The Hiddens (Chinese: 隱世者們) is a Hong Kong thriller television series created and produced by Gary Tang. The series debuted on Astro Wah Lai Toi in Malaysia and on MyTV SUPER in Hong Kong on September 22, 2016.[1]

The Hiddens
Original title隱世者們
GenreThriller
Action
Created byGary Tang
StarringLawrence Ng
Jessica Hester Hsuan
Michael Tao
William So
Country of originHong Kong
Original languagesCantonese
Japanese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducerGary Tang

Johnny Yau

Gao Lung
Production companyGary Tang's Workshop
Original release
NetworkAstro Wah Lai Toi
MyTV SUPER
ReleaseSeptember 22 (2016-09-22) –
October 19, 2016 (2016-10-19)

Many of the cast members previously acted in the File of Justice franchise, which was also produced by Gary Tang.[2]

Premise

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A convicted prisoner has his death faked for him and is recruited to perform dangerous missions throughout Asia by a mysterious organization.

Cast

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Main

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A convicted prisoner who is presumed dead after the van transporting him to prison is hijacked en route. In reality, he had been scouted and recruited into a covert operation group. He accepts the recruitment on the condition that he will be able to see his wife and son again. He is the strategist and unofficial leader of the group, but is also skilled in physical combat.
A mysterious and ruthless woman working for a clandestine organization, she forcefully recruited Gong Ning and his team members to carry out covert operations on behalf of her organization.
A master of disguise who is part of Gong Ning's covert operation team.
A Hong Kong Police Force officer who is after the covert operations group.
A weapons expert and assassin who joins the covert operations group.

Supporting

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Felix Lok portrays Ma Kai-ming, Cheong Soon-on's superior. The parts filmed in Malaysia also features local talents from Astro, including Miss Astro Chinese Denise Camillia Tan, Vivienne Onn, Shian Ter, Kevin Soo, Nicholas King, Chung Lai Chan and Thang Hoo Ley.

References

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  1. ^ "New espionage drama The Hiddens: Dangerous, dirty... and delightful!". New Straits Times. September 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Part of this show was secretly filmed in Malaysia". The Star. September 27, 2016.
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