Line Walker: The Prelude

Line Walker: The Prelude (Chinese: 使徒行者2; Cantonese Yale: Sitòu Hàngjé2), also known as Line Walker 2, is a 2017 crime drama produced by TVB. Premiered on September 18, 2017, it serves as the prequel to Line Walker (2014). It stars Michael Miu, Moses Chan, Jessica Hsuan, Benjamin Yuen, Chau Pak-ho, Priscilla Wong, and Benz Hui.[1]

Line Walker: The Prelude
Promotional Poster
Also known asLine Walker 2
使徒行者2
Genre
Starring
Opening theme"Skynet" (天網) by Pakho Chau
Ending theme
  • "Forgot Myself" (忘記我自己) by Hana Kuk
  • "Behave Oneself" (安守本份) by Vivian Koo (谷婭溦)
Country of originHong Kong, China
Original languagesChinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)
No. of episodes30
Production
ProducerSo Man Chung
Production locations
Production companyTVB
Original release
Network
Release18 September (2017-09-18) –
27 October 2017 (2017-10-27)
Related

Michael Miu won My Favourite TVB Actor in a Leading Role at the 2017 TVB Star Awards Malaysia.[2]

A third season taking place three years after the events of Line Walker premiered on November 9, 2020.

Synopsis

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In 2010, Cheuk Hoi (Michael Miu) secretly travels to Bangkok to conduct a drug operation with his undercover agents in Thailand. Despite the success of the mission, all of Cheuk Hoi's undercover agents are killed in a sea of fire. Back in Hong Kong, Cheuk Hoi's good friend CIB Inspector Lai Sui Kuen (Eddie Cheung), is killed by masked gunmen, leaving Cheuk Hoi to take charge of Cheng Suk Mui (Priscilla Wong) who is not yet officially an undercover. Cheuk Hoi knows that Lai Sir still has undercover agents whose identities have been deleted. To learn the truth about Lai Sir's death, Cheuk Hoi works with Cheng Suk Mui to find and secure the remaining of his late-friend's undercover agents while dealing with corrupt officials in the Hong Kong Police Force. Meanwhile, Chum Foon Hei (Benz Hui) swears to avenge the death of his wife and goes head to head with Victor Ngai (Moses Chan), the leader of the Cheung Heung triad.

Cast

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Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB)

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Cast Role Description
Michael Miu
苗僑偉
Cheuk Hoi
卓凱
Senior Inspector (SIP) of Hong Kong’s Criminal Intelligence Bureau(CIB)

Resigned in episode 10 to investigate the mystery identity of the crooked cop and find the remaining unknown undercover agents.

Personal Bodyguard of Sze Ka Lei (Scarlett) from episode 10 to episode 18 and reinstated as Senior Inspector in episode 18.

Made a civil CIB group from former police officers in episode 18.

Good friends with Sze Ka Lei Admired Sze Ka Lei

Arrested Sze Ka Lei (Scarlett) in episode 30.

Benz Hui
許紹雄
Chum Foon Hei
覃歡喜
Former Undercover Agent

He deleted his own UC file in episode 2

Triad Leader of Fook Wo

Restaurant owner

Victor's enemy (Anti-Villain)

Pakho Chau
周柏豪
Lok Siu Fung
樂少鋒
Gangster, works for Pak-key, later works for Chum Foon Hei

Undercover Agent, revealed in episode 4, later revealed to have been pretending to be the undercover agent in episode 25.

In truth, the real undercover agent was his deceased older brother, Lok Siu Man (樂少文) who got killed while investigating the crooked cops' identities in Thailand.

Revealed to have been murdering crooked cops in episode 24 to find the killer of his brother. Killed Madam Cheung in episode 25. Shot by Chui Tin Tong in episode 29. Revealed to have been saved by Chum Foon Hei in episode 30

Benjamin Yuen
袁偉豪
Chui Tin Tong
徐天堂
Gangster and works for Ngai Tak Sun (Victor)

Likes Jeng Suk Mui Revealed as an undercover agent in episode 15 . Forced to shoot Lok Siu Fung by Victor in episode 29.

