The 40 most popular hong kong sci-fi & fantasy TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.


My Date with a Vampire
1998
country: Hong Kong
My Date with a Vampire is a 1998 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV. The story is based on the future events of the plot of Vampire Expert, a similar two-season television drama aired on ATV in 1995 and 1996. It blends aspects of the jiangshi with those of western vampires, while injecting elements of Chinese mythology and modern horror legends. The series is a tribute to Lam Ching-ying, the lead actor of Vampire Expert and a prominent cast member in the Mr. Vampire franchise, who died of liver cancer in 1997. It was followed by My Date with a Vampire II (2000) and My Date with a Vampire III (2004).


Journey to the West
1996
country: Hong Kong
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.


A Step Into The Past
2001
country: Hong Kong
A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. The series' first original broadcast ran from 15 October to 7 December 2001 on the TVB Jade network in Hong Kong.


The Duke of Mount Deer
1984
country: Hong Kong
The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.


The Return of the Condor Heroes
1983
country: Hong Kong
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade from 31 October 1983 to 6 January 1984 in Hong Kong.


Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story
2003
country: China
In the Tang Dynasty, a prophecy of the Seven Lifetimes of Cursed Lovers threatens the world. Years after the demon lord Liudao’s defeat, scholar Ning Caichen arrives in the haunted town of Nanguo, where he meets the mischievous fox spirit Nie Xiaoqian, the mysterious Ma Hongye, and the relentless swordsman Zhuge Liuyun. As their destinies entwine, a tragic yet enchanting love story unfolds between the human and spirit realms.


The Exorcist's Meter
2017
country: Hong Kong
Each day, night shift taxi driver Ma Kwai drives female doctor Chong Tsz-Yeuk to and from work on time, cherishing the moments they share, without realizing that he is meant to be her guardian. One night, at midnight, when Ma Kwai is urinating on a highway, he accidentally breaks the spell placed on a hundred-year-old genie, Shek Kam-Dong, and starts having inconceivable experiences. He not only sees things that others around him don't see but also receives superpowers. Though Ma Kwai initially feels very annoyed at this turn of events, he later teams up with Kam-Dong to hunt demons for money.


Chor Lau-heung
1979
country: Hong Kong
A Hong Kong adaption of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series.


The Eight Fairies
1985
country: Hong Kong
Taishang Laojun Deyu Emperor ordered to find eight candidates who had the potential to become immortals, namely Li Xuan's iron crusade Li who borrowed the corpse to return his soul, Han Zhongli, the old man Zhang Guolao who sold fruits, Lü Dongbin, the reincarnation of Huayang Zhenren, He Xiangu, a flower girl He Xiangu, Lan Caihe who sang with a clapper, Han Xiangzi, a talented son holding a horizontal flute, and Cao Guoun, his uncle. The eight people were originally ordinary people, each with different backgrounds and encounters, but they were enlightened and cultivated by Lao Jun. The eight people went everywhere to help others and do good deeds to accumulate virtue, during which they encountered the murder of the Dragon Prince, the Dragon Cousin, the Heavenly Dao Ancestor and others three and four times, can they overcome all difficulties and achieve positive results?


The Edge of Righteousness
1993
country: Hong Kong
LUI MAN FUNG (MAN TSE LEUNG) is a top neurological surgeon, a very earnest and resolute type who will try to achieve his goals by hook or by crook. Because of his character defects, he has been on bad terms with his family. Even his girlfriend YIP MAN (HSUAN JESSICA HESTER) is worried about his raging temper. The relationship between the pair therefore involves frequent quarrels and arguments. Eight-year-old NG SIU TUNG (CHENG PAK LAM) has been suffering from brain cancer. Wishing for a medical cure, he follows his uncle LUK AH CHOI (CHEUNG WAI KIN) to the United States to seek consultation treatment.....


The Legend of the Condor Heroes
1994
country: Hong Kong
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in 1994.


The Great Adventurer Wesley
2018
country: China
Aliens have secretly infiltrated the Earth for years. Wesley, an Interpol Special Adviser, catches aliens with a high-tech weapons to keep the Earth safe. One day, a severed hand appears at Bai's house. Wesley and Bai's daughter investigate it and find Deng Shi who can decompose the body freely. Subsequently, in Egypt, a mummified Pharaoh disembarks, leading them to a mysterious tomb. What awaits them in the mysterious tomb?


Face to Fate
2006
country: Hong Kong
In a war against evil, the White Force and the Black Force have a Golden Seal Battle every five years. Each force selects five people to represent its community. Whichever side wins the battle has control of the wuxia world for the next five years. However, over the years, the Black Force has become more evil than before, and their goal evolved to destroy all good to allow evil to control the world. When the selected five representatives from the White Force are suddenly killed, its members are forced to find replacements.


