Looking Back in Anger_
Original: 義不容情
Looking Back in Anger was a 1989 Hong Kong TV series and one of the most watched TVB series by Chinese people in Hong Kong and around the world. Many factors contributed to the success of this series. As well as its tragic but memorable storyline, this series featured a strong cast, with Felix Wong, Deric Wan, Carina Lau, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei and Maggie Shiu. The popular theme song of the series "Yat sang ho kau" was sung by Danny Chan and later by Deric Wan himself.
Created By
Wai Ka-Fai
Network
TVB Jade
Episodes
50
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
3 countries
Filmin
1 country
Netflix
1 country
Prime Video
1 country
Disney+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Looking Back in Anger has 1 season with 50 episodes spanning 1989.
Rating
With a 10.0/10 rating from 1 votes, Looking Back in Anger is considered highly rated.
Year context
Looking Back in Anger first aired 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (20)
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
Ding Youjian
Deric Wan
Ding Youkang
Carina Lau
Ni Chujun
Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei
Li Hua
Maggie Shiu
Zhao Jiamin
Kwan Hoi-San
Ni Kun
Gallen Lo Ka-Leung
Huang Guoji
Kiki Sheung
So Hang-Suen
Lee Shing-Cheong
Carrie Ho Ka-Lai
Elliot Ngok Wah
Leung See-Ho
Yammie Lam Kit-Ying
Leung Bo-Ching
Cheng Kwun-Min
Kwan Ching
Ho Bik-Kin
Felix Lok Ying-Kwan
Wai Yee-Yan
SEASONS (1 season, 50 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
Back in the early 1960's, Fung Wing-Cheung could never hold onto one job in spite of his family responsibilities. He dreamt of becoming rich one…
02
Episode 2
Desperate, Yim Fong had nothing to put her hope on except her unborn baby. She gave birth to Hong, a son and had to send…
03
Episode 3
Siu Shan has become a witness, and hires Yau Kwok-Chung, another queen s counsel to represent Yin Pong. However, the later is drawn into domestic…
04
Episode 4
For 20 years, ?an Han works in a hospital, but manages to raise all her children. Because Kin is the oldest, he quits school to…
05
Episode 5
Siu Ling and others pool together some money to buy an air conditioner for the new flat in order to please Sau Wan, who, however,…
06
Episode 6
Robbed on the street, Lee Nah breaks her glasses. Her father does not send her allowance in time, she is thus penniless. Having gone without…
07
Episode 7
Fear to offend Fung, Hong runs after him to apologize. In order to achieve his ambitions, Hong tries to maintain a good re1ationship with Fung…
08
Episode 8
Hong feels being misunderstood by his family and decides to leave home and stay with his friend in the hostel. Sau Wan feels depressed. Lee…
09
Episode 9
In the Ngai’s annual reception, Fung suddenly announces that he and his son are going to leave Ngai's and set up their own company. Kai…
10
Episode 10
Being not fully recovered from the wound. Hong feels very painful when he takes part in the inter-departmental swimming competition. Wai Kong’s diagnosis shows that…
11
Episode 11
Encouraged by Kin, Cho-Kwan asks Kwok-Gay's pardon for letting him down. However, Kwok-Gay is furious and embarrasses her in the public. Ngai-Kwai rebukes Cho-Kwan's irresponsible…
12
Episode 12
Ka-Man and Hong are in very good terms when they spend more time together. Ka-Man listens to Hong’s grievances and she tries to pacify him.…
13
Episode 13
Hong and Ka-Man become closer after several dating. Hong even pursues further when Wai-Kong leaves Hang Kong on business. Lee Wah is heart broken when…
14
Episode 14
Cho-Kwan falls in her business and loses a great sum of money. Finding no other ways, she turns to her father for help who instead.…
15
Episode 15
Sau-Wan doesn't want Siu-Ling to enter into entertainment business. Siu-Ling secretly asks Yat-Fu to arrange an audition for her. She passes the test and implores…
16
Episode 16
Though she can't forget Hong. Lee Hah is able to control herself and concentrates on her study after leaving Sau-Wan's place. Wai-Kong cannot withstand Ka-Man's…
17
Episode 17
Knowing that Ka-Man is lonely and depressed. Hong actively courts her. He is even able to move her and make her to accept him.' Kin…
18
Episode 18
Hong helps Yiu-Kwok to clear himself of a scandal in Fung's presence. Yiu-Kwok is impressed by his loyalty. Seeing that Kin finally faces up to…
19
Episode 19
Ngai-Kwai is shocked and falls ill when he hears that Fung succeeds in buying the controlling shares of his company. Cho-Kwan _returns home to look…
20
Episode 20
Yiu-Kwok asks Chun-Kit to meet him in a carpark ln order to retrieve the evidence of his illegal activities. Unable to control his anger, he…
21
Episode 21
Cho-Kwan notices something unusual about Yiu-Kwok when he attends her brother's funeral. Suspecting more complications about Chun-Kit's death, she insists to have an answer from…
22
Episode 22
Though promoted in various occasions in the company, Hong is very ambitious and looks forward to a golden opportunity to become one of the richest…
23
Episode 23
Involved in a corruption case happened long ago. Ngai-Kwai is charged by ICAC and sent to prison for two years. Siu-Ling is busy with her…
24
Episode 24
At first. Siu-Ling can't accept Fong-Hung’s selfish behavior in the past and avoids seeing her. Later, she begins to understand her miserable life and agrees…
25
Episode 25
