The Line Watchers: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This is a story about Hong Kong Customs. The trio comprising Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau Senior Superintendent Hoi Fung, Trade Controls Bureau Chief Trade Controls Officer Kwan Pui-yan and Customs Drug Investigation Bureau Superintendent Wan Tsz-ki lead a contingent of elite customs officers and fresh-faced rookies, including Probationary Inspector Chan Ka-hing, to carry out diverse operations involving eggs, nuclear bombs, baby formula, heroin and much more. They are always ready to go all out not only on the ground, but also in the sky and at sea, showcasing a reinvented and ingenious Customs and Excise Department. This group of individuals adhere to the motto "Serve the Community with Commitment and Excellence". Although they have their own issues, they can still overcome hurdles. They contribute to social stability and prosperity in Hong Kong, and Hongkongers are proud of The Line Watchers.

Series details

• Title: The Line Watchers
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Crime
• Premiere date: 2021-09-13
• Final broadcast date listed: 2021-10-16
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TVB
• Network country: Hong Kong
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 57504
• TVDB ID: 409841

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2021-09-13; final listed air date 2021-10-16; episode order: 27.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Line Watchers on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.