The Queen of News (2023)

Original title

新聞女王

Directed by

Zhong Shu Jia, Kwan Man Sum

Cast

Charmaine Sheh, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee, Samantha Ko, Regina Ho, Venus Wong, Eric Tang, Shaun Tam

Genre

drama television series

Country

Hong Kong

Length

2 seasons, 51 episodes

Rating

7.9 of 10 from 17 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A veteran news anchor at a Hong Kong TV station faces constant power struggles with ambitious younger reporters and ethical challenges in the newsroom. The series follows her fight to maintain her position while dealing with office politics and journalistic integrity.

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What happens

The Queen of News (Chinese: 新聞女王) is a 26-episode Hong Kong drama series produced by 77 Atelier in collaboration with the mainland Chinese streaming platform Youku, with Chung Shu-kai as executive producer. The series premiered on Youku on 17 November 2023 and on TVB Jade on 20 November 2023. It follows the staff of the fictional SNK News, focusing on veteran anchor Man Wai-sum as she navigates newsroom rivalries, ethical dilemmas, and the ambitions of younger reporters. Starring Charmaine Sheh, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee, Samantha Ko, Regina Ho, and Venus Wong, the series received acclaim for its performances, production quality, and depiction of journalism. It was followed by a sequel, The Queen of News 2, in 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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