Priscilla Wong
黃翠如
Cheng Shuk Mui
鄭淑梅
Undercover Agent

Likes Lok Siu Fung
Sze Ka Lei's personal assistant died in line walker 3

Joman Chiang
蔣祖曼
Madam Cheung
張雪晴
CIB Chief Superintendent and Supervisor of Cheuk Hoi and Ben Sir

Revealed to be a crooked cop in episode 18. Manipulated Ben Sir into becoming a crooked cop. Died in episode 25, killed by Lok Siu Fung. Girlfriend of Hui Sir (Villain)

Eddie Cheung
張兆輝
Lai Sir
黎瑞權
Guest Star from episode 1 to 2
CIB Chief Inspector
Good friend and colleague of Cheuk Hoi
Died in episode 2, killed by a mysterious group wearing masks who took his USB drive containing his undercover agents' identities informations.
Former undercover handler of Cheng Suk Mui, Lok Siu Wen, Chui Tin Tong, Yeung Wing (Cherry) and Leung Si Mun.
Nathan Ngai
魏焌皓
Ben Sir
朱志彬
OCTB / CIB Inspector
Take over Cheuk Hoi's CIB position in episode 10
Cheuk Hoi's apprentice
Yeung Wing's boyfriend
manipulated by Madam Cheung into becoming a crooked cop.
Died in episode 23, killed by Hui Sir when taking Madam Cheung hostage in the police station.

(Villain)

Other main and recurring cast

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Cast Role Description
Moses Chan
陳豪
Ngai Tak Shun (Victor)
魏德信
Cheung Hing Triad Leader
Entrepreneur
Mr. White's secret business partner until episode 20.
Likes Sze Ka Lei
Has been working with black cops who remove his enemies for him.
Taken over the Largest international criminal organization in Asia in episode 24 after getting rid of Johnny
Killed by Chum Foon Hei in episode 30.
Chan portrays a different character despite appearing in the 2016 film of the same name.

(Main Villain)

Jessica Hsuan
宣萱
Sze Ka Lei (Scarlett)
施嘉莉
Former Loan saleswoman
Business partner of Victor until episode 25
Revealed to be a former undercover agent of British Secret Service (MI6) in episode 14.
Likes Ngai Dak Sun
Revealed to have an implanted remote time bomb microchip in her brain placed by Leung Si Mun, ordered by Johnny as an insurance against Victor if he double crosses him.
Good friends with Cheuk Hoi
Arrested by Cheuk Hoi in episode 30.

(Semi-Villain)

Louisa Mak
麥明詩
Yeung Wing (Cherry)
楊詠
Loan saleswoman
Ben's girlfriend
Revealed to be an Undercover Agent in episode 19-20.
Killed by Ben Sir after her identity as an Undercover Agent is exposed to the black cops in episode 21.
Alice Chan
陳煒
Lau Kam Ying
劉錦瑩
Guest Star in episode 2
Chum Foon-hei's wife
Died in episode 2, killed by Victor's men.
Tony Hung
洪永城
Wing-Cheong Guest Star in episode 1
Undercover agent in Thailand
Died in episode 1, killed by an explosion in the hideout along with the other four undercover agents.
Stephanie Ho
何雁詩
Sparrows
雀 雀
Guest Star in episode 1
Undercover agent in Thailand
Died in episode 1, killed by an explosion in the hideout along with the other four undercover agents.
Koo Ming Wah
古明華
Tomato Guest Star in episode 1
Driver
Undercover agent in Thailand
Died in episode 1, killed by an explosion in the hideout along with the other four undercover agents.
Shiga Lin
連詩雅
Luen (Birdy) Guest Star in episode 1
Undercover agent in Thailand
Died in episode 1, killed by an explosion in the hideout along with the other four undercover agents.
Yeung Chiu Hoi
楊潮凱
Raptor Tattoo artist
Undercover agent in Thailand
Died in episode 1, killed by an explosion in the hideout along with the other four undercover agents.
Revealed to have survived the explosion in the hideout in episode 22.
Revealed to be one who caused the explosion in the hideout in episode 26.
Revealed to be one of Ngai Dai Sun's henchmen and joins King's side.
Killed by Ngai Dai Sun for his betrayal in episode 30.

(Villain)

Kenny Wong
黃德斌
Pak-key
鄭弼奇
Guest Star from episode 1 to 5
Thailand gang leader
Friend & boss of Lok Siu Fung

Tried to help Chum Foon Hei but died in episode 5, killed in car crash driven by a high man

(Semi-Villain)

James Kazama
丘占輝
Mr.White Largest international criminal organization in Asia co-leader
Business partner/rival of Johnny
Victor's secret business partner
Dies in episode 20, killed by Victor to win the trust of Johnny.

