Reception and Awards
The initial critical response for the series was excellent with the first episode receiving an average of 33 rating points with a peak of 42. The cast of the series were happy with that result. Since then, the series has been receiving very good ratings with peaks above 35. Like its predecessor, the 2-hour series finale was once again premiered at a Hong Kong shopping centre, Discovery Park, in front of hundreds of guests and supporters. The finale was shown in the form of a variety show, 家好月圓慶團圓 and the viewership for that had reached 44 rating points. Viewership was higher than expected, with the final episode receiving an average of 47 rating points and a peak of 50 in the scene where Linda Chung and Michelle Yim were arguing. As a result, Moonlight Resonance outperformed Heart of Greed, and is currently the highest-rated TVB series ever made. Its rating is tied with Dae Jang Geum, a Korean drama series on TVB that also garnered 50 points. Moonlight Resonance was nominated for 18 TVB Anniversary Awards in 2008.
- Ratings for Moonlight Resonance
| Week | Episode Numbers | Average Points | Peaking Points | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (28 July - 1 August 2008) | 1 to 5 | 33 | 37 (42) | |
| 2 (4–8 August 2008) | 6 to 9 | 36 | 41 | |
| 3 (11–15 August 2008) | 10 to 12 | 33 | 34 | |
| 4 (18–22 August 2008) | 13 to 17 | 32 | 37 | |
| 5 (25–29 August 2008) | 18 to 22 | 34 | 37 | |
| 6 (1–5 September 2008) | 23 to 27 | 36 | 38 | |
| 7 (8–12 September 2008) | 28 to 32 | 34 | 36 | |
| 8 (15–19 September 2008) | 33 to 37 | 38 | 39 | |
| 8 (20 September 2008) | 38 | 34 | No peak points | |
| 8 (21 September 2008) | 39 to 40 | 47 | 50 |
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