Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief
難兄難弟之神探李奇
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About
Police cop Lee Kei is assigned by his lieutenant to go undercover and find the infamous cat burglar, "Black Rose", who has escaped being captured for over twenty years. His first clue leads him to a nightclub where he bumps into a former classmate, Tse Sei. When Lee Kei is threatened with dismissal at his corrupt police precinct and his house is burnt down by triads, Sei helps him out by bringing him to live with Sei's uncle. It is through this apartment where he meets a former neighbour, Siu Fong-fong, and a martial arts performer, Cheng Po-chu. When Kei recognizes the martial arts as a style similar to what the "Black Rose" uses, he suspects that Po-chu and her colleagues could be related to the cat burglar and decides to follow them closely.
Cast
Gallen Lo Ka-Leung
as Lee Kei
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
as Tse Sei
Elaine Ng Yee-Lei
as Siu Fong-fong
Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee
as Cheng Po-chu
Suet Nei
as Ching Seung-seung
Kingdom Yuen King-Tan
as Ng Yan-lai
Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung
as Siu Ka-ming
Gregory Charles Rivers
as Si Sir
Joyce Tang Lai-Ming
as Yiu Lina
Chow Chung
as Siu Chung
Leung Wing-Lam
as
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
KI, a new CID, is reluctant to go with the stream. His supervisor, LUI KING, sets him up and sends him to negotiate with a kidnapper. Unexpectedly, KI makes the kidnappers surrender with his passion. Inspector, LOK KUNG, assigns KI to investigate the female gallant, BLACK ROSE, so that KING could not torture him anymore. KI meets his childhood friends, TSE SZE (TSE YUEN). KI sings in the disguise of a famous singer, CHING SHUI, for SZE`s sake. This fraud involves KI into trouble. His home is burnt. KI has no where to go but to follow SZE to live in his uncle, TSE PING`s, home - the Art Garden. KI comes across CHU in the Garden. They admire each other.
Episode 2
SZE and FONG hate each other. CHU`s mother, SHEUNG, is very dissatisfied with the boss who deducted their salary, she decides to steal money. However, KI meets her before she slipped in the house. KI bites SHEUNG`s neck during the struggle. KI knows that this lady must be living in the Art Garden. He swears to find out who is `BLACK ROSE'. SHEUNG tells CHU that she is ` BLACK ROSE`. CHU does not believe in her words.
Episode 3
KI checks everybody`s neck. He arranges spicy hot-pot for everybody in the hope that they have to take off their clothes. However, SHEUNG sees through his plot. SZE asks CHU to bring him the deposit to Central. However, FONG plays trick on SZE. SZE goes to Tai Po instead. He even loses the deposit. SZE threats KI to lend money from LULU with his charm. The next morning, CHU slaps KI angrily. All think that KI and LULU are dating. CHU is very upset. KI is difficult to get at the truth.
Episode 4
KING wants KUNG to return. KI bets with KING that he will arrest BLACK ROSE within three months. KUNG`s daughter, PEGGY, competes with LULU for KI. SZE tells them that KI only loves CHU. CHU is very embarrassed. FONG avenges for CHU. She makes KI stay on the amusement ride the whole night. AU YAT GUN delays the year-end bonus payment. SHEUNG decides to steal money. CHU volunteers to replace SHEUNG. KI suspects FONG. He follows CHU mistakenly. KI is going to take off her mask.
Episode 5
SHEUNG hits KI and places him outside the Art Garden . KI gets a message from BLACK ROSE. She asks KI to distribute the money to everybody. SZE tells them that BLACK ROSE had given him a bowl of rice when he was a child. KI intends to join Black Rose Gang and disguise as a thief. He indicates to FONG that he also wants to join in the `Rob the Rich and Help the Poor` team. FONG is very confused. FONG even accuses him at the police station. KING takes the chance to hit KI. LINA`s car has broken down. SZE gives her a ride. He finds out that LINA is his boss`s daughter. FONG lies to LINA that she has got a rich boyfriend. She asks CHU to disguise as a male and pretends as her boyfriend.
