Dream in Red Mansions 1987
“Dream in Red Mansions—for all its glory, it is but a dream.”
What is Dream in Red Mansions?
Dream in Red Mansions is a 1987 Chinese television series produced by China Central Television (CCTV) that adapts the classic 18th‑century novel of the same name by Cao Xueqin. The drama, rated TV‑G and classified as both drama and family, aired from 2 May to 20 June 1987 on CCTV and consists of 36 episodes, each approximately 60 minutes in
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 29, 1987
- Last aired
- May 19, 1987
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV-1
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.5/10 from 23 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 36 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CCTV-1
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Dream in Red Mansions is a 1987 Chinese television series produced by China Central Television (CCTV) that adapts the classic 18th‑century novel of the same name by Cao Xueqin. The drama, rated TV‑G and classified as both drama and family, aired from 2 May to 20 June 1987 on CCTV and consists of 36 episodes, each approximately 60 minutes in
Should you watch it?
“This 1987 television series offers a definitive adaptation of the classic 18th century Chinese novel.”
- faithful literary adaptation
- notable musical score
- acclaimed cast performances
- pacing reflects 18th century source material
Watch it if you appreciate historical dramas based on foundational works of literature.
The series maintains a tone consistent with its 18th century source material.
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Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Daiyu Parted With Her Father and Went to the Capital Mytharc Jan 29, 1987
- E2 Baoyu, Daiyu, and Baochai's First Meeting at the Hall of Glorious Pageant Core Jan 30, 1987
- E3 Granny Liu Pays Her First Visit to the Jung Mansion Core Jan 31, 1987
- E4 Daiyu Feels Slight Jealous While Meeting Baoyu at Baochai's Home Core Feb 1, 1987
- E5 Xifeng Sets a Vicious Trap for a Lover Core Feb 2, 1987
- E6 Xifeng Helps to Manage Affairs at the Ning Mansion Core Feb 3, 1987
- E7 Literary Talent Tested by Composing Inscriptions for Grandview Garden Core May 5, 1987
- E8 Jung Mansion Had the Imperial Consort's Visitation on the Lantern Festival Core May 5, 1987
- E9 A Sweet Girl Shows Deep Feeling One Quiet Day Core May 6, 1987
- E10 A Song Awakes Baoyu to Esoteric Truths Core May 6, 1987
- E11 Meeting a Nightmare in Seeking After Favor Core May 7, 1987
- E12 Daiyu Weeps at Falling Petals Core May 7, