Senior Forensic Chemist Jack Po (Wayne Lai), better known as Pro Sir, is the head of the Forensic Science Department and is skilled at analysing criminal psychology. He has a unique view on human nature and is familiar with the structure of various firearms. Pro Sir works closely with Senior Forensic Pathologist Mandy Chung (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee) in a wide range of fields including psychology, anthropology, criminology and forensic science.
DCS Senior Inspector Ada Ling (Kate Tsui) and Sergeant Lee Chin-fung (Ron Ng), better known as Wind, work together and crack many murder cases. Their relationship goes from good friends 'brothers' to a pair of lovers.
With a backbone of 12 cases, the forensic scientists, forensic doctors and the police all work together to accommodate each other to solve these cases. The perspective in this third installment is much wider than the previous two seasons with a legal standpoint in addition to the forensics.
Production
A costume fitting press conference was held on 3 January 2011.[1] Filming started on 28 January 2011[2] and the blessing ceremony was held on 24 February 2011.[3]Charmaine Sheh was originally set to be the lead actress, however due to an injury causing joint dislocation, she was forced to withdraw from the series.[4] She was replaced by Maggie Cheung Ho-yee.[5]
Wayne Lai as Dr. Jack Po (布國棟), a senior chemist and laboratory supervisor of the Forensic Science Division. He formerly worked in the Forensic Firearms Examination Bureau as a forensic firearms analyst.
Kate Tsui as Ada Ling (凌倩兒), a Senior Inspector of Police from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Ron Ng as Lee Chin-fung (李展風), a Sergeant from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Notable characters
Aimee Chan as Angel Chiang (蔣卓君), a forensic technician under the Forensic Science Division. She previously worked in the United States as a crime scene investigator (CSI).
Edwin Siu as Ken Ho (何正民), a forensic technician under the Forensic Science Division.
Jim Tang as Lam Hong-chan (林康贊), an officer from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Sammy Sum as Lai Ming-wai (黎明偉), an officer from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Otto Chan as Wu Sin-hang (胡善行), an officer from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Jess Sum as Lee Ka-lo (李嘉露), an officer from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Geoffrey Wong as Jason Ko (高偉雄), the Chief Inspector of Police from the Kowloon West District Crime Squad.
Ronald Law as Sunny Suen (孫嘉軒), a probationary forensic pathologist who is mentored by Mandy.
Yeung Chiu-hoi as Gary Leung (梁子豪), a forensic technician from the Forensic Science department.
Brian Tse as Lawrence Yuen (阮志雄), a forensic technician from the Forensic Science department.
Stanley Cheung as Eric Lau (劉文傑), a forensic technician from the Forensic Science department.
Aurora Li as Rosie Wong (黃淑如), a forensic technician from the Forensic Science department.
Moon Chan as Po Ka-man (布家雯), Pro Sir and Eva's daughter.
Brian Chu as Simon Yau (游俊傑), Paul's son.
Viewership ratings
Forensic Heroes III was the most watched TVB drama of 2011.[7] The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership. "Viewers in millions" refers to the number of people, derived from TVB Jade ratings (including TVB HD Jade), in Hong Kong who watched the episode live. The peak number of viewers are in brackets.
Forensic Heroes III and the CSI Effect in Hong Kong
In 2014, Cora Y.T. Hui and Professor T. Wing Lo of the City University of Hong Kong conducted a study to determine if the "CSI Effect" was taking place in Hong Kong due to the popularity of Forensic Heroes III. They believed that since the Forensic Heroes series was one of the few ways Hong Kong citizens were exposed to forensic science, it would have a large influence on participant's legal-decision making. A questionnaire was given to 528 Hong Kong citizens residing in Hong Kong for seven or more years and all 18 and over. The results showed that participants who regularly viewed shows like Forensic Heroes III were more likely to expect scientific evidence in a case than non viewers. They were also less uncertain about whether or not that evidence should be presented. Despite the effects of the media on participants' perception of legal evidence, it did not affect their overall legal-decision making. Therefore, Hui and Lo's study suggests that the CSI Effect is not present in Hong Kong.[7]
Accolades
45th TVB Anniversary Awards 2011
Nominated: Best Drama (Top 5)
Nominated: Best Actor (Wayne Lai) Top 5
Nominated: Best Actress (Maggie Cheung) Top 5
Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Wayne Lai) Top 5
Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Maggie Cheung) Top 5
Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Aimee Chan) Top 5
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Lee Kwok Lun) Top 5
Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Nancy Wu) Top 5
Nominated: Most Improved Female Artiste (Cilla Kung)
^ abHui, Cora Y.T.; Lo, T. Wing (May 2017). "Examination of the "CSI Effect" on Perceptions of Scientific and Testimonial Evidence in a Hong Kong Chinese Sample". International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology. 61 (7): 819–833. doi:10.1177/0306624X15611874. PMID26486422. S2CID32062576.
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