The Academy (2005)
A TVB Hong Kong drama following police recruits through the trials, bonds, and personal growth of a 27-week training programme.
The Academy - Series Information
- Original Title: 學警雄心
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Created by: Wong Wai-Sing
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 42 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 92
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Networks: TVB Jade
- Alternative Titles: 斗气冤家好兄弟 (HK), Học Cảnh Hùng Tâm (VN), The Academy (US)
- Production Companies: TVB
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
The Academy - Plot
The 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.
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The Academy - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Wong Wai-Sing
Main Cast
- Sammul Chan
- Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai
- Casper Chan
- Dickson Lee Kar-Sing
- Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
- Chin Ka-Lok
- Felix Lok Ying-Kwan
- Ellesmere Choi
- Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei
- Tavia Yeung
The Academy - FAQs
What is The Academy TVB series about?
The Academy follows a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits navigating 27 weeks of rigorous training at the police training school. The series explores their personal growth, evolving relationships with trainers, and the challenges that shape them into mature officers.
Does The Academy have sequels or follow-up series?
Yes. The Academy spawned two direct sequels. On the First Beat (2007) continued with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan alongside Joey Yung and Sonija Kwok. E.U. (2009) further continued the story with Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, joined by Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, and Michael Tse.
Who are the main actors in The Academy?
The Academy stars Sammul Chan, Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai, Casper Chan, Dickson Lee Kar-Sing, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Chin Ka-Lok, Felix Lok Ying-Kwan, Ellesmere Choi, Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei, and Tavia Yeung in key roles.
Where can you watch The Academy online?
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How many seasons and episodes does The Academy have?
The Academy consists of 3 seasons totalling 92 episodes. Season 1 contains 32 episodes, while Seasons 2 and 3 each contain 30 episodes. The series aired on TVB Jade from 2005 to 2009 before concluding.
When did The Academy first air on TVB?
The Academy first aired in June 2005 on TVB Jade, the flagship Cantonese-language channel of Television Broadcasts Limited in Hong Kong. The series ran across three installments, with the final season concluding in 2009.
Is The Academy based on a true story?
The Academy is a fictional drama series, not based on a specific true story. However, it draws on the real structure and culture of the Hong Kong Police Force training programme, lending authenticity to its depiction of recruit life and police academy procedures.
What language is The Academy series in?
The Academy is spoken entirely in Cantonese, reflecting its Hong Kong production origins. It was produced by TVB and broadcast on TVB Jade, the leading Cantonese-language television network in Hong Kong.
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