Heart of Greed

Heart of Greed centers on a prosperous family whose wealth comes from a long-running sea products business and a legendary abalone passed down through generations. When a substantial inheritance and that heirloom gather attention, relatives begin to show their true priorities. Some work to preserve family ties, others maneuver for advantage, and a few cling to steady loyalties. Conflicts brew over respect, marriage, duty and ambition, turning everyday domestic life into a test of trust. The series stays focused on relationships and moral choices, tracking how affection and resentment interact as the household strains under pressure, while keeping major plot turns and the ending under wraps.

Released in 2007, the series was created by Ga-Ho Lau and produced for television audiences in Hong Kong, showcasing a cast led by Ha Yue, Louise Lee Si-Kei, Jimmy Au Shui-Wai, Susanna Kwan, and Louis Yuen Siu-Cheung.

The show drew attention within Hong Kong's television community, prompting discussion and recognition at local industry events. It helped raise the profile of its principal cast and reinforced the popularity of long-form family dramas on regional networks.

Heart of Greed left a noticeable mark on local pop culture, with its focus on inheritance and family discord becoming a reference point in later television stories about clan dynamics. The abalone, as a narrative symbol, came to represent the emotional and financial stakes that drive the plot, and the series influenced subsequent TV writers and producers working in domestic drama.

Critics and audiences responded positively overall, reflected in a solid vote average of 7.0 out of 10 from viewers. Reviewers highlighted the show's layered family relationships, moral ambiguity, and strong ensemble performances. Major themes include loyalty, greed, filial obligation, and the costs of ambition, presented through episodes that balance interpersonal drama with moments of everyday life.