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Synopsis
A legal drama jointly produced by Youku and TVB, directed by Chung Shu Kai, with Charmaine Sheh playing a female judge for the first time. It tells the story of High Court temporary judge Yan Huizhi, who voluntarily demotes herself to become a juvenile court magistrate in order to correct a wrongful judgment. Douban rating: 7.9.
Overview
"Themis" (English title: Themis) is a 2025 Mainland China-Hong Kong co-produced legal drama, jointly produced by Youku and TVB, produced by TVB's Seventy-Seven Studio, directed by Zhong Shujia, with Pan Manhong and Tan Guangyuan serving as chief screenwriters. It stars Charmaine Sheh, Patrick Tam, Alice Chan, Kalok Chow, and Hui Siu-Hung. It has a Douban rating of 7.9.
Synopsis
High Court Deputy Judge Yan Huizhi (played by Charmaine Sheh) is at the peak of her career, but a case turns her life upside down. To prevent more demonic youths from emerging in society, Judge Yan does not hesitate to sacrifice her future, voluntarily demoting herself to become a Juvenile Court Magistrate.
The entire 25-episode series adjudicates over 20 unrelated cases, involving social hot-button issues such as school bullying, teen gang murder, and burying classmates alive. The pacing is tight and never drags.
| Character | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yan Huizhi | Charmaine Sheh | Female lead, High Court Judge turned Juvenile Court Magistrate |
| Gao Dazhuang | Patrick Tam | Key Role |
| Gao Shuhua | Alice Chan | Key Role |
| Cheng Bin | Kalok Chow | Key Role |
| Hui Siu-Hung | Hui Siu-Hung | Veteran Actor |
Production Highlights
This drama marks Charmaine Sheh's first time playing a female judge. The episodic cases are tightly connected, diving into the core case from the very beginning, with frequent plot twists and dense information.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| First Air Date | 2025 |
| Number of Episodes | 25 episodes |
| Production Companies | Youku, TVB |
| Director | Zhong Shujia |
| Douban Rating | 7.9 |
Reception
"Themis" received generally positive reviews after its broadcast. Audiences praised the drama for its fast pace, intelligence, and lack of dull moments. They noted that Charmaine Sheh's first portrayal of a judge was spot-on with her commanding gaze, and that actors like Alice Chan delivered excellent performances. The series' coverage of heart-wrenching cases like school bullying and teen gang murder sparked social discussion.
Some viewers felt the final three episodes (the Live House murder case) suffered from a weak ending, but the overall rating remained at 7.9.
References
- Douban TV Series: Themis (7.9)
- Baidu Baike: Themis
- Wikipedia: Themis
- Sina News: Charmaine Sheh's New Drama Premieres
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