I've been watching this series for this past 3 weeks! It's a 20 episodes series.. So far i've watch 15 episodes.. 5 more episodes before it ends..
I've only one word to descibe it! It's AMAZING! ^^
This is a new HK TVB series! The story is about a bunch of thieves who rob rich (bad) people and give it to poor people, only keep some for themselves. And a bunch of cops who tried to catch these thieves. It's like the asian version of Ocean 11 or The Italian Job! ^^ So cool! Ahahhaa.. So far this series rating is good! Very high! ^^ so i'm very happy! ^^
English Title
Catch Me Now.
Cantonese Title
原來愛上賊 Yuen Loi Ngoi Seung Chaak (falling in love with a thief).
Synopsis:
Robs the rich and gives the poor
He’s more than just a thief
Fights against injustice and crime
He’s more than just a cop
A sum of drug money triggers battle of wits between Kwong Yeung (Joe Ma Tak Chung) and Ko Chi (Damian Lau Chung Yan), a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers that the true identity of Chi is a mob chief who uses the restaurant business to cover his illegal activities. Despite all efforts, Yeung lacks sufficient evidence to support allegations against Chi. Nevertheless Yeung keeps a close eye on Chi and believes in the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Yeung’s devotion to his work sours his relationship with his wife Hong Mei-Lei (Fala Chen Faat Lai). Fortunately, Lei is given support and encouragement by her best friend Bao Yung-Yung (Idy Chan Yuk Lin). Chi is deeply attracted to Yung’s kind-hearted personality. He even risks exposing his secret identity to save her life. There is a choice between love and ideal…
The Thieves:
"The Master Mind"
Jack Ko (Damian Lau)
He's the leader of the thieves, with his sharp mind and calm air and cool style he really carry this series! yeaaaa! He own a restaurant called Pirates of Carribean to cover his other activities. Ahaha ^^ It's such a thrill to see him outmind the cops and the rich bad guys! He also instruct the right man on the right position on every mission. Therefore it makes the team works effectively.
P.S. Damian Lau really look so good in this series! and as the main actor he's able to carry the series forward! ^^ Nice!
"The Hacker"
Tam Ben, BT (Johnson Lee)
I've seen him once with Damian Lau in "Men In Pain". But i'm suprised that his acting develop a lot in this series! His character is Jack Ko's cousin who's really good with computer. BT is able to hack the traffic light, the security camera, the whole building and etc. And his character is sort of a comic relief or a funny guy who cheer up the team. I like to see him teasing Jack Ko. His character also slip in a little English when he talks ^^
"THE SHOOTER"
Wang Ming Cheung a.k.a Long Leg Crab (Koni Liu)
She is like the sexy girl in the team ^^ Ming Cheung is able to shoot anything anywhere! ^^ Her ability with weapon is magnificent! And she's also the one to manipulate and distract the enemy with her appearance. This is her debut in acting and i believe she did really well! Her voice is funny but then that's not a big problem for me at all! ^^
"MAD RACER"
Che Hai Sin (Eric Li)
He's the one who has the ability to drive fast and well! The scene where he drives fast and turn nicely without spilling any of Jack Ko's coffee remind me of the scene in "Initial D"! ahahaa! ^^
There's one more person in the team called Keyman a.k.a Demolition Man. The actor maybe not a very well known one. they don't put his picture in the official site. His character is able to open doors and make bombs. 
I like his character because he's the one who's collected and is the one Jack Ko plan their mission together with. The dude is that one wearing a cap in the picture. ^^ I like the thieves team very much, cause they are always together through sad and fun times. ^^ The photo is when they pretend to be angry at BT. This is the hideout for the thieves. At the basement of Jack Ko's restaurant.
The Cops: 
Senior Inspector
Kong Yeung (Joe Ma)
Kong Sir is the leader of the cops teams specialized in capturing Jack Ko and his team. He also want to catch Jack since he think Jack Ko killed his sifu a year ago. But then in the end it's just a misunderstanding. And right now it's so exciting to find out what's in his mind, now that he found out that Jack only robs bad people and he's not a real "bad" guy.
And the rest of the cops... The girl called Nana and the other two i forget what their name is.. Beside except Kong Sir, the cops team are plain boring and annoying so i don't bother to pay attention to them at all. What makes me even stress is the girl cop who's really80x annoying... urghhhhh...
Other characters:
Bao Yung Yung (Idy Chan)
This series is Idy Chan come back since the Condor Heroes (the one with Andy Lau). She's been absent in HK acting world for 16 years. Her character is suppose to have a relationship with Jack Ko. She's married but her husband left her for other woman. Jack Ko let her stay in his house until she gets back on her feet. I'm not sure whether i like her character or not. Her acting is... how to say... maybe because it's been a long time since she last act.. but i can see that she's doing better in the recent episodes... But i do like Yung Yung paired up with Jack Ko. Cause her character is so naive and a little careless, so it's a good thing to see Jack Ko is always there to tend for her ^^
Minnie (Fala Chen)
She is Kong Sir's wife. Sometimes i feel bad for her because Kong Sir is always working. But then he's a police officer. And then she also lost her baby and stuff.. Right now she goes out with Evergreen Mak a lot.. Kong Sir is jealous and think she had an affair especially when he saw a footage of Evergreen taking her into a hotel (She was drunk). A pitiful character i suppose.. Let's just see how the series goes on..
The Real Baddies!
Kwan Ho (Evergreen Mak) (The one with bow tie) and his people.
He's a rich businessman with activities including money laundry. Selling Jewellery, Drugs maybe? and etc. Right now he already finds out that Jack Ko is the one who's been stealing from him and ruin his evil plans to cheat the insurance company. He already sent assasins to kill Jack Ko but fortunately Jack Ko was with Kong Sir at that time so they help each other and was able to survive. He also have a feeling for Minnie. Kong Sir's wife... He buy her gift and take her out when Minnie is alone.. Next... Dun know what happen! So curious!
To be honest, when i first read the sypnosis i thought this series is going to be crappy and fake and lame.. and i watch it only to see Damian Lau =P But it's NOT! I really like this series. It's not lame like a wannabe cool TV series cause it's actually a cool series! The theme song is excellent and everything is just so cool! The story line is really good and the cast acting is also good! This is the best TVB series i've ever watch! I like this a little better than The Drive of Life. This series is really something ^^ I can't wait to see the rest 5 episodes!
Here is a video to arouse some interest for those who don't watch TVB series ^^
Video: The theme song
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