Let Me Take Your Pulse (Chinese: 你好，我的大夫; lit. Hello My Doctor) is a Hong Kong television series created and produced by television network TVB. It premiered on 11 September 2023 and ran until 13 October 2023, spanning 25 episodes. Starring Sisley Choi and Matthew Ho, the series follows the lives of a group of young Chinese Medicine practitioners and their life journey in healing themselves and others.
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| Also known as | 你好，我的大夫 |
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| Ending theme | "Never Say Goodbye" by Vivian Koo |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
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| Running time | approx. 45 minutes per episode |
| Production company | TVB |
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| Release | 11 September – 13 October 2023 |
Cast
edit- Sisley Choi as Ching Ka-ying – a Chinese Medicine physician who works and concurrently assumes the Chief of Staff role at the Fu On Club Chinese Medicine Centre For Training and Research, a government clinic[1]
- Isabella Hsu as the child Ka-ying
- Matthew Ho as Koo Ching-king – Ka-ying's ex-boyfriend and childhood friend who is currently a PhD holder and physician of Chinese Medicine. A decade ago, following the completion of his bachelor's degree, he engaged in overseas volunteer work with the aim of accumulating clinical experiences. Upon returning to Hong Kong, he applies to the trainee programme at the government clinic where Ka-ying is currently employed.[1]
- Harry Lau as the child Ching-king
- Ricco Ng as Ricci Lo Yuen-chi – a junior Chinese Medicine physician practicing in the trainee programme at the government clinic[1]
- Kayan Yau as Hiraku Tong Siu-kwong – a junior Chinese Medicine physician practicing in the trainee programme at the government clinic[1]
- Erica Chan as Cicely Yuen Si-si – a junior Chinese Medicine physician practicing in the trainee programme at the government clinic[1]
- Danny Hung as Edgar Pang Ching-mong – a third-year graduating physician in the trainee programme at the government clinic[1]
- Lincoln Hui as Hunter Cheung Syun-kei – a Chinese Medicine physician; Ka-ying's friend and current landlord who has a crush on her[1]
- Don Li as Francis Ng Wing-lam – Ka Ying's supervisor at the government clinic
- Yen To as Grand Master Duan Zhan-hua – a famous senior Chinese Medicine practitioner who Ching-king met during his volunteer work and subsequently became his apprentice
- Chan Ka Fai as Cheng On-sang – Ka-ying's deceased father
- Eva Lai as Sze Yuk-ling – Ka-ying's mother
- Angelina Lo as Tin Suet-gyun – Ching-king's grandmother
- June Ng as Sheung Wai-yan – Ka-ying's school junior and a Chinese Medicine practitioner at the government clinic
- Ngai Wai-man as Ling Wut – a Chinese Medicine practitioner at the government clinic
- Sam Tsang as Brandon Shing Ka-kit – Ching-king's biological father, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, who abandoned him when he was still unborn.
Synopsis
editAfter graduating from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ching Ka-ying became a registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. She joined the government Chinese medicine clinic and has been there for ten years. She has now been promoted to the position of Chief of Staff, responsible for managing the entire clinic and training new Chinese medicine practitioners. Among the group of fresh graduates, there is her childhood friend, classmate, and ex-boyfriend, Koo Ching-king. Back then, Ching-king chose to continue his studies in Chinese medicine, forsaking Ka-ying. He has since earned a doctorate degree in Chinese medicine, ironically becoming Ka-ying's subordinate. Just as before, Ka-ying focuses on practicality while Ching-king emphasizes idealism. Ka-ying must consider cost-effectiveness and regulations in her job, while Ching-king's eyes are only on the patients, seemingly ignoring the rules. With new grudges and old resentments entangling them, emotions interweaving, despite their conflicts and differences, both share the compassionate heart of healers. They are united in promoting traditional Chinese medicine and hope to use their medical skills to help more patients. Faced with the injustices in the field of Chinese medicine, in the end, they both find a common path. Together with a group of other young Chinese medicine physicians, they break through the constraints of reality and embark on the path of benevolent medicine, striving to create the ideal clinic in the hearts of everyone, overcoming obstacles to serve as compassionate healers.[2]
