Flying Tiger 2
Flying Tiger 2 (Chinese: 飛虎之雷霆極戰; lit. 'Flying Tiger: Thunder Extreme Battle') is a 2019 Hong Kong action crime drama television series produced by Shaw Brothers Studios in collaboration with Youku.[1] It serves as a sequel to the 2018 series Flying Tiger, centering on the elite Special Duties Unit (SDU), colloquially known as the Flying Tigers, as they confront a mysterious criminal syndicate orchestrating high-profile threats to Hong Kong's public safety, including arms trafficking and cyber-enabled operations.[2] Starring Michael Miu as SDU commander Lok Ka-shing, the 30-episode series aired on Youku from September 6 to October 4, 2019, emphasizing intense tactical operations and inter-agency coordination against escalating underworld activities.[1][3] Key cast members include Moses Chan, Joe Ma, Benjamin Yuen, and Oscar Leung, portraying operatives navigating life-threatening missions amid internal police dynamics and external perils.[4] The production highlights realistic depictions of counter-terrorism efforts, drawing on the historical legacy of the Flying Tigers while updating the narrative for contemporary challenges like virtual currency fraud and large-scale smuggling.[5]Premise and Plot
Synopsis
Flying Tiger 2 centers on the formation of the elite A-Team within the Hong Kong Police Force's Special Duties Unit to address escalating threats from a mysterious criminal syndicate conducting arms trafficking and other illicit activities that endanger public safety.[3] [1] Under the leadership of Chief Commander Lok Ka-sing, portrayed by Michael Miu, the team integrates officers specialized in operations, investigations, intelligence gathering, and forensics to systematically dismantle the network.[1] [6]
The storyline unfolds through high-stakes probes into interconnected crimes, including a camouflaged arms deal featuring an explosive missile and ties to drug smuggling via trans-shipment operations, revealing broader terrorist elements and competition over advanced technology such as a potent chip.[6] Internal dynamics add complexity, with interpersonal conflicts arising from prior connections and romantic involvements, including tensions between key operatives like Wong Gwok-dong and Jyung Man-lung, testing team cohesion amid covert missions.[6]
Spanning 30 episodes broadcast from September 6 to October 4, 2019, on Youku, the series emphasizes the A-Team's commitment to eradicating the syndicate through coordinated, justice-driven actions, highlighting themes of duty and resilience in safeguarding Hong Kong.[1]