In the week of November 2 to 8, 2022, Hong Kong broadcaster TVB released the ratings for its Jade channel, revealing a strong performance from its variety and information programming. The current affairs show Looking East and West achieved a cross-platform live peak of 22.8 rating points, equivalent to 1.47 million viewers, barely edging out the drama Brilliant City, which concluded its season with 22.7 points (1.46 million viewers). The long-running sitcom Come Home Love: Three Generations Sweet also saw a slight rise to 18.1 points (1.16 million viewers), up 0.5 points from the previous week.
Weekday Highlights
TVB’s weekday lineup demonstrated a diverse appeal. Looking East and West, known for its investigative reports and human interest stories, maintained its throne as the most-watched program. The drama Brilliant City, starring actors Julian Cheung, Raymond Ng, Samantha Ko, and Crystal Cheung, captivated a large audience through its final episode. Meanwhile, Come Home Love: Three Generations Sweet has become a staple for its family comedy, showing steady growth.
The cooking and lifestyle series Food Expert, hosted by Moses Chan and Kennis Koo, attracted 17.9 points (1.15 million viewers), while the acquired drama Chasing Jade registered a live television rating of 14.4 points (920,000 viewers).
Weekend Slots Draw Crowds
Saturday’s primetime offered a variety of fare. The travel program Grand in Seoul peaked at 18.3 points (1.18 million viewers), followed by Hong Kong: A Series of Good Shows at 15.1 points (970,000 viewers). The film L Storm brought in 14 points (900,000 viewers).
Sunday’s ratings were led by the panel show Let’s Try It Honestly, hosted by a quintet including Elaine Jiang, Chris Chu, James Ng, and others, which scored 18.4 points (1.18 million viewers). The dating competition Goddess Matchmaking Plan 2 dipped slightly to 16.7 points (1.08 million viewers), down 0.3 points. The celebrity news show Weekly Stars secured 14.3 points (920,000 viewers).
What These Numbers Mean
These figures highlight a sustained appetite for factual and lifestyle content in Hong Kong. The close race between Looking East and West and Brilliant City indicates that both news magazines and dramas command loyal viewerships. The stable performance of Come Home Love: Three Generations Sweet underlines the enduring appeal of locally produced sitcoms.
For TVB, these ratings offer critical data for future programming decisions. The network may consider expanding its variety and information offerings to capitalize on this trend. For audiences, the ratings provide a guide to the most popular shows on traditional television.
Looking Ahead
As the year-end approaches, TVB is expected to unveil new titles to maintain momentum. The success of variety programming may influence the development of new series. For now, these ratings confirm TVB’s resilience in a shifting media landscape, with variety shows continuing to be a key draw for viewers.
