Police Cadet '84 is a 1984 TVB police drama TV series which starred then up and coming stars such as Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau, and Sean Lau. The story centers on young police cadets struggles and life at the Police Cadet Academy (based on Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School). Tragedy, romance, conflicts, and intrigues were featured. The series was followed by two sequels, Police Cadet '85 and Police Cadet '88.

Synopsis

Cheung Wai Kit joins the Police Cadet Academy school after graduating high school. At the Police Cadet Academy he meets four good friends that he goes through thick and thin with. He joins the Hong Kong Police force after graduating from cadet school. His older half brother Cheung Ga Ming also joins the Hong Kong police force after graduating from university. Due to the stress and hecticness from work he begins to neglect his girlfriend Tse Wing Chi; she then finds comfort in his good friend and former cadet schoolmate Kiu Chi Ho. Whom will she choose in the end?

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Sequels and Related Film

The series was followed by two sequels. The first, titled "Police Cadet '85" focuses on the former cadets from the original series who are now sworn police officers and also trainers at the police academy. Tony Leung reprises his character but the rest of the main cast only appear in cameo roles. The series stars new cast members Margie Tsang, Chow Yun Fat, Jaime Chik, and Simon Yam. It was released in October 1985. The second and final sequel, "Police Cadet '88" focuses on the characters rise through the ranks as CID officers dealing with criminal activities. Tony Leung once again reprises his character. Margie Tsang also reprises her role for the first half of the series. The rest of the main cast includes Sheren Tang, Eddy Ko, Dominic Lam, Carrie Ng, and Chingmy Yau. It aired from November 1987 to January 1988. A 2004 Hong Kong film called "Moving Targets" (Chinese title "2004新紮師兄") starring Nicolas Tse, Edison Chen, Simon Yam, and Gillian Chung is based on this drama series.