HONG KONG – More than 40 cast members of TVB’s long-running sitcom Come Home Love: Lo and Behold gathered Sunday evening at Sha Tin New Town Plaza for a finale party, drawing hundreds of devoted fans to the mall to say goodbye to the series after six seasons.
The event, titled “Citywide Love Come Home Party,” marked the airing of the show’s final episode. Before the festivities began, the ensemble posed for a group photo that reignited gossip about a reported rift between veteran actresses Joyce Tang (滕麗名) and Lam Shuk-man (林淑敏). Tang sat in the front row on the far left, while Lam stood in the back row on the far right—positions that, according to local entertainment media, placed significant distance between the two. Representatives for neither actress commented on the seating arrangement.
A Night of Nostalgia and Performances
During the event, a large screen played memorable clips from the sitcom’s history, including Tang’s iconic bath scene and actor Kalok Chow‘s (周嘉洛) cross-dressing skit. The montage drew cheers and laughter from the audience, many of whom had followed the series since its 2017 premiere.
The evening’s musical highlight came from Chantel Yiu (姚焯菲), who opened the program with a live rendition of the show’s theme song. Yiu, who rose to fame through TVB’s talent competition Stars Academy, was met with enthusiastic applause as she performed in front of a backdrop of classic episode stills.
Actor Hui Ka-kit (許家傑) attended the gathering on crutches, although the reason for his mobility aid was not disclosed during the event. His presence underscored the family-like bond among the cast, many of whom have worked together for years.
Background and Legacy
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold is a spin-off of TVB’s Come Home Love franchise, which has been a staple of Hong Kong television since 2012. The series distinguished itself with its blend of slapstick humour, social satire, and emotional family storylines, earning a loyal following across Cantonese-speaking communities. It held the slot of TVB’s flagship evening sitcom, airing six nights a week.
The finale party drew an estimated several hundred fans to the New Town Plaza atrium, with some arriving hours early to secure a view. The crowd’s size reflected the series’ sustained popularity even as Hong Kong’s television landscape faces increasing competition from streaming platforms.
Broader Impact
The conclusion of Come Home Love: Lo and Behold marks the end of an era for TVB’s prime-time comedy block. The network has not yet announced a replacement sitcom, though industry analysts expect a new series to launch within weeks to retain the time slot’s loyal audience.
For fans, the finale represents more than a television ending—it closes a chapter of daily routine and shared cultural moments. As one attendee, 34-year-old office worker Wong Mei-ling, told local media: “I’ve watched this show with my parents after dinner for years. It’s like saying goodbye to an old friend.”
The finale episode aired Sunday night, concluding a run that spanned more than 1,300 episodes. TVB has not indicated plans for a future revival or spin-off, leaving the door open—at least for now—to a possible return.