Production and background
editPrincipal photography took place approximately from June to October 2022.[3] This series was the second instance where TVB had selected Traditional Chinese medicine as the central theme for a TV show, the first being A Herbalist Affair in 2002.[4] The series delves into topics of human emotions, conflicts with Western medicine, and the struggle of traditional Chinese medicine to gain recognition. The screenwriting team and producer Dave Fong studied the lives and work of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for a period of two to three months. With strict oversight from professional consultants in traditional Chinese medicine, the series primarily adapts stories from real medical cases and examples found in books.[5] The actors also received an instruction course from the professionals before filming.[6]
Music
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Four Natures and Five Flavors of Drugs* (四氣五味)" | Alex Lau | 0:59 | ||
| 2. | "Never Say Goodbye (不會道別)" | Hayes Yeung | Damon Chui & Johnny Yim | Vivian Koo | 4:12 |
(*) Transliteration used in the absence of a formal English name
Reception and ratings
editThe series reached its peak with a viewership rating of 22.9 points, equivalent to 1.47 million viewers.[7]
| Week | Episodes | Airing dates | Ratings[a] | Ref. |
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| 1 | 1 – 5 | 11–15 September 2023 | 22 points | [9] |
| 2 | 6 – 10 | 18–22 September 2023 | 22.3 points | [10] |
| 3 | 11 – 15 | 25–29 September 2023 | 21.4 points | [11] |
| 4 | 16 – 20 | 2–6 October 2023 | 20.2 points | [12] |
| 5 | 21 – 25 | 9–13 October 2023 | 22.9 points | [7] |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g 《你好，我的大夫》 解開人生疑難雜症 [Let Me Take Your Pulse Unlocking Life's Complex Challenges]. TVB Weekly (in Traditional Chinese). 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ 你好, 我的大夫 劇情︳蔡思貝何廣沛演年青中醫 最緊要醫得好收視 [Let Me Take Your Pulse Episodic Summary]. Yahoo! Entertainment (in Traditional Chinese). 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ 胡凱欣 (13 May 2022). 蔡思貝擔正新劇《你好，我的大夫》 開拍前與何廣沛齊齊學針灸 [Sisley Choi and Matthew Ho assume the leading role in the upcoming drama Let Me Take Your Pulse and study acupuncture before filming commences]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- 貪靚戒澱粉質 蔡思貝中醫上身 Keep肚腩暖宮 [Sisley Choi turns to Traditional Chinese Medicine to Keep the Abdomen Warm and the Uterus Healthy]. Oriental Daily News (in Traditional Chinese). 19 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "《你好，我的大夫》呈現中醫新氣象新形象" [Let Me Take Your Pulse is to present a new and fresh image of Traditional Chinese Medicine]. TVB Weekly (in Traditional Chinese). 16 June 2022. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ 《你好，我的大夫》 勇闯未知路 医病先医“心” [“Let Me Take Your Pulse” Courageously Tread the Uncharted Path, Prioritize Healing the “Heart” Before the Ailment]. Ta Kung Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 12 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023. English Translation.
- ^ 娛樂新聞｜《你好，我的大夫》即將開拍 何廣沛蔡思貝為新劇學中醫 [Let Me Take Your Pulse to start filming; Sisley and Matthew learns about Traditional Chinese Medicine] (Video) (in Cantonese). Hong Kong: TVB on Youtube / Google, Inc. 15 May 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b 林迅景 (16 October 2023). 收視｜《香港人在北京》首播冇水花 吳若希性感演出只有20.6點 [TV Ratings: Debut of From Hong Kong to Beijing Disappoints - Jinny Ng's Alluring Performance Garners Only 20.6 points]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Nip, Amy (9 August 2013). "Slide in television ratings is no drama, says TVB". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 22 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ 黃梓恒 (18 September 2023). 收視｜《你好我的大夫》首周最高22點 《思家大戰》破今季紀錄 [Viewership ratings: Let Me Take Your Pulse hits a peak of 22 points in its debut week; Family Feud breaks this season's record]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ 《東張西望》收視踞榜首 《你好，我的大夫》穩步上揚 [Scoop takes the top spot in viewership; Let Me Take Your Pulse steadily rises]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 25 September 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ 《你好，我的大夫》繼續高開 最高收視21.4點 ["Hello, Doctor" Maintains Strong Viewership with Highest ratings of 21.4 Points]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Daily News. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ 打風帶挈收視！《中年2》收24點創開播紀錄 《思家大戰》收25.3點 [Midlife, Sing and Shine Hits 24 Points, Setting a Debut Record; Family Feud Reaches 25.3 Points]. on.cc (in Traditional Chinese). Oriental Daily News. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.