The Four () is a 2015 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel Si Da Ming Bu (; The Four Great Constables) by Woon Swee Oan. It starred Hans Zhang, Yang Yang, William Chan and Mao Zijun, and was first aired on Hunan TV from 17 March to 23 June 2015.
Synopsis
During the Ming dynasty, there are four detectives â Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou â known for their fighting prowess and keen insight in solving challenging murder mysteries. Lengxue saves Chu Limo, who is on the run from the imperial palace. Zhuge Zhengwo finds out that Chu Limo is Xia Hongyao's daughter, and takes her under his care. Lengxue and Chu Limo initially do not get along, but their relationship gradually takes a meaningful turn through difficult times. An Shigeng wants to get rid of the four detectives, who have exposed his numerous crimes and evil deeds. He uses Yao Jihua's jealousy of Lengxue and Chu Limo's relationship to harm them. Together, the four detectives work together to bring down An Shigeng. At the same time, they each find their own happiness.
Cast
Main (The Four Constables)
Prince of the Wolf tribe, and a skilled swordsman. He is cold and silent due to his turmoils and painful past. He initially had a rocky relationship with Chu Limo, but later fell in love with her.
A calm, gentle and otherworldly gentleman. He specializes in using the fan and other hidden weapons. He gets into various romance entanglements with Nangong Ruyin, Chu Limo and Mu Xue, but wasn't able to achieve happiness.
An optimistic, cheerful and loyal man. He is an expert in qinggong, and loves to drink wine. He loves Princess Ziluo.
A boxer who uses his iron fists as weapon. He possesses a royal demeanor and is also very helpful, constantly standing up against injustice. He loves Ling Yiyi.
Supporting
Xia Hongyao's daughter. She possesses a talented gift for reading people's minds. While escaping from the imperial's palace's beauty draft, she was saved by Lengxue and becomes a maid at Shenhou Mansion.
The main antagonist, responsible for all the evil deeds; including the murder of Lengxue's family. He wants to become the Emperor to seek revenge for his lover, Diewu. He uses the Soul Pill to control the four villains, Wen Ruyu and Wen Wuchang, and manipulates them to achieve his goals.
A simple-minded and loyal girl, who can do anything for the man she loves. She is used by enemies and her body becomes poisonous.
Fierce and stubborn, her fatherâÂÂs official rank makes it easier for her to become a leading female guard. Being in love and betrothed to Lengxue, his blooming love with Limo leaves her susceptible to An Shidi's schemes.
- Huang Wenhao as Zhuge Zhengwo
The teacher of Lengxue, Wuqing, Zhuiming and Tieshou. He discovers Chu Limo and taught her the art of reading minds, passed down from Xia Hongyao.
Lengxue's childhood friend and foster sister. A descendant of the wolf tribe.
- Meng Yixuan as Nangong Ruyan
Wuqing's love interest. She was later forced to become An Shidi's wife due to her resemblance with Diewu.
Princess of Qingge Tribe. She admires Wuqing.
- Jiang Yuchen as Princess Ziluo
The Imperial Princess. Unruly and capricious; she initially fell in love with Lengxue, but later develops a relationship with Zhuiming.
Extended
- Yang Mingna as Jiao Yang (Zhuge Zhengwo's love interest, Mingyuelou's lady boss)
- Chen Yun as Ye'er (Limo's good friend, a servant at Shenhou Mansion)
- Wang Haiyang as Yu Chuntong (Leader of Liushanmen, An Shidi's confidante)
- Liu Xin as Liu Chunping (Shenhou Mansion's head servant. She likes Lengxue and Wuqing)
- Zhou Shaodong as Prince Xiang
- Qian Yongchen as Yan Zhao (One of the four villains)
- Zhou Muyin as Tang Chou (One of the four villains)
- Ma Wenlong as Shu Wan (One of the four villains)
- Cheng Cheng as Zhao Hao (One of the four villains)
- Li Tengjing as Wen Ruyu (The synonym of death. He often concocts poison to harm people)
- Ma Kui as Wen Wuchang (Wen Ruyu's son)
- Ying Haoming as Mo Erchi (Crown Prince of a tribe. He likes Limo)
- Liu Sitong as Xia Hongyao (Limo's mother, a nun at Shengyue Sect who specializes in reading people's minds. She previously had a relationship with Lengxue's father)
- Qiu Yueli as Chu Yanliang (Limo's father)
- Meng Yixuan as Diewu (An Shidi's love interest)
Special appearances
- He Jiayi as Aqina (leader of Shengyue Sect)
- Michelle Bai as Nine-tailed Fox
- Han Dong as Zhang Sheng (Nine-tailed Fox's husband)
- Liu Changde as Zhao Jinlong
- Zhang Meng as Huilan (Zhao Jinlong's wife)
- Zheng Shuang as Wen Bing'er (Wen Ruyi's niece, a disabled physician)
- Huang Ming as Master Du (A man in love with Ziluo, but was used by her as a pawn to make Zhuiming jealous)
- Zong Fengyan as Master Wuhen (A playboy and womanizer)
Soundtrack
Reception
The drama is a commercial success. It maintained the number one spot in its timeslot during broadcast, with an average viewership rating of 0.729% (CSM50) and 0.82% (nationwide). The series was especially popular with the younger audiences due to its main cast of flower boys.
Ratings
- Highest ratings are marked in <span style="color:red">red</span>, lowest ratings are marked in <span style="color:blue">blue</span>
Broadcast
References