Blue Veins
2016
country: Hong Kong
After getting struck by lightning during the The Great Vampire War, Ying Wuet Tseuk and his gang of thieves become The Undead, a race of immortal beings. For the next 500 years, Ying Wuet Tseuk kept his identity hidden and secludes himself in the city, spending sleepless nights managing a late-night food hall. Skilled in martial arts, Ying Wuet Tseuk also operates a martial arts training hall and accepts two disciples under his wing. Ying Wuet Tseuk is in love with forensic scientist Lam Mung Nam, a vampire who had her memories and powers completely sealed away. Unaware of her vampiric identity, her only remaining power is the ability to revive the dead for one minute. For years, Ying Wuet Tseuk stayed by her side silently, helping her piece memories back together one by one.


A Bride for a Ride
2009
country: Hong Kong
A Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar who has a specialty in cross-dressing. To prove his worth to Wong Sau-ying, his ideal lover, he cross dresses as a beauty in a lantern festival so he can get closer to her. Sau-ying's older brother, Tiger Wong, sees Man-bun's beauty and kidnaps him home. A Bride for a Ride consists of elements of Cantonese opera. Chin Kar-lok, who stars as Tiger Wong, is also the drama's action choreographer.


Gods of Honour
2001
country: Hong Kong
At the end of the Shang Dynasty, King Zhou's tyranny made life unbearable for the people. Li Jing, one of the dynasty's most renowned generals, and his wife Yin Shiniang, faced a strange event when their child was born as a ball of flesh. Believing it to be a demon, Li Jing split it open, revealing a two-year-old boy named Nezha. To protect her child, Shiniang sent Nezha to the Nuwa Temple to be raised. Nezha befriended Yang Jian and Lei Zhenzi, and the trio delved into the world of kung fu. Yang Jian's sister, Yang Lian Hua, fell in love with Nezha at first sight. Meanwhile, King Zhou's indulgence in beauty and favouritism towards Su Daji led to widespread destruction. Jiang Ziya then led Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, and Yang Jian to persuade King Wen and assist King Wu in leading an army against Zhou. Together, they fought against the injustice.


Against the Blade of Honour
1997
country: Hong Kong
Against the Blade of Honour is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was first run on TVB in July 1997 in Hong Kong.


The Yang's Saga
1985
country: Hong Kong
The Yang's Saga is a 1985 Hong Kong miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled Generals of the Yang Clan. The series is a grand production by the television station TVB. The original broadcast period on TVB Jade was from 23 to 28 September 1985, within the night time slot for Enjoy Yourself Tonight. Starring the Five Tiger Generals of TVB, the drama also featured the largest star-studded cast in Hong Kong television history, including many of the industry's current top award-winning global and cinematic stars.


Legend of the Demigods
2008
country: Hong Kong
Legend of the Demigods is a TVB fantasy-adventure-comedy TV series starring Sunny Chan, Linda Chung, Benny Chan, Halina Tam, Stephen Au, Nancy Wu and Charmaine Li. The ending theme song Fat Sai is performed by Linda Chung and can be found in the Lady in Red album. It was first broadcast in August 2008.


The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1986
country: Hong Kong
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin is a TVB television series premiered in 1986 based on the story of Wong Tai Sin.


A General, A Scholar and An Eunuch
2017
country: Hong Kong
Three Ming dynasty imperial officials accidentally travel to modern-day Mainland China while searching for a missing princess.


To Get Unstuck in Time
2004
country: Hong Kong
A father and son work together across time to solve murders and crimes that occurred in the 1980s and present time.


Treasure of Destiny
2023
country: Hong Kong
No overview available


Barrack O'Karma 1968
2022
country: Hong Kong
Maurice is inexplicably missing at Twilight Mansion. Although he is tracked down and survives an ordeal, but he has forgotten everything and also become another person. His girlfriend Ella feels he is somehow different. To unravel this mystery, the only option is to begin with Twilight Mansion. Strange things keep happening at Twilight Mansion. Some esports team venture into the virtual world, and there is some baffling kidnapping story. “Korean craze” is also triggered by comet particles, and there are other happenings. After encountering weirdos and experiencing puzzling incidents, Maurice and Ella are more deeply in love than ever before. They are adamant that they are meant for each other. However, Ella has probably fallen in love with unreal Maurice.


I've Got The Power
2022
country: Hong Kong
Five supernormal humans with odd jobs became heroes when they seek justice for the people on the streets. They suddenly unlocked supernatural powers which they did not possess before. Each of them have their own special powers such as strength, time controlling and more.


The Smiling Proud Wanderer
1984
country: Hong Kong
No overview available


What If
2025
country: Hong Kong
Lok Chak-shun, a man who lives three different destinies shaped by his choices. Born prematurely in 1960s Hong Kong, he grows up passionate about comics. A school prank leads him to a fateful encounter with a mysterious girl, but a broken kite triggers a ripple in time, splitting his life into three divergent paths.


Ten Brothers
2007
country: Hong Kong
Loosely based on the Chinese mythology of the same name, the TV drama tells of a young couple whose lives change when the woman accidentally drinks the soup of ten magical beans. From the ten beans, the woman conceives ten sons. Fearful and unprepared for their sons growing into adults, the couple abandons them. One day, a mysterious white-haired man appears in one of the brother's visions and delivers a prophecy that could change the ten brothers forever.


