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Release Year2019
Runtime1 Season
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorWai-kin Chong
WritersWai-kin Chong
TypeWeb Series
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJustice Bao: The First Year
About Justice Bao: The First Year
During Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng is appointed Kaifeng Prefecture Prefect. Bao Zheng, his trusted aide Gongsun Ce, Guard Zhan Zhao, and the four Constables are determined to crack down on corrupt dealings. Merchant's daughter Yun Qianyu is an eloquent speaker. Under Gongsun Ce's guaidance, she eventually becomes a consel. Ji Niannian, a maid from Gaochang, is an autopsy expert. These two ladies help Kaifeng Seven unravel bewildering cases. However, danger is lurking everywhere in Kaifeng Prefecture. When it is revealed that the emperor's heritage is questionable, Bao Zheng has to handle the most difficult case yet as he faces the dilemma of revealing the truth or abandoning his conscience for the sake of his country.
Directed by Wai-kin Chong, Justice Bao: The First Year leans on a strong ensemble — Shaun Tam Chun-Yin, Nancy Wu Ting-Yan, Raymond Cho Wing-Lim — 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 drama titles of 2019.
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