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…
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The lawyers from Roberts and Fong are back, with more exciting cases inspired by actual events involving casino exclusion orders, haunted HDB flats, and even a neighbourhood flasher. This season, Wendy Lim (Rebecca Lim) gets called to the Bar and becomes a full-fledged lawyer, and a handsome, charming Benjamin Wong (George Young), an overseas law school graduate also joins the team. He immediately starts off on the wrong foot with Wendy, but always seems to be in the good books of the partners.An old secondary school mate, Ginny (Mindee Ong), re-enters Wendy’s life with a new potential case: Ginny is being stalked and blackmailed by a former acquaintance who threatens to upload sex videos he has of them on his internet blog. The case takes a dangerous turn when Ginny persuades Wendy to take matters into her own hands and meet up with the sex predator…
In the first of a two-parter, Harris is sought out by his old friend Larry Teoh, who won two million dollars at the Renaissance Casino Resort.
In the first of a two-parter, Harris is sought out by his old friend Larry Teoh, who won two million dollars at the Renaissance Casino Resort.
Mr Teoh and Michael Allan's cases continue in court, with Harris and Angela respectively arguing their clients' cases. Meanwhile, Wendy has returned to Roberts and Fong after a supposed 'urgent leave of absence.'
Mr Teoh and Michael Allan's cases continue in court, with Harris and Angela respectively arguing their clients' cases. Meanwhile, Wendy has returned to Roberts and Fong after a supposed 'urgent leave of absence.'
Mr Chan Chong Wai, the Chinese medium from Season 1, returns - this time, he wants to engage Roberts and Fong to represent him.
Mr Chan Chong Wai, the Chinese medium from Season 1, returns - this time, he wants to engage Roberts and Fong to represent him.
Dennis and Wendy meet Edgar Zhu, an eighteen-year-old poly student, who has been arrested for 'living off the immoral earnings of another’ - he has been caught driving prostitutes around for cash.
Dennis and Wendy meet Edgar Zhu, an eighteen-year-old poly student, who has been arrested for 'living off the immoral earnings of another’ - he has been caught driving prostitutes around for cash.
Madam Zhou, a rich Taiwanese tourist, brings a lawsuit against a local hotel, the Esplanade Park Hotel, when she loses a precious heirloom, which she claims she locked in a safe in a room.
Madam Zhou, a rich Taiwanese tourist, brings a lawsuit against a local hotel, the Esplanade Park Hotel, when she loses a precious heirloom, which she claims she locked in a safe in a room.
Harris mediates a case involving an Indonesia maid, Ida, and her former employer Teresa. Several years ago, Ida inadvertently spilled some soapy water on the staircase landing of Teresa's house.
Harris mediates a case involving an Indonesia maid, Ida, and her former employer Teresa. Several years ago, Ida inadvertently spilled some soapy water on the staircase landing of Teresa's house.
Tuck Meng from Season 1 returns - he is being prosecuted on charges of corruption. In his new position as Managing Director of his company, he agreed to pay a bribe to one of his clients, in order for his client to award a contract to Tuck Meng's..
Tuck Meng from Season 1 returns - he is being prosecuted on charges of corruption. In his new position as Managing Director of his company, he agreed to pay a bribe to one of his clients, in order for his client to award a contract to Tuck Meng's..
When Mr Wee commits suicide by jumping from his flat, he lands on Mrs Ho, his neighbor who is walking below. Both are instantly killed. Now, Mr Ho wants to bring Mrs Wee to court to compensate him for his loss.
When Mr Wee commits suicide by jumping from his flat, he lands on Mrs Ho, his neighbor who is walking below. Both are instantly killed. Now, Mr Ho wants to bring Mrs Wee to court to compensate him for his loss.
Dennis handles one of his most difficult clients yet - Victor, a sixteen-year-old student who is being taken to court for beating up his classmate and former best friend, Guo Fu.
Dennis handles one of his most difficult clients yet - Victor, a sixteen-year-old student who is being taken to court for beating up his classmate and former best friend, Guo Fu.
Harris finds himself involved in a case that could literally threaten his life when he represents his old friend, William, who is suing the volatile, quick-tempered Tiger Huang to return a large sum of money borrowed from William.
Harris finds himself involved in a case that could literally threaten his life when he represents his old friend, William, who is suing the volatile, quick-tempered Tiger Huang to return a large sum of money borrowed from William.
Aunty Kim's friend, Karen comes to Wendy for help with an unusual case - she is being sued by a lawyer, Jessica De Souza, because Karen removed the tissue paper Jessica was using to 'chope' a place at the office cafeteria.
Aunty Kim's friend, Karen comes to Wendy for help with an unusual case - she is being sued by a lawyer, Jessica De Souza, because Karen removed the tissue paper Jessica was using to 'chope' a place at the office cafeteria.
Dominic Lee, a school principal is taken to court, when he doles out the wrong advice during an internet chat with a student, part of his school's efforts to better communicate and stay current with its students.
Dominic Lee, a school principal is taken to court, when he doles out the wrong advice during an internet chat with a student, part of his school's efforts to better communicate and stay current with its students.
Dr Gregory Lee re-enters Wendy's life when he brings a case to her - he has to go before a medical tribunal on charges of molesting one of his patients, Melanie, who consulted him for a breast augmentation procedure.
Dr Gregory Lee re-enters Wendy's life when he brings a case to her - he has to go before a medical tribunal on charges of molesting one of his patients, Melanie, who consulted him for a breast augmentation procedure.