Come Home Love Finale Draws Crowds to Sha Tin Mall
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Summary
TVB's beloved sitcom Come Home Love: Happy Courier concluded its ten-year run on August 7, drawing massive crowds to Sha Tin New Town Plaza for a special finale viewing event . The series, which began on February 20, 2017, became one of Hong Kong's most iconic modern workplace comedies with 2,868 episodes total .
Key Points
- Fans began gathering at Sha Tin New Town Plaza from noon, with some arriving as early as 10 a.m. to secure prime viewing positions for the 7 p.m. event .
- Cast members Joyce Tang, Koni Lui, Mandy Lam, Andrew Yuen, Angela Tong, KC Au, Gu Peiling, Terry Li, and Rock Ho rehearsed on stage from 5 p.m. .
- The 2,868-episode series centered on the rivalries and daily lives of the "Bear Family" and "Dragon Family," incorporating Hong Kong current affairs and pop culture .
- Actor Hui Ka Kit attended despite carrying an injury, while "Fung Siu" Chan Shun Ting also appeared following a recent hospitalization .
- Netizens widely celebrated five classic scenes including root-pressed mooncakes, fertility dances, and a poverty challenge featuring the wealthy Dragon family .
Why It Matters
The finale marks the end of an era for Hong Kong television, as the series became a daily ritual for countless households and a rare platform for local cultural commentary . Its conclusion leaves a significant gap in TVB's programming and reflects broader challenges facing the local entertainment industry in maintaining long-form productions.
The finale marks the end of an era for Hong Kong television, as the series became a daily ritual for countless households and a rare platform for local cultural commentary . Its conclusion leaves a significant gap in TVB's programming and reflects broader challenges facing the local entertainment industry in maintaining long-form productions.