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The Academy 2005

★ 8.0/10 · 4 votes Drama 3 seasons · 92 eps Ended
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What is The Academy?

The Academy is a Hong Kong television drama series produced by TVB. The program focuses on the experiences of a group of new recruits as they undergo training at the Hong Kong Police training school.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
92
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Apr 11, 2005
Last aired
Mar 27, 2009
Original language
CN
Origin
HK
Networks
TVB Jade
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The Academy is a Hong Kong television drama series produced by TVB. The program focuses on the experiences of a group of new recruits as they undergo training at the Hong Kong Police training school. Over the course of twenty-seven weeks, the narrative tracks the personal development of the trainees as they learn lessons, mature, and improve as individuals. The series also highlights the evolving relationships between the recruits and their trainers throughout the instructional period. While some sources note a broadcast date in June 2005, other records indicate the series aired from April 11, 2005, through May 24, 2005, consisting of 32 episodes. A direct sequel titled On the First Beat was subsequently produced and broadcast in 2007. That follow-up production featured returning cast members Ron Ng and Sammul Chan, joined by Joey Yung, Sonija Kwok, and Michael Tao. The Academy is recognized as a standard drama series originating from Hong Kong.

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Should you watch it?

“New recruits navigate the challenges of the Hong Kong Police training school in this 2005 drama.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on personal growth
  • depicts rigorous police training
Keep in mind
  • limited to the training environment

Watch it if you enjoy stories about personal development and professional discipline.

The series maintains a professional tone suitable for general audiences interested in police training dramas.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 30 episodes
Season 3 · 30 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When was The Academy broadcast?

The series was broadcast in June 2005.

What is the setting of the show?

The story takes place at the Hong Kong Police training school.

How long is the training period depicted?

The recruits undergo 27 weeks of training.

Does the series have a sequel?

Yes, a direct sequel titled On the First Beat was produced and broadcast in 2007.

What is the main focus of the plot?

The series follows the lives and maturation of new police recruits as they bond with their trainers.