C.L.I.F.
A MediaCorp Channel 8 Original
C.L.I.F. is a Singaporean police procedural produced by MediaCorp in partnership with the Singapore Police Force. Set in the city state, the show follows the daily grind of a police team as they investigate crimes, chase leads, and weigh tough choices under pressure. Premiering in 2011, it aired... Read more
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About C.L.I.F.
C.L.I.F. is a Singaporean police procedural produced by MediaCorp in partnership with the Singapore Police Force. Set in the city state, the show follows the daily grind of a police team as they investigate crimes, chase leads, and weigh tough choices under pressure. Premiering in 2011, it aired on free to air Channel 8 from May 31 to June 27 and spans twenty episodes. The drama centers on a core group of officers led by familiar stars, with a broad supporting cast providing twists and casework. Director Chong Liung Man, renowned for the police drama C.I.D., returns with a grounded, procedural tone. The series also gives space to different ranks and roles, from junior officers to supervisors, offering a multi layered look at how investigations evolve across shifts. It aims to balance action with character development, showing how those in uniform confront danger and moral choices.
Produced by MediaCorp Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force, the 2011 series was directed by Chong Liung Man and consists of twenty episodes that aired on Channel 8 from May 31 to June 27.
The show emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and the moral choices officers face as they pursue justice within Singapore's urban landscape. It blends procedural elements with character driven moments, offering a clear look at how frontline police work affects everyday communities. The writing keeps pace with brisk cliffhangers between cases, while maintaining a grounded tone.
As part of MediaCorp's police procedural slate, C.L.I.F. contributed to a trend of dramas built with input from real law enforcement, lending authenticity to on screen investigations. Its multi ethnic cast reflects Singapore's diverse audience while showcasing everyday policing challenges. The show also helped reinforce public service messaging and trust in the police as a community partner.
No major nominations or wins for this series are publicly listed. It did attract viewers with its ensemble cast including Qi Yuwu and Tay Ping Hui and is commonly grouped with MediaCorp's police procedural lineup, though it did not secure prominent awards.
Details
- Release Date
- May 31, 2011
- Episode Length
- 45m
- User Ratings
- 2 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 105
- Network
- MediaCorp Channel 8
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Country
- SG
- Studio
- MediaCorp
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Qi Yuwu
Tang Yew Jia
Li Nanxing
Wei Lum Tiam
Seasons (5 seasons, 105 episodes)
Season 1
20 episodes - 2011
Season 2
20 episodes - 2013
Season 3
25 episodes - 2014
Season 4
20 episodes - 2016
Season 5
20 episodes - 2019