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Release Year2020
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Action & Adventure
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Deer and the Cauldron
About The Deer and the Cauldron
The story of Wei Xiaobao, a little man born at the bottom of society. He entered the imperial palace by chance without knowing any martial arts, and used his extraordinary wisdom to deal with gangs and court issues. He pretended to be a eunuch to help Kangxi capture and kill Obai. Then he met Chen Jinnan, and became his closed disciple. He assisted Kangxi in attacking his enemies. Wei Xiaobao grew up from a gangster who only wanted to make friends with the emperor in exchange for a rich and noble life, and grew up into a "deer prince" who discerns loyalty and evil. He meets many different women and lived a flowery family life full of fireworks
Directed by —, The Deer and the Cauldron leans on a strong ensemble — Zhang Yishan, Tang Yixin, Zhang Tianyang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2020.
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