The Pupil

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also their own. The story revolves around Wendy Lim (Rebecca Lim), a young and idealistic Malaysian who arrives in Singapore to begin her apprenticeship at a local law firm under the tutelage of Dennis Tang (Adrian Pang). She is, however, unprepared for the journey ahead of her; not only does she has to contend with the politics within the firm but in the course of performing her duties, uncovers a dangerous plot that may eventually threaten her own life…

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also their own. The story revolves around Wendy Lim (Rebecca Lim), a young and idealistic Malaysian who arrives in Singapore to begin her apprenticeship at a local law firm under the tutelage of Dennis Tang (Adrian Pang). She is, however, unprepared for the journey ahead of her; not only does she has to contend with the politics within the firm but in the course of performing her duties, uncovers a dangerous plot that may eventually threaten her own life…

Ep 1 A Matter Of Service
45 mins

Angela is hired by a former client, Michael Allan, who is arrested at Changi Airport. He is charged with evading National Service when he returns home from a trip to America.

Ep 1 A Matter Of Service

Angela is hired by a former client, Michael Allan, who is arrested at Changi Airport. He is charged with evading National Service when he returns home from a trip to America.

Ep 2 Let The Right One In
45 mins

Dennis represents a pair of parents who are suing the Ministry of Education because their son is refused admission in their school of first choice.

Ep 2 Let The Right One In

Dennis represents a pair of parents who are suing the Ministry of Education because their son is refused admission in their school of first choice.

Ep 3 The Customer Is Always Left, Right?
45 mins

Nisa’s father, a taxi driver is sued by one of his former passengers, who blames him for an injury sustained during a minor accident in his taxi.

Ep 3 The Customer Is Always Left, Right?

Nisa’s father, a taxi driver is sued by one of his former passengers, who blames him for an injury sustained during a minor accident in his taxi.

Ep 4 Hit Me With Your Best Shot
45 mins

The lawyers are forced to deal with Li Ming, a precocious 14-year-old, who insists they represent her mother, a hawker who has been slapped by a rich tai tai.

Ep 4 Hit Me With Your Best Shot

The lawyers are forced to deal with Li Ming, a precocious 14-year-old, who insists they represent her mother, a hawker who has been slapped by a rich tai tai.

Ep 5 Cry Wolf
46 mins

Angela represents her ex-university coursemate, Jacqueline, when Jacqueline’s husband Edwin takes out a PPO (Personal Protection Order) against her for spousal abuse.

Ep 5 Cry Wolf

Angela represents her ex-university coursemate, Jacqueline, when Jacqueline’s husband Edwin takes out a PPO (Personal Protection Order) against her for spousal abuse.

Ep 6 As I Lay Dying
47 mins

Dennis and Wendy represent Charlene Gwee, a young woman diagnosed with a terminal illness by her doctor and given six months to live.

Ep 6 As I Lay Dying

Dennis and Wendy represent Charlene Gwee, a young woman diagnosed with a terminal illness by her doctor and given six months to live.

Ep 7 Going Going Gone Part 1
45 mins

Gaik Kim, along with several of her senior citizen friends, loses their life savings when the trust fund they invested in goes bust in the wake of the global financial meltdown.

Ep 7 Going Going Gone Part 1

Gaik Kim, along with several of her senior citizen friends, loses their life savings when the trust fund they invested in goes bust in the wake of the global financial meltdown.

Ep 8 Going Going Gone Part 2
48 mins

Mr Leong's trial begins, with Gaik Kim and her friends, Karen and Lily, being demolished by Harris and Angela on the witness stand.

Ep 8 Going Going Gone Part 2

Mr Leong's trial begins, with Gaik Kim and her friends, Karen and Lily, being demolished by Harris and Angela on the witness stand.

Ep 9 Blog Out
45 mins

A he said-she said ensues when Andy, an 18-year-old blogger claims on his blog that he has slept with Kay, a celebrity blogger known for her wholesome image. Kay sues Andy, and Andy’s rich father hires Dennis to represent his son in court.

Ep 9 Blog Out

A he said-she said ensues when Andy, an 18-year-old blogger claims on his blog that he has slept with Kay, a celebrity blogger known for her wholesome image. Kay sues Andy, and Andy’s rich father hires Dennis to represent his son in court.

Ep 10 Family Feud
43 mins

Angela’s custody hearing against Terence begins badly when Rachel, representing Terence, exposes Angela’s past extramarital affair with Dennis, blaming their relationship for wrecking their marriage, humiliating both Dennis and Angela in court.

Ep 10 Family Feud

Angela’s custody hearing against Terence begins badly when Rachel, representing Terence, exposes Angela’s past extramarital affair with Dennis, blaming their relationship for wrecking their marriage, humiliating both Dennis and Angela in court.

Ep 11 Funny Money
45 mins

Pam is an old friend of Dennis’ who entered into a lottery pool with three colleagues in her firm. When one of their shared lottery tickets wins a top prize, the other three refuse to share the money with her. Pam approaches Dennis to sue them.

Ep 11 Funny Money

Pam is an old friend of Dennis’ who entered into a lottery pool with three colleagues in her firm. When one of their shared lottery tickets wins a top prize, the other three refuse to share the money with her. Pam approaches Dennis to sue them.

Ep 12 Medium Rare
47 mins

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...

Ep 12 Medium Rare

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...

Ep 13 Final Verdict
41 mins

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...

Ep 13 Final Verdict

A series about the legal profession in Singapore, The Pupil will give us a sneak peek into the world of lawyers and the cases they take on, cases with outcome that not only change the lives of the ordinary Singaporeans they defend, but also...

Additional Information

Premiered2010
Genresdrama
Seasons2
Parental guidance advised for young children