Mediacorp Channel 8 TV Series - Page 3
Night Market Life
2009
Night Market Life
2009
Night Market Life is a Taiwanese-language television drama that began airing on Formosa TV in Taiwan on 22 December 2009. This is also known as the first HD drama ever broadcast on Formosa TV. It stars Chen Meifeng, Morning Chang, Peng Chia-chia, Jimmy Ni, Wang Shixian, Daisy Fong, Mike Lee and Chiang Tsu-ping among others. Very little of the show is actually set in a night market. Rather, the show is centered on several vendors at a night market whose children befriend each other and go their separate paths upon reaching adulthood. As the series' popularity grew, the story was expanded to span two generations of characters; the children of the first part are grown up in the second part, which began on 7 April 2010 and the theme song was changed to dialect version.Say Cheese
2018
Say Cheese
2018
Peace Photography Studio is an established but traditional studio founded 80 years ago and had 5 branches in its heyday. Now, there's only a single studio left and is managed by Pan Renyi and daughter Pan Zejia . Pan Zejia quietly helped out at the studio as she feels indebted to Pan Renyi who helped her settle a huge debt 10 years ago, and as a result, she remained single since then. Ke Yuanhang is a newspaper reporter who is kind and magnanimous, although 5 years younger than Pan Zejia, a friendship soon developed. While Pan Zejia is irritable and impatient, Ke Yuanhang is gentle and caring. Their hindrances do not stop there, as Pan Renyi is constantly at loggerheads with Ke Yuanhang's mother, Hong Ziyi. Due to Pan Renyi's temperament, he does not get along with all his children, the matter is made worse when Pan Zejia's mother suddenly died in a car accident.The Champion
2004
star 1The Champion is an idol drama produced by Mediacorp in Singapore. It was telecast from October 20 to November 16, 2004. The show stars Taiwanese idol Toro, Yan Xingshu, Qi Yuwu, Julian Hee, Jeanette Aw, Felicia Chin, Fiona Xie and Joyce Zhao, all young actors and actresses. This show also marked Jesseca Liu's acting debut. It received one of the highest viewership rate during the telecast of the show, especially since there were a few semi-nude scenes such as Qi Yuwu stripping on-screen and Fiona Xie and other members of the Flying Fish running down Orchard Road in their bikinis. This was also the first drama which allowed viewers to vote via a SMS competition on Nov 16 2004 for the viewers' favourite 2-minute short ending which was aired on Nov 17 2004 at 8.58 pm just before the debut of the next drama My Mighty In-Laws.Sisters Stand Tall
2022
Sisters Stand Tall
2022
This drama tells the story of three single women of the same age, all named Huang Li Jiao. They are respectively from China, Singapore and Malaysia. They all reside in Singapore and crashes into each other lives after a car accident. Though the three of them share the same name but due to their different backgrounds, cultures and education level, they have very different personalities. It is also because of these differences, that they will have different considerations and choices when they face issues related to love, family or self, eventually resulting in different fates for the three of them.Shero
2023
Shero
2023
Zhang Yinchen and Zhang Yinxi are sisters who are 5 years apart. After Yinxi is attacked and goes missing overseas, Yinchen takes over Yinxi's all-female bodyguard company SHERO. Together with Yue Ruixiang, the CEO of ship-building company RSB, Yinchen investigates the truth behind Yinxi's disappearance. As they get closer to the truth, it seems like the mastermind is someone amongst them.Mightiest Mother-in-Law
2017
Guan Shu Hui's (Paige Chua) domineering ways causes a rift between her husband Qi Hong Zhe (Thomas Ong) and his family. Hong Zhe is unhappy with his wife but chooses to put up with her, until Zhou Ke En (Chris Tong) enters his life. Ke En is pretty, intelligent and most of all, she listens to Hong Zhe's problem and supports his dreams. Ke En also manages to win the approval of Hong Zhe's family, leaving Shu Hui feeling helpless. Shu Hui's estranged mother Lu Xiu Zhu (Li Ping Chen) steps in and tries to salvage her daughter's marriage. Xiu Zhu tries to outwit Ke En who is actually a malicious and mentally unstable woman. How will the battle between the mightiest mistress and the mightiest Mother-in-Law end? Will Shu Hui be able to save her marriage?Hero
2016
Hero
2016
The story starts in Dakota Crescent, an old estate which is going to be reclaimed by the authorities for redevelopment. The story centres around three protagonists living in Dakota Crescent, Zhou Fa Da, Ye Xiao Ying and Zhang Wei Xiong. Big Brother Fa Da, Wei Xiong and Xiao Ying are the three musketeers of the neighborhood, people often refer to them as "The Heroes". Within ten years, Wei Xiong has become a capable lawyer, Xiao Ying now has a wife. During these ten years, Big brother left Dakota Crescent without a word. Nobody knows of his whereabouts, not even Wei Xiong. This led the neighbours into making wild speculations about his disappearance. Some said he was involved in a kidnapping case, other said that he was in prison. Ten years later, Big brother is finally back. He still retains his strong sense of justice and is prone to impulsiveness, hence turning the neighborhood upside down. However, he refuses to reveal the reasons behind his disappearance.Never Too Late
