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D.I.E. 2008

★ 6.0/10 · 5 votes Comedy 2 seasons · 50 eps Ended
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What is D.I.E.?

D.I.E. is a television series that follows a specialized police unit known as the "Death Investigation Extension" or "D.I.E." This unit is comprised of individuals who have been reassigned from their previous positions.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Ended
Episodes
50
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Mar 17, 2008
Last aired
Sep 21, 2009
Original language
CN
Origin
HK
Networks
TVB Jade
Genres
Comedy
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D.I.E. is a television series that follows a specialized police unit known as the "Death Investigation Extension" or "D.I.E." This unit is comprised of individuals who have been reassigned from their previous positions. The series explores the work of the D.I.E. team as they investigate unsolved cold cases. The team's members are characterized by their unique skills and approaches to their work. One of the main characters, Yue Chi-Long, possesses extrasensory abilities that aid him in solving difficult cases. His abilities are not fully understood by his superiors, who have reassigned him to the D.I.E. unit. The team's dynamics are also influenced by the arrival of a new member, Ying Jing-Jing, who is known for her strong convictions and uncompromising stance on the cases she deals with.

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“An unorthodox police unit solves unsolved cold cases.”

Reasons to watch
  • follows a unique police extension unit
  • features cases solved through extrasensory means
Keep in mind
  • members are sent away by supervisors
  • main characters initially clash

Watch it if you enjoy unconventional police investigation stories.

The tone involves police investigations of unsolved cold cases.

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Frequently asked questions

What does D.I.E. stand for?

It stands for Death Investigation Extension.

What is the purpose of the D.I.E.?

It was established to accommodate officers sent away by supervisors and to investigate unsolved cold cases.

Who is Yue Chi-Long?

He is a character played by Roger Kwok who cracks difficult cases using extrasensory means and falls asleep on the job.

Why was Yue Chi-Long assigned to the D.I.E.?

His superiors found him strange because he constantly falls asleep on the job.

Who is Ying Jing-Jing?

She is a new appointee who is a good-looking girl and takes an uncompromising stand over every case she deals with.