# Armed Reaction (1998–2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/armed-reaction/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Seasons | 5 (154 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | Hong Kong |

## Quick answer

Armed Reaction (1998–2021) is a Comedy, Crime, Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (90%) across 5 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Armed Reaction — a major Ken Lok television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Armed Reaction is a 1998 Hong Kong modern cop drama produced by TVB. The drama stars Bobby Au-yeung and Esther Kwan as the main leads with Joyce Tang, Marco Ngai, Mimi Chu and Joe Ma in main supporting roles.

The drama takes place before 1997 Handover of Hong Kong and Royal Hong Kong Police revolves around the lives of two police woman, one who works leisurely behind desk duty but has to take her job more seriously once her husband leaves her and a new rookie cop who is deemed too ambitious and rash by her superior.

## Cast

Ken Lok, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Moses Chan Ho, Joyce Tang Lai-Ming, Lo Chung-Him, Gloria Tang, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Tony Hung, Fred Cheng Chun-Hung, Gabriel Harrison

## Most searched questions

**Is Armed Reaction worth watching?**
Yes — Armed Reaction earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 84%, audience 88%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 90%. Armed Reaction — a major Ken Lok television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Armed Reaction so highly rated?**
Armed Reaction scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 84%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 90%. Armed Reaction — a major Ken Lok television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Armed Reaction series page.

**Is Armed Reaction on Netflix?**
No — Armed Reaction is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Armed Reaction come out?**
Armed Reaction first aired in 1998 and ran through 2021 (1998–2021). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Armed Reaction are there?**
Armed Reaction has 5 seasons across 154 episodes (1998–2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Armed Reaction?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Armed Reaction’s 154 episodes take roughly 116 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Armed Reaction?**
Armed Reaction streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Armed Reaction?**
Armed Reaction stars Ken Lok, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Moses Chan Ho, Joyce Tang Lai-Ming, Lo Chung-Him, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Armed Reaction?**
Armed Reaction has 154 episodes across 5 seasons (1998–2021).

**What is Armed Reaction about?**
Armed Reaction is a 1998 Hong Kong modern cop drama produced by TVB. The drama stars Bobby Au-yeung and Esther Kwan as the main leads with Joyce Tang, Marco Ngai, Mimi Chu and Joe Ma in main supporting roles. The drama takes place before 1997 Handover of Hong Kong and Royal Hong Kong Police revolves around the lives of two police woman, one who works leisurely behind desk duty but has to take her…

**Who created Armed Reaction?**
Armed Reaction was created by Unknown. It is a comedy, crime, drama series from Hong Kong, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Armed Reaction?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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