2024
Never Too Late
2024
Ding Yonghan wins another case, seemingly securing her promotion. Her former best friend Luo Enqi joins the firm and becomes her competitor for the same promotion. As Ding Yonghan falls out with her go-to PI and is looking for a replacement, she runs into Zhenbin again.Terms of Endearment
1992
Terms of Endearment
1992
Legal Eagles
2017
Legal Eagles
2017
Tang Mei Qi (Felicia Chin) decides to divorce her philandering husband Jian Jun Hao (Steve Yap). Jun Hao uses his affluence and under-handed methods to gain custody of their daughter. To safeguard themselves, everyone turns against Mei Qi, all except for her former schoolmate Lian An Sheng (Zhen Huan Zhang). An Sheng wins the custody case for her, spurring Mei Qi to resume her interest to read law. After overcoming many obstacles, she finally passes her bar exam. She eventually falls in love with An Sheng who stands by her during her most difficult times. Just as everything is going well, An Sheng is charged with murder. Mei Qi decides to fight for An Sheng. Although she believes in An Sheng but all the evidences are stacked against him. How will Mei Qi defend him? Or will she accept the fact that he is indeed a murderer?The Family Court
2010
The Family Court
2010
Five lawyers from different firms develop a strong bond of friendship that is occasionally tested by their court cases and growing romantic feelings.Unforgivable
2024
Unforgivable
2024
To address rising sex crimes, the police form the Sexual Offence Department (SOD) led by Gao Shuya, a compassionate leader with a troubled past. Her team, including a consultant who saved her as a child, works on cases of serial sexual homicide, pornography, and old rape cases. As public pressure mounts, the team struggles against the trauma surrounding both victims and perpetrators. Their toughest challenge is a serial rapist dubbed "Werewolf," threatening their mission and the team's future.No Limits
2010
No Limits
2010
No Limits is a Singaporean Chinese drama series broadcast in 2010 to celebrate the inaugural Summer Youth Olympics. It was aired on weekdays in the 9pm time slot.Rescue 995
2012
Rescue 995
2012
Rescue 995 is a 20-episode drama serial which debuted on Singapore's free-to-air Chinese language channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in February 2012. It revolves around the medical industry and the life of paramedics. This drama is sponsored by the Singapore Civil Defence Force, which has the real fire and ambulance vehicles and procedures.The Dream Job
2016
The Dream Job
2016
Many people harbour the hope of a 'dream job', one that pays well, offer great benefits, and with a boss who treats them like his own.House of Fortune
2016
House of Fortune
2016
Qian Renjie and Luo Shuping decide to sell their HDB flat and upgrade into a condominium. However, the upgrade comes with a hefty price, leaving the couple with no savings. Renjie’s sister, Qian Meiling, loves to purchase things on instalments. Her husband, Wu Guolun, is a spendthrift who is burdened with expensive car instalments. At work, Renjie is being oppressed by his superior and he resigns in a huff. Meanwhile, Shuping’s tactless nature gets the better of her and she soon finds herself under-performing at work. Guolun decides to pursue his dreams as a lyricist and quits his job. He spends a lot of effort on his songwriting but the response is underwhelming. To fulfil his dream, Guolun sells off his house for cash to start a music studio. Unfortunately, his partner fled with the money. Meiling hears that she has a relative who owns a bungalow, a senile old man named Qian Laoshi.Dear Neighbours
2019
Dear Neighbours
2019
The property prices in Singapore are at an all-time high, many home-owners were made millionaires because of collective sales to rich developers. But not all are swayed by the easy money - Mei Hao Yuan is a timeworn condominium that holds many fond memories for its residences. A semi-retired old doctor who offers both medical and emotional advices to his neighbours, making him the pseudo "village head" of the condominium wants things to stay that way. An elderly couple does not want to sell their apartment because they hope to pass it on to their struggling son, for the fear that he may never be able to afford one himself in the most expensive city in the world. A devoted husband is trying to protect the home he shared with his wife in a bid to win back her love. Together they will go head-on with the rich developers and the majority of the residences who are eager to make a quick buck. But can they really protect their beautiful homes from falling prey to economic gains?With You
2011
With You
2011
Hello Miss Driver
2019
Hello Miss Driver
2019
Tofu Street
1996
Tofu Street
1996
Set in the late 1940s to the '70s, this drama revolves around the lives of a group of tenants with diverse backgrounds staying in a big house located in Tofu Street. Experience the struggles of the inhabitants of a poor rural village in China who subsequently settle down in Tofu Street. This weighty drama gives an insight into the lives of post-war survivors consisting of a group of tenants with diverse backgrounds staying in a big house in the yester-years era.