Episode 6
FONG`s friend ROBERT intends to rape FONG. SHEUNG hits him. ROBERT flees away. FONG wakes up and sees KI. She thinks KI is her hero. KI asks FONG whether she is the Black Rose Gang member. FONG denies. LINA is hurt and is being sent to the hospital. SZE fears that he will lose his `rice-bowl`. He makes FONG to apologize to LINA, LINA forgives FONG and even invites FONG to her party. From ROBERT, KI knows that LINA wants to trap FONG. KI hurries to the party. FONG finds a diamond on her body. SZE captures her diamond in chaos. SZE is arrested. CHU decides to steal the diamond so that SZE could be free. CHU discovers that KI is a cop after competing her mission.
Episode 7
KI looks out through the window. CHU fears that her identity is revealed. Fortunately, it is very dark outside and KI only sees the reflection. KI chases BLACK ROSE to the alley. He sees CHU who has just bought some night-food instead. KI has no alternative but to tell CHU that he is a cop who is assigned to arrest BLACK ROSE. He asks CHU to keep this secret for him. SZE is set free . FONG accompanies SZE to see the doctor. She misunderstands that SZE has suffered from a fatal disease. SZE takes the chance to cheat FONG money. FONG and CHU work in the nightclub and gets their salary in advance. They are forced to work. SZE and KI hurry to the nightclub to rescue them.
Episode 8
The fact that SZE has not suffered from any fatal disease has been disclosed. FONG is so angry that she cried. CHU and KI try to mediate between them. However, master YU spoil their plan. BLACK ROSE appears again. KING blames KI under great pressure. He even forces KUNG to dismiss KI. SZE by chance discovers that KI is a cop. SZE is so angry that he broke up with him. Later, SZE uses KI`s cop identity to scare the loan-shark away as the former is in debt. KI suffers a great blow when he heard that he had been dismissed. He packs his stuff and intends to leave Art Garden. FONG`s younger brother, MING, admires PEGGY. He then goes to the police station with CHU to search for KI. CHU finds that KI is wandering in the street and is very depressed. CHU knows that KI has been dismissed because of the diamond, thus, CHU returns the diamond to KI and KI resumes office.
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About Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief
Police cop Lee Kei is assigned by his lieutenant to go undercover and find the infamous cat burglar, "Black Rose", who has escaped being captured for over twenty years. His first clue leads him to a nightclub where he bumps into a former classmate, Tse Sei. When Lee Kei is threatened with dismissal at his corrupt police precinct and his house is burnt down by triads, Sei helps him out by bringing him to live with Sei's uncle. It is through this apartment where he meets a former neighbour, Siu Fong-fong, and a martial arts performer, Cheng Po-chu. When Kei recognizes the martial arts as a style similar to what the "Black Rose" uses, he suspects that Po-chu and her colleagues could be related to the cat burglar and decides to follow them closely. Across 1 season and 25 episodes, originally airing on TVB Jade.
Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief Cast and Characters
The cast features Gallen Lo Ka-Leung (as Lee Kei), Gordon Lam Ka-Tung (as Tse Sei), Elaine Ng Yee-Lei (as Siu Fong-fong), Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee (as Cheng Po-chu), and Suet Nei (as Ching Seung-seung). Their performances are a major reason Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy CN storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief has 25 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief holds a 8.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief?
The main cast includes Gallen Lo Ka-Leung, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Elaine Ng Yee-Lei, and Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief available in CN?
Yes — Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief was originally produced in CN and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
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Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief first aired in 1998.
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Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief currently has 1 season and a total of 25 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief about?
Police cop Lee Kei is assigned by his lieutenant to go undercover and find the infamous cat burglar, "Black Rose", who has escaped being captured for over twenty years. His first clue leads him to a nightclub where he bumps into a former classmate, Tse Sei. When Lee Kei is threatened with dismissal at his corrupt po… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
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When was Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief first released?
Old Time Buddy - To Catch a Thief first premiered on August 3, 1998 (1998). The series has since concluded its run.
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