The QUEEN of News

The QUEEN of News centers on the fierce competition behind a city's 6:30 PM newscast. Veteran anchors Man Wai-sum and Leung King-yan lead rival camps inside a busy news department, where ratings and reputation matter more than friendships. When a bold newcomer upends the usual order, loyalties shift and promotions become a public contest. The series follows the personal and professional costs of chasing the prime-time anchor chair, showing office politics, calculated alliances, and the strains on relationships, without revealing how the race ends. Behind the cameras, private life bleeds into on-air persona, mentors spar with proteges over editorial control, and the pressure to deliver scoops forces risky choices. Live broadcasts magnify mistakes and can alter anchors' careers dramatically overnight.

Released in 2023, The QUEEN of News was created by Chung Shu-Kai, Kwok Kin-Lok, and Wong Tin-shing. Produced as a primetime TV drama, it stars Charmaine Sheh, Bosco Wong, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee, and Samantha Ko, and drew steady viewership.

Audience ratings have been positive, holding an average of 8.125 out of 10 from 16 votes. Many viewers praised the performances and the show's tension, while some critics pointed to occasional melodrama. Major themes include newsroom ambition, ethical compromises, gender and power dynamics, and the personal toll of media careers.

The show prompted conversations online about how television news is packaged and who gets visibility in front of the camera. Scenes of anchor rivalries and newsroom maneuvering became talking points, and Charmaine Sheh's role drew attention while prompting debate about pressures on women in broadcast roles, sparking local media coverage.

As of now, The QUEEN of News has not been widely cited in major award listings. It has attracted more viewer appreciation and online discussion than formal accolades, though fan communities continue to champion lead performances. Viewers continue to discuss the show on social platforms and fan forums.