Dragon Love
1999
country: Hong Kong
The innocent and straightforward dragon girl (played by Yuan Jieying) tries to learn the method of raining in the world, and she must become a human being. She wanted to play around in the bustling world, but she was deeply attracted by Ye Xi (played by Chen Haomin), who is kind and generous, and the two began a "human-dragon love". However, "people and dragons are in love, must be sent from heaven", resulting in a variety of conditions, out of control, but they still love each other. On the other hand, Zhou Chu (Qian Jiale), who grew up with Ye Xi, has strong martial arts, but a strong personality. He once believed that dragons are the root of all evil and determined to take dragon slaying as his own responsibility. Once when he went up the mountain to slay the dragon, he accidentally rescued the beautiful Crescent Princess (played by Zhang Shenyue), and soon began a close relationship.


Over Run Over
2016
country: Hong Kong
While on patrol duty, EU sergeant Ling Sun-fung and her team are called to assist a criminal chase. A gun battle erupts and Sun-fung loses her father, who dies from a stray bullet to the head. Sun-fung continues the pursuit, but a strange natural phenomenon suddenly turns her away, taking her back to April 1—three days prior to the incident. Realizing that she has travelled back in time, she uses this opportunity to save her father's life. Village chief "Ditch", an informant for the ICAC, discovers Sun-fung's special ability and teams up with her to investigate a corrupted cop. Unfortunately, their persistent disruption to the timeline causes severe butterfly effects, with unsettling consequences.


The Love Story In The Fantasyland
1999
country: Taiwan
No overview available


Feminine Masculinity
1999
country: Hong Kong
Tang Ping Kuen, the village head of Lucky Villaige, was always at loggerheads with businesswoman Christine Fong. One day, Christine was shot dead during a paintball game. The spirit of Christine can't rest in peace until she finds out who murdered her. Christine decides to take possession of Kuen's body.


You Only Live Twice
1982
country: Hong Kong
No overview available


The Legendary Ranger
1993
country: Hong Kong
Yuen Jun Hap is a top class surgeon, amateur detective and martial artist with an insatiable curiosity and the moral code of the traditional youxia. His curiosity draws him into investigating a slew of seemingly unrelated kidnappings and other bizarre crimes. However, as Yuen investigates deeper he discovers all the crimes are in fact linked and are part of a plot by a doomsday cult. Convinced that mankind is due to be wiped out by an extraterrestrial source, the cult's crimes are carried out to hide and fund the theft of genetic material from the brightest and fittest human specimens in order to create a master race with which to repopulate the earth. ~~ Adapted from the novel series "Dr Yuen Series" (原振俠系列) by Ni Kuang (倪匡).


The Spirit of Love
1993
country: Hong Kong
No overview available


The New Matchmaker
1988
country: Hong Kong
No overview available


Eastern Hero
1992
country: Hong Kong
Cheng Qingfeng lost his parents at a young age and lived with his older brother, Cheng Lang. He was shocked to witness his brother sacrificing his own wife and child to escape from enemies. Thankfully, Qingfeng managed to save his nephew, Jia Bao. From then on, Qingfeng lost contact with his brother. He settled in a rural area and entrusted Jia Bao's upbringing to a kind-hearted man named Bing. Eighteen years later, Qingfeng learned exceptional martial arts skills and disguised himself as a simple-minded doctor. In reality, he was the legendary vigilante known as the Dragon Shadow Hero, who upheld justice and punished evil. His fellow disciple, Zongxin, always accompanied and supported him. In order to reunite with Bing and Jia Bao, Qingfeng traveled to a place called 'Treasury City.' On his way, he learned about a local tyrant named You Wanjin, who oppressed the people with his power. This fueled Qingfeng's determination to visit Treasury City even more...


Stranger Anniversary
2022
country: Hong Kong
A “doppelgangers” website has facilitated the connection between two complete strangers that look like identical twins. Law firm partner Ko Sau-shing tracks down his former lover Yu Fung, whom he has not contacted for ages, online, and Yu Fung is looking for a part-time boyfriend with a similar appearance to him. Sau-shing arbitrarily approaches applicant Mo Kei-nam, who is a dead ringer for him. The duo also covertly agree to swap identities for two weeks. Sau-shing plays the role of Yu Fung’s “substitute lover”, and deadbeat Kei-nam disguises himself as Sau-shing while simultaneously dealing with his wife Lee Chi-ying and father-in-law Lee Kwun-hang as each and every crisis at the law firm is handled by him. While the identity swapping deadline looms, this pair of lookalikes are eventually shocked to realize their mutual life trajectories are already different from their expectations.


Inevitable
2022
country: Hong Kong
A group of people work for the God of Death who controls human deaths. On the surface, they seem to be accidents, but in truth, they are behind the deaths. Pang Sam and Sum Yi do not know who the Big Boss is behind the company. Meanwhile, the CEO, Ms. So is fighting to be the successor of the company to get close to the Big Boss.


兇靈大法師
1987
country: Hong Kong
No overview available
Hong Kong television built a durable house style in crime and workplace serials, produced fast and in volume, that shaped popular TV across the Chinese-speaking world.
Science fiction and fantasy on television get to build worlds across dozens of hours, which is why the genre's most detailed universes are TV universes. Effects costs long constrained it; streaming budgets no longer do.