Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar () is a 2015 Hong Kong modern legal drama series produced by TVB and starring Ben Wong, Louis Cheung, Ram Chiang, Grace Chan, Elaine Yiu, Jeannie Chan, Stephanie Ho, Natalie Tong, Timothy Cheng, Elena Kong and Moon Lau. Filming of the series took place from June till September 2014. The series began airing 26 January 2015 and ended its run on 27 February 2015. It was broadcast on weekdays, Monday to Friday, by TVB's Jade channel in the 8:30-9:30 pm timeslot. Grace Chan Leads a New Generation in "Raising the Bar". Retrieved 01-25-2015 Overview - Raising the Bar. Retrieved 01-25-2015 Raising the Bar soompi page. Retrieved 01-25-2015
==Synopsis==
A group of barristers and trainee lawyers vow to pursue justice and ideals, but the process is fraught with difficulties. Regarded as the "Condor Heroes" of the legal world, barristers Marcus Fan (Ben Wong) and his wife Vivian Cheung (Elaine Yiu) have taught many students. Among them, Giselle Tong (Grace Chan), Brittany Fok (Jeannie Chan) and Quinton Chow (Louis Cheung) are Marco's favourites. Giselle's classmate, Holly Tsang (Moon Lau), is a trainee solicitor at Vivian's law firm, while Chris Yiu (Stephanie Ho) trains under barrister Duncan Yam (Timothy Cheng). Brittany's elder half-sister, Ashley Cheng (Natalie Tong), has an affair with the married Duncan and later switches over to work for Marcus. With each of them using their own methods, how do these rookies become qualified legal practitioners, in a journey that is full of struggle, doubt and tough choices about their future? Theory turns into practice as they handle tricky cases and experience success and failures, while also dealing with love, family and friendship problems every day. Their biggest test arrives when legal standards challenge their personal orientations.
==Cast==
*Ben Wong (黃智賢) as Marcus Fan Chi-ngai (范智毅)
*Louis Cheung (張繼聰) as Quinton Chow Chi-pok (周梓博)
*Ram Chiang (蔣志光) as Woody Lam Sam-muk (林森木)
*Grace Chan (陳凱琳) as Giselle Tong Ching-chi (唐靖姿)
*Elaine Yiu (姚子羚) as Vivian Cheung Wai-wan (張慧芸)
*Jeannie Chan (陳瀅) as Brittany Fok Chi-ying (霍紫凝)
*Stephanie Ho (何雁詩) as Chris Yiu Chui-fa (姚翠花)
*Natalie Tong (唐詩詠) as Ashley Cheng Cheuk-tung (鄭妁彤)
*Timothy Cheng (鄭子誠) as Duncan Yam Suen-yip (任雋燁)
*Elena Kong (江美儀) as Judge Amanda Lui (呂官)
*Moon Lau (劉佩玥) as Holly Tsang Ho-yan (曾可欣)
*King Lam (林景程) as Lincoln Chai On-kui (齊安居)
*Sunny Dai (戴耀明) as Kuk Tat-kan (谷達勤)
*Andy Siu (邵卓堯) as Paul
*Matthew Ho (何廣沛) as Max Kwong
*Sam Tsang (曾航生) as Don Chu Yiu-lik (朱耀力)
*Hugo Wong (黃子恆) as Hanson Chui Yin-chit (崔賢哲)
*Alex Tsui (徐家傑) as Fok Koon-tung (霍貫東)
*Li Shing-cheong (李成昌) as Chan Keung (陳強)
*Mimi Chu (朱咪咪) as Ng Suk-fan (吳淑芬)
*Chun Wong (秦煌) as Chow Chung-cheung (周忠祥)
*Hinson Chou (周子揚) as Jaydon Ngai Chung-hang 危仲衡
*MoMo Wu (吳沚默) as Lee Dan (李丹)
*Ali Lee (李佳芯) as Shum Lai-ching (岑麗清)
*Skye Chan (陳倩揚) as Sabrina Fong Tin-na (方天娜)
*Stefan Wong (黃長興) as Kelvin
*Gary Chan (陳嘉輝) as Judge Ho (何官)
*Wendy Hon (韓毓霞) as Judge Wong (王官)
*Joseph Yeung (楊瑞麟) as Judge Chan (陳官)
*Eddie Li (李岡龍) as Judge Lai (賴官)
*Dolby Kwan (關浩揚) as Roy
*Mary Hon (韓馬利) as Holly's mother (曾可欣之媽)
*Steve Lee (李家鼎) as Holly's father (曾可欣之爸)
*Helen Ng (吳香倫) as Lam Mui (林梅)
*Johnson Law (羅莽) as Sit Kim (薛劍)
*Judy Tsang (曾敏) as Yeung Lau (楊柳)
*Snow Suen (孫慧雪) as KeiKei (淇淇)
*Suet Nei (雪妮)
*Jacquelin Chong (莊思敏) as Lawyer Yiu (姚律師)
*Jack Hui (許家傑) as Alex Lam Chin-sum (林展信)
==Alternate ending==
An alternate ending was shown for the overseas broadcast of the drama. The scene depicts the lawyers in a silent protest in support of Hong Kong's continued judicial independence. Raising the Bar Alternate Ending. Retrieved March 12, 2015 The scene is in reference to the real life event that happened in Hong Kong during the "White Paper" protest in June 2014. White paper on Hong Kong. Retrieved March 12, 2015
==Development==
