Wong Cho Lam‘s (王祖藍) hit drama Gilded Chopsticks <食為奴> continues to top the ratings chart. The series achieved 28 points during its premiere, and saw a consistent rise in viewership throughout the first half of its run. It also reached a milestone during its third week, averaging 29 points and peaking at 31 points. While TVB has established numerous measures to improve the quality of its productions, the company is still struggling to maintain a high average rating for its prime-time dramas. So far in 2014, most series hovered around a mid-twenties average, breaking thirty only during their final episodes. Outbound Love <單戀雙城> slightly raised the bar in February when its finale peaked at 35 points. Although it has not been able to attract the same level of enthusiasm as last year’s Inbound Troubles <老表，你好嘢!>, Gilded Chopsticks was able to break thirty points before its finale, and has been a top ten series viewed online by the Mainland audience. With two more weeks remaining, the comedy has a good chance to surpass Outbound Love‘s record. Despite its relative popularity, the series still suffers criticism for its on-set mistakes. Some viewers spotted historical inaccuracies littered throughout the set, and once a modern minivan was seen cruising through the Qing dynasty town. In addition, TVB received several viewer complaints last week over the boring plot line, and some also suggested that 43-year-old Joey Meng (萬綺雯) may just be too old for her role. Creds: Ming Pao
LOL @ the minivan. I must say I find the plot boring as well. The only interesting part is the palace drama that revolves around the king. I used to like Joey a lot, now I just feel neutral about her, but I personally feel she's not very suited for this role either.
this is drama freaking boring as hell nothing interesting at all....when i watch this movie part of JOEY scence i alway PASS ....this role not for her man.....
Joey Meng has a high pitched irking voice, but because low bit rate vids, it smoothes out her face, making her lik 30 years old. but jeez. that other dude has bad skin. that 8 brother.
