2003-tvb

: A historical tragedy starring Charmaine Sheh and Steven Ma . Sheh’s performance was highly regarded, earning her a nomination for Best Actress and winning "My Favorite Television Character".

In general, 2003 is reviewed as a year of for TVB. Production crews were given larger budgets for location shooting, and the studio successfully launched several actors into superstardom (such as the "S4" pilots in Triumph in the Skies ). While some shows were critiqued for borrowing elements from Japanese dramas, the general consensus is that these elements were well-localized to enhance "Hong Kong feelings". 2003-tvb

: While noted for its similarities to the Japanese drama Hero (2001) in terms of character design, it was successful for its fresh take on "unorthodox" lawyers and romantic subplots. Critical Sentiment : A historical tragedy starring Charmaine Sheh and Steven Ma