The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

Across a sprawling martial world, the series threads together several lanes of storytelling centered on three men whose paths cross and collide in shifting loyalties and hidden agendas. Kiu Fung, Duan Yu, and Hui Juk each navigate a web of rival clans, personal codes, and evolving friendships as fate pulls them toward power, love, and danger. The show tracks how their choices ripple through the courts, battlegrounds, and back alleys of a landscape where honor can muzzle desire and allegiance can outlast bloodlines. Supporting characters, sages, and rivals weave in and out, creating a tapestry of schemes, alliances, and moments of quiet revelation. The series also weaves martial arts philosophy with personal redemption and the cost of power.

Released in 1997, this TV adaptation was directed by Yuan Yingming and adapts Louis Cha’s Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. It stars Felix Wong Yat-Wah as Kiu Fung, Benny Chan Ho-Man as Duan Yu, Louis Fan as Hui Juk, with high stakes.

Among fans, the 1997 run helped anchor the era's wuxia television boom and kept the characters Kiu Fung, Duan Yu, and Hui Juk alive in popular memory. The ensemble cast became a touchstone for later adaptations and fan discourse, sparking debates about fidelity to the books and portrayal.

Critics and fans praise the show's handling of loyalty, identity, and power within a sprawling martial world. Its strong ensemble, visual energy, and faithful tone earned it an 8.2 out of 10 from 25 votes, signaling solid appreciation. Fans note the balance between grand set pieces and intimate character moments.

There are no major nominations or wins documented for this series in widely recognized award databases. Some regional or industry awards for TVB productions may exist, but none are widely cited in major outlets, and the show is typically noted for performances rather than accolades.