(Villain)

Karen Lee
李焯寧
Leung Si Man
梁斯敏
Largest international criminal organization in Asia Agent
Old Toy Gallery exhibit owner
works for Johnny, in truth she was working for Victor who wants to take over the Largest international criminal organization in Asia.
Working with Chum Foon Hei to go against Victor
Revealed to have implanted a remote time bomb microchip in Scarlett's brain by order of Johnny which she uses it as an insurance against Victor when he threatens her in episode 26.
Revealed to be an undercover agent working for Lai Sir in episode 27.
Suffering from terminal cancer causing her to use extreme methods for taking down Victor before she dies
Indirectly revealed to have been killed by Ngai Dai Sun in episode 29.

(Anti-Villain)

Patrick Dunn
鄧梓峰
Hui Sir
許启發
Assistant Commissioner of Hong Kong police
Supervisor of Madam Cheung, Cheuk Hoi, and Ben Sir
Revealed to be the high-rank black cop behind Madam Cheung and has been working with Victor in episode 25
Madam Cheung's ex-boyfriend
Revealed to be an imposter, in truth, the real Hui sir died a long time ago during his undercover mission in episode 28.
Killed by Lok Siu Fung in episode 28

(Villain)

Jimmy Au
歐瑞偉
Hong To-hang
康道行
OCTB Inspector
Promoted to CIB Chief Inspector in episode 27
Good friend and colleague of Cheuk Hoi
Choosing new undercover agents in the final episode which set up the beginning for the first season.
Gill Mohindepaul Singh
喬寶寶
Yu Lok Sing Former assistant bomb disposal police officer
One of the three former police officers that Cheuk Hoi recruited to help him against the black cops in episode 18.
Kandy Wong
黃山怡
Law Siu Sze Former police communication officer
One of the three former police officers that Cheuk Hoi recruited to help him against the black cops in episode 18.
Penny Chan
陳國峰
Lee Man Hung Former police band member
One of the three former police officers that Cheuk Hoi recruited to help him against the black cops in episode 18.
Jacky Yeung
楊鴻俊
Johnny Largest international criminal organization in Asia co-leader
Business partner/rival of Mr.White
Victor's secret business partner in episode 21 that wanted to get rid of Mr.White.
killed during his arrest in episode 24 by Cheuk Hoi.

(Villain)

Tyson Chak
翟凱泰
Mr. King Largest international criminal organization in Asia client
Business partner and friend of Mr.White
Killed by Victor in episode 30 for taking Scarlett hostage.

(Villain)

Kenneth Ma
馬國明
Ngai Tak Lai (Samuel) Special Appearance in episode 30
Younger brother of Ngai Tak Shun (Victor)
Sworn vengeance toward Cheuk Hoi, Chum Foon Hei, Chui Tin Tong and Cheng Suk Mui for the death of Victor in the final episode.

(Villain)

Development

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After the success of Line Walker, TVB had plans to produce a second season. A poster for Line Walker 2 was introduced at the 2016 TVB Sales Presentation featuring Charmaine Sheh, Benz Hui, and Michael Miu. Lead actor Raymond Lam did not renew his management contract with TVB, and was not considered for Line Walker 2.[3] Sheh ultimately did not return for the second season.

Filming for the drama began in October 2016. Using the working title Line Walker 2, the drama series was jointly produced by TVB and Tencent's Penguin Pictures.[4] A pre-filming ceremony held on November 2 introduced returning cast members Michael Miu, Benz Hui, and Vincent Lam, with Moses Chan, Jessica Hsuan, Benjamin Yuen, Chau Pakho, and Priscilla Wong joining the cast. Kenny Wong, Louisa Mak, Alice Chan, and Kandy Wong were also present. Filming took place in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Shenzhen.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "《使徒行者2》曝片花 陈豪宣萱接棒新篇--文旅·体育--人民网".
  2. ^ ""Legal Mavericks" wins Favourite Drama in Malaysia". sg.style.yahoo.com. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  3. ^ "《使徒行者》将推续集 林峰或缺席". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  4. ^ ""Line Walker 2" begins principal photography in October". sports.yahoo.com. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  5. ^ Says, Happybi. "Michael Miu Talks Filming "Line Walker: The Prelude"". JayneStars.com. Retrieved 2020-10-10.