS) (Lowest 21 PTS)
Come Home Love - 愛.回家 (EPS 417-421) - 24 PTS 
Variety Shows Super Trio Maximus - 超级无敌奖门人终极篇 - 28 PTSEating Well with Madam Wong - 吾淑吾食 - 23 PTSGuardians of Life - 守护生命的故事 - 20 PTS Chik Chak Ultimate Music Chart Awards 2013 - 2013年度叱咤樂壇流行榜頒獎典禮 - 19 PTS 
(Nielsen TAM: 1 point represents 64,200 viewers) 

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class="ipsType_pagetitle" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.3; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(50, 50, 50); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"Kristal Tin Bashes Priscilla Wong No Body Figure, No Guy Likes HerSunday January 12, 2014 Hong Kong
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel

   

TV Queen Kristal Tin, Roger Kwok, Priscilla Wong, Evergreen Mak, Fred Cheng, and Whitney Hui attended the promotional event for TVB series Return of the Silver Tongue held in Sham Shui Po. Recently Priscilla and Edwin Siu were rumored while filming their new series Housewife Madam, but Priscilla laughed and said she thanked the magazine for giving her a headline: "I only get 3 hours of sleep a day, how will I have the energy to make rumors? Its better to treat the rumors as promotions. It was only the word cunning ("hau") that bothered me because I don't really have the elements of a woman. (Are you afraid it might be awkward when you see Edwin's actual girlfriend Gigi Ho?) No, I don't gossip about other people." Priscilla expressed once she's finish with filming the series, she'll be leaving HK for several months and by then its all forgotten. Asked whether she's going back to Tony Hung's side? She joked: "Yes, having rumors with him is the safest. At most I won't dislike him." 

When Kristal heard of Priscilla and Edwin's rumor, she was surprised and accidentally blurted out Edwin is already in a relationship, but then she quickly added: "Well I always see he's so sweet, so I thought he was in a relationship. Priscilla doesn't have a body figure, she's so flat and nothing wonderful, Edwin won't like her. Priscilla needs a man who really knows what's good." Edwin accepted a telephone interview and expressed the rumor is just for laughs.

Roger disclosed he can have a 'fat' year and will travel around Southeast Asia as a family of four for the first time. "I have never done this before, so its frightening. My daughter really likes the food on the airplane. Last time she had so much of it, she vomited, so we will have to try stop her from over eating." 

Earlier Whitney Hui got into trouble in the cinemas while she was trying to take pictures of herself in the movie. She stressed she really didn't know, even her parents called and scolded her. She said: "My parents strictly follow rules. They asked me why I was so careless. I was just too happy to see myself in the movie and wanted to take a picture for memories. I will never break the rule again." 

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Source: HKChannel Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net 
TVB Rating Report (01/06/2014 - 01/12/2014) 
DramasReturn of the Silver Tongue - 舌劍上的公堂 (EPS 15-19) - 26 PTS (Peaking at 29 PTS)
Coffee Cat Mama - 貓屎媽媽 (EPS 11-15) - 25 PTS (Peaking at 27 PTS)
Come Home Love - 愛．回家 - 24 PTS 
Variety ShowsSuper Trio Maximus - 超級無敵獎門人終極篇 - (EP 31 END) - 25 PTS
(Nielsen TAM: 1 point represents 64,940 viewers) 
Complaints- Return of the Silver Tongue, 8 complaints: the plot had mistreatment, violence and poor awareness. - Coffee Cat Mama, 1 complaint: gender discrimination and misleading the audience.- Come Home Love, 1 complaint: the series was misleading audience. 

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Source: Mingpao Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net 
TVB Rating Report (01/13/2014 - 01/19/2014) 
Dramas Return of the Silver Tongue - 舌劍上的公堂 (EPS 20-25 END) - 26 PTS (Peaking at 31 PTS)
Coffee Cat Mama - 貓屎媽媽 (EPS 16-20 END) - 25 PTS (Peaking at 28 PTS)
Come Home Love - 愛.回家 (EPS 427-430) - 23 PTS
Variety ShowsJSG Best Ten Music Awards Presentation 2013 - 十大勁歌金曲頒獎典禮2013 - 21 PTS (Peaking at 24 PTS)Guardians of Life - 守護生命的故事 (WEEKDAYS) - 19 PTS 
(Nielsen TAM: 1 point represents 64,940) 
Complaints- JSG Awards, 1 complaint: the filming style was disturbing. - Come Home Love, 2 complaints: the plot is not creative and illogical. - Return of the Silver Tongue, 5 complaints: the plot is boring, violent and disturbing. - Coffee Cat Mama, 6 complaints: illogical plot; focused too much on the relationships; encouraged extramarital affairs; use of profanity; uncreative casting. 
Praises - 'Guardian of Life' hosted by Lawrence Ng received 2 praises from the audience -- the show is a good watch. 

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Both "Return of the Silver Tongue" and "Coffee Cat Mama" may have been suffering from mediocre ratings since its broadcasts back in December, but the former finally triumphed when its final episode was successful in accumulating more rating points.

As reported on HKTV, while both comedy series aired their finale episodes on 17 January and received an average 27 points, it was revealed that "Return of the Silver Tongue" managed to get 31 points at its peak, with around 1.99 million viewers tuning in.

The rating point was slightly higher than the Bosco Wong-starrer, which only managed to get 28 points at its peak.

The two dramas have been suffering from slow ratings due to technicalities instead of quality issues. As both were broadcasted in December, which is the holiday month, most of TVB viewers are out travelling instead of staying at home watching television.

However, despite its success in beating out "Coffee Cat Mama" in its final rating points, "Return of the Silver Tongue" still received five complaints from viewers – mainly due to its poor casting choices and unrealistic theme.