*Filming of the series took place from June till September 2014.
*The costume fitting ceremony was held on 7 June 2014 12:30 p.m. at Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One.
*The blessing ceremony was held on 26 June 2014 2:00 p.m. at Tseung Kwan O TVB City. Raising the Bar AF page. Retrieved 01-25-2015
==Viewership ratings==
Week 	Episodes 	Date 	Average Points	Peaking Points
1 	01－05 	26-30 Jan 2015	23 	25
2 	06－10 	2-6 Feb 2015 	24 	26
3 	11－15 	9-13 Feb 2015 	23 	27
4 	16－20 	16-20 Feb 2015	22 	24
5 	21－25 	23-27 Feb 2015	27 	32
Total average	Total average	Total average 	23.8 	32
==Awards and nominations==
Year	Ceremony 	Category 	Nominee 	Result
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Drama 	Raising The Bar 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Actor 	Ben Wong 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Actress 	Grace Chan 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Supporting Actress 	Natalie Tong 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Supporting Actress 	Elaine Yiu 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Male TV Character 	Ben Wong 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Female TV Character 	Grace Chan 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite Onscreen Couple 	Louis Cheung & Grace Chan 	
2015	StarHub TVB Awards
 StarHub TVB Awards 2015 Nominations. Retrieved September 5, 2015	My Favourite TVB Theme Song 	You & Me (我和你) by Stephanie Ho 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Drama Series 	Raising The Bar 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actor in a Leading Role 	Ben Wong 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actress in a Leading Role 	Grace Chan 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role 	Louis Cheung 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role 	Ram Chiang 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role 	Timothy Cheng 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Actress in a Supporting Role 	Elaine Yiu 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple 	Louis Cheung & Grace Chan 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple 	Ben Wong & Elaine Yiu 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite TVB Drama Theme Song 	You & Me (我和你) by Stephanie Ho 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite Top 16 TVB Drama Characters 	Ben Wong 	
2015	TVB Star Awards Malaysia	My Favourite Top 16 TVB Drama Characters 	Elaine Yiu 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama 	Raising The Bar 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor 	Ben Wong 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress 	Grace Chan 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress 	Elaine Yiu 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor 	Ram Chiang 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor 	Timothy Cheng 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress 	Natalie Tong 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress 	Stephanie Ho 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress 	Jeannie Chan 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress 	Elena Kong 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Male Character 	Ben Wong 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character	Stephanie Ho 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite Drama Song 	You & Me (我和你) by Stephanie Ho 	
2015	TVB Anniversary Awards 	TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite Drama Song 	You Are The One (面前人) by Louis Cheung & Grace Chan 	
==References==
==External links==
*Official Website
Category:TVB dramas
Category:Hong Kong television series
Category:2015 Hong Kong television series debuts
Category:2015 Hong Kong television series endings
Category:2010s Hong Kong television series
Category:Legal television series