The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
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The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow

7.9 / 10
2003
1 season
20 episodes
DramaComedy

The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Hong Kong television drama serial that originally aired on Jade from 27 January to 21 February 2003. According to legend, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty may not have died of natural death and was actually assassinated. The plot is an imaginative time-traveling story based on the continuation of what happens after the assassination attempt. The drama is produced by TVB under executive producer Siu Hin-fai. With an average of 2.21 million viewers, the drama is the fourth highest rating drama series of 2003. It received five nominations at the TVB Anniversary Awards, winning four. Maggie Cheung Ho-yee won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress and one of twelve My Favourite Television Character awards, while Paul Chun won My Favourite Powerhouse Actor. Kwong Wa was nominated for the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor, and won one of twelve My Favourite Television Character awards.

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  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    27-01-200345m

    In the 13 year reign of YONGZHENG, wars and natural disasters were everywhere. There were flooding in the Yellow River, wars in Northwest regions in additional to Uncle Eight‘s con...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    28-01-200345m

    LEUNG says she is LUI SAI LEUNG, YEUNG gives her a satirical remark but asks her to stay in the martial art team. Actually, YEUNG reckons that LEUNG is suffering from psychosis. YO...

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    29-01-200345m

    HA (i.e. YONG) goes to “SiuHong Building Materials Co Ltd”, but rejected by the Personnel Manager, TINA. HA, has an opportunity to edit a speech for the big boss, HONG. HONG recomm...

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    30-01-200345m

    At the grand opening of the showroom, FUN grasps LAI to the reporters for photos and interviews. When DI sees that, she immediately asks CHUNG and TINA to steal the scene which mak...

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    31-01-200345m

    HA has overheard that CHUNG and the lawyer, Mr MA are discussing about the takeover of Hin Tat Building. After that, HA tells HONG a story about the flank beef, and HONG gets somet...

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    03-02-200346m

    LEUNG and LAI go to the hospital for visiting HONG, LAI goes upstairs with LEUNG, which makes him sweat and breathless. When HONG sees LEUNG, he immediately says he wants to thank...

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    04-02-200346m

    The big sale received great response. But HONG only shows his acclaim to LAI, which makes OI disappointed. OI discovers Mrs CHOW’s luxurious crystal door hangle has gone missing. H...

  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    05-02-200345m

    OI helps LEUNG to dress up. LEUNG at last turns to be a beauty in the banquet. In the study room, HONG scolds at OI that she is flirting MARCO, which makes the public think this is...

  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    06-02-200345m

    HONG is satisfied with the sale of the mimic stones, but he doubts at the sales report of the first week. HONG announces that LAI is promoted to Sales and Retail Marketing Manager,...

  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    07-02-200346m

    While in Shenzhen, WA forces KING to go karaoke with him. WA even puts the pills in KING’s glass of wine. Next day, when KING wakes up, he discovers he has been unfaithful to CHU....

  • Episode 11

    11.Episode 11

    10-02-200346m

    LEUNG escorts HONG and FONG to worship SHUN. HONG says it is OI who makes SHUN died. HA gets a CD by chance, and sees all of the news clippings and pictures of HONG, suddenly HA ha...

  • Episode 12

    12.Episode 12

    11-02-200345m

    HA worries that LAI will sacrifice others for his own success, like the cunning Uncle Eight. He tests LAI and finds that LAI is actually foxy. HA notices OI is very nervous of her...

  • Episode 13

    13.Episode 13

    12-02-200346m

    LAI suggests HONG to take over Prosperous Marble Factory, because he thinks it is beneficial for the company listing plan. HONG promises to take some thought about it. After seeing...

  • Episode 14

    14.Episode 14

    13-02-200345m

    LEUNG wants to mediate the dispute between HA and LAI, but unsuccessful. However, LEUNG feels strange because LAI doesn’t unhappy about that. LAI says this is because of her. LEUNG...

  • Episode 15

    15.Episode 15

    14-02-200346m

    LEUNG makes fun of HA that he is reading romance fictions in order to learn how to pursue OI. HA wants LEUNG to teach him the right method to date OI. KENNETH recommends OI to desi...

  • Episode 16

    16.Episode 16

    17-02-200346m

    LAI begs HA and OI to keep in secret regarding the HAU’s video. However, OI is hesitated. LEUNG resigns and joins “Po Kee” when she knows there is vacancy. A muscle man called LAM...

  • Episode 17

    17.Episode 17

    18-02-200346m

    Hong Kong Stock Exchange has accepted “Siu Hong” to have listed. LAI suggests inviting CHUN to go to the launch event. He also wants to join the Mainland property development campa...

  • Episode 18

    18.Episode 18

    19-02-200346m

    HONG interrogates HAU. HAU finally speaks out how LAI has threatened him and how they have put OI into the trouble. LAI pretends to feel guilty; HONG then expels him out of the off...

  • Episode 19

    19.Episode 19

    20-02-200346m

    LAI and CHUN claim they hold 33% of “Siu Hong”’s share. Therefore, the President has to be acted by LAI. HA and the others are all provoked. HA suspects LAI has other tricks rather...

  • Episode 20

    20.Episode 20

    21-02-200346m

    HA is happy to see LEUNG coming to his home to cook the late meal for him. They drink together and LEUNG later takes HA, who has already drunk, to the bed. He suddenly asks LEUNG t...

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