Trying to help Fong-Hung to settle loans from the big shark, Sin-Line turns to Bong for help. Hong persuades Siu-Linq to be mistress of Yiu-Kwok.…
26
Episode 26
Sau-Wan has always objected to Hon and Chi-Man working for Fung who is responsible for the death of Hong's mother. After a fight, Hong drags…
27
Episode 27
Yiu-Kwok is very angry when he meets: Kin working as waiter. He orders Hong to tell the management to dismiss Kin. Hard feeling between the…
28
Episode 28
Ka-Man forces Hong to marry her by saying that she'll tell Mei-Yan about their relationship. While thinking a way to resolve the matter. Hong agrees…
29
Episode 29
To break himself from Ka-Man, he contrives to make Ka-Man write her will and kills her. He designs so that the whole incident appears as…
30
Episode 30
Thinking that it would help him to rise in the company. Hong proposes to marry Mei-Yan. Moved by his fake sincerity, Mei-Yan agrees to his…
31
Episode 31
Heavily engaged in her work. Lee Wah is worried that she hasn't get time for Kin and their relationship may cool down. She proposes to…
32
Episode 32
Lee Nah visits Kin's food stall with her colleagues and pretends to be on very intimate term with one of them so as to embarrass…
33
Episode 33
Unable to stand the pressure, Siu-Ling tries to kill herself again by jumping off the building. Cho-Kwan is able to pacify her and make her…
34
Episode 34
Not wanting to leave Cho-Kwan behind, Kin changes his mind and decides to stay in Hong Kong. Though happy with the news, Cho-Kwan thinks Kin…
35
Episode 35
Together with a few partners, Fung bids for developing cable television and he names Hong the project manager. Being envy, Yiu-Kwok tries to make Fung…
36
Episode 36
Sau-Wan works in a home for the aged as volunteer after restaurant opens. But due to financial difficulty, the home has to close down. San-Wan…
37
Episode 37
Hong returns to the hotel and insists to go into the room Sau Han has been staying. However, the room is already occupied and he…
38
Episode 38
Kin accidentally finds Sau Han’s jade bracelet from a pickpocket. He is not able to find out more because of the martial law. Afraid that…
39
Episode 39
Kin doesn't allow Hong to attend Sau Han’s funeral and the two create a heated argument. Feeling very depressed, Kin neglects his business. Cho-Kwan and…
40
Episode 40
Finding that Kin is wounded, colleagues in the office call the police. Chi Man is very frightened and keeping Hong as hostage, he asks to…
41
Episode 41
Depressed, Mei Yan becomes alcoholic, but gives the booze up finally on the advice of Sai Bond to attend to her unborn child. Yau Hong…
42
Episode 42
Hong extorts a huge sum from the Fungs after Mei Yan delivers, which kills the last hope she has for him. Mei Yan becomes an…
43
Episode 43
Kin feels that he is now capable of supporting a family financially, and proposes to marry Cho Kwan. Ngai Kwai agrees happily. Kin does not…
44
Episode 44
Chung Chen tries to keep Hong out by reaching an agreement with Hong‘s partners for the management of the restaurant, which infuriates Hong, and deepens…
45
Episode 45
Arrested by the police, Hing confesses that Hong is the main culprit. The police put Hong on a wanted list. Discharged from the hospital, Lee…
46
Episode 46
In order to save Lee Wah, Kin pursues Hong. Amidst the confusion, Hong falls into the escalator, but manages to catch Kin’s arms. Knowing how…
47
Episode 47
On attending Kin’s wedding, Lee Wah feels at a lost, and commits suicide when her family attends the wedding banquet. At the banquet, Kin receives…
48
Episode 48
A few years has passed. Kin bumps into Hong who finds it hard to make ends meet. Kin pities him, and arranges for him to…
49
Episode 49
Kin discovers an eavesdrop device installed by Hong in his house, and is immediately auspicious of Hong. He arranges for Hong to occupy a senior…
50
Episode 50
Kin looks for Cho Kwan, and finds her. However, Cho Kwan refuses to budge, and decides to divorce Kin and go to Ethiopia to undertake…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
50
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Wai Ka-Fai
NETWORKS (1)
TVB Jade
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Looking Back in Anger about?
Looking Back in Anger was a 1989 Hong Kong TV series and one of the most watched TVB series by Chinese people in Hong Kong and around the world. Many factors contributed to the success of this series. As well as its tragic but memorable storyline, this series featured a strong cast, with Felix Wong, Deric Wan, Carina Lau, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei and Maggie Shiu. The popular theme song of the series "Yat sang ho kau" was sung by Danny Chan and later by Deric Wan himself.
Where can I watch Looking Back in Anger?
Looking Back in Anger is available on Tubi, Filmin, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Looking Back in Anger have?
Looking Back in Anger has 1 season with 50 episodes total.
Who created Looking Back in Anger?
Looking Back in Anger was created by Wai Ka-Fai.
Who stars in Looking Back in Anger?
The cast of Looking Back in Anger includes Felix Wong Yat-Wah, Deric Wan, Carina Lau, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei, Maggie Shiu.
What is the rating of Looking Back in Anger?
Looking Back in Anger has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
Is Looking Back in Anger still running?
Looking Back in Anger has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
