Metamorphosis (Chinese: 破茧而出 "Breaking Out Of The Shell" in Chinese) is a Singaporean Chinese action thriller drama which is being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 18 September 2007, screening at 9 PM every night on weekdays. The serial consists of 20 episodes.
Metamorphosis | |
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破茧而出 | |
Genre | Police procedural |
Written by | Phang Kai Yee 彭凯毅 Lim Gim Lan 林锦兰 |
Starring | Rui En Chen Hanwei Terence Cao Yvonne Lim Thomas Ong |
Opening theme | 斗神 by Daren Tan Sze Wei |
Ending theme | 背叛 by Chew Sin Huey, Daren Tan Sze Wei |
Country of origin | Singapore |
Original language | Chinese |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Producer | Yeo Saik Pin 杨锡彬 |
Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | MediaCorp |
Release | September 18 October 15, 2007 | –
Related | |
In the last few episodes, the serial recorded a viewership rate of over 1 million and was awarded the "Best Drama Series Award" in the Star Awards 2007. Yvonne Lim also received the "Best Actress Award" in the same event.
Cast
editMain cast
editCast | Role |
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Rui En | An Xiaoqian |
Chen Hanwei | Ouyang Li |
Terence Cao | Di Lun |
Yvonne Lim | Sheryl Wen Wanrou |
Thomas Ong | Hu Xicun |
Supporting cast
editCast | Role |
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Chen Guohua | Cao Zhongming |
Ng Hui | Mya Sun Meiya |
Julian Hee | Leo Meng Tianbao |
Ix Shen | Ryan Hou |
Nick Shen | Zhang Shaoqi |
Hong Hui Fang | Ouyang Su |
Nathaniel Ho | Wen Pinliang |
Special appearances
editCast | Role |
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Brandon Wong | Rattlesnake |
Huang Yiliang | Red Pig |
Ong Ai Leng | Blood Rose |
Cavin Soh | Jin Yongjian |
Adam Chen | Ke Mingde |
Richard Low | An Guoxiong |
Wang Yuqing | Zhao Baoqiang |
Rayson Tan | Zhao Shiqiang |
Bryan Wang | Leon |
Carole Lin | Melinda Guan |
Alan Tern | Liu Hansheng |
May Phua | Gina Cheng |
Awards and nominations
editAwards | |||
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Accolade | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
Star Awards | Best Set Design | Ho Hock Choon | Won |
Best Drama Cameraman | Lim Hap Choon | Won | |
Star Awards | Best Actress | Yvonne Lim | Won |
Best Drama Serial | Metamorphosis | Won | |
Top 10 Highest Viewership Local Dramas in 2007 | Metamorphosis | Top 10 |
Viewership
editWeek | Date | Average Number of audience in five weekdays (Rounded off to nearest thousand) |
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Week 1 | 18 September 2007 to 21 September 2007 | 678,000 |
Week 2 | 23 September 2007 to 27 September 2007 | 674,000 |
Week 3 | 1 October 2007 to 5 October 2007 | 720,000 |
Week 4 | 8 October 2007 to 12 October 2007 | 722,000 |
Series Finale | 15 October 2007 | 786,000 |
Reception
editThe serial generated largely positive reviews from critics and recorded a viewership of over a million in its final episodes.
See also
editExternal links
editPreceded by The Shining Star 2006 |
Star Awards for Best Drama Serial Metamorphosis 2007 |
Succeeded by The Little Nyonya 2008-09 |