D.I.E. (2008)
A Hong Kong TVB comedy series where misfit detectives tackle cold cases using anything but conventional methods.
D.I.E. - Series Information
- Original Title: 古靈精探
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- First Air Date: March 17, 2008 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: TVB Jade
- Alternative Titles: Death Investigation Extension (US)
- Production Companies: TVB
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
D.I.E. - Plot
In the police force, "Death Investigation Extension" or "D.I.E." was established to accommodate those who have been sent away by their supervisors. As everybody knows, members of the Extension are to investigate unsolved cold cases. Yue Chi-Long (Roger Kwok), who has cracked a large number of difficult cases by extrasensory means, is assigned to the D.I.E. because his superiors find him strange for falling asleep constantly on the job. New appointee Ying Jing-Jing (Sonija Kwok) is a good-looking girl but she takes an uncompromising stand over every case she deals with. Initially unaccepting of a division made of incompetent detectives, she is tricked into staying by her former supervisor, who claims that she was placed there to eventually replace the head and whip the team into shape. Chi-Long proves himself a capable detective but has a laidback attitude. The relationship between Jing-Jing and Chi-Long is deteriorating day by day, but also improving in a way...
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D.I.E. - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Roger Kwok Chun-On
- Sonija Kwok Sin-Nae
- Nancy Wu
- Derek Kwok Jing-Hung
- Mimi Lo
- Thomas Sin Ho-Ying
- Samuel Kwok Fung
- Margie Tsang Wah-Sin
- Stefan Wong
- Teresa Ha Ping
D.I.E. - FAQs
What is D.I.E. about?
D.I.E. (Death Investigation Extension) follows a ragtag unit of Hong Kong detectives assigned to solve cold cases. The team includes the narcoleptic but gifted Yue Chi-Long, who cracks cases through extrasensory perception, and the sharp, no-nonsense newcomer Ying Jing-Jing. Their clashing personalities drive both the comedy and the mystery.
Who are the main actors in D.I.E.?
The series stars Roger Kwok Chun-On and Sonija Kwok Sin-Nae in the lead roles, supported by Nancy Wu, Derek Kwok Jing-Hung, Mimi Lo, Thomas Sin Ho-Ying, Samuel Kwok Fung, Margie Tsang Wah-Sin, Stefan Wong, and Teresa Ha Ping.
How does Roger Kwok's character solve cases in D.I.E.?
Yue Chi-Long, played by Roger Kwok, has an unusual gift: he receives psychic visions while falling asleep. His narcoleptic episodes are actually his superpower, allowing him to perceive details others miss entirely. It's this quirky trait that gets him reassigned to the D.I.E. unit in the first place.
How many seasons and episodes does D.I.E. have?
D.I.E. ran for two seasons, each containing 25 episodes, bringing the total to 50 episodes. Season 1 aired in 2008 and Season 2 followed in 2009, both broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong.
When did D.I.E. first air?
D.I.E. premiered on March 17, 2008, on TVB Jade in Hong Kong. The series was also released in Canada with a 14+ rating. It concluded in 2009 after its second season wrapped up.
Is D.I.E. a comedy or a crime drama?
D.I.E. blends both. While officially classified as a comedy, the show weaves in genuine detective work and cold case investigations throughout. The humor largely comes from the eccentric characters and their interpersonal clashes, making it an entertaining mix of laughs and light mystery.
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What are shows similar to D.I.E.?
If you enjoy D.I.E., you might like Zombie Detective (2020), The Mysteries of Love (2010), Jonathan Creek (1997), Elementary (2012), or Bad and Crazy (2021). These series share a similar blend of quirky characters, unconventional detective work, and comedic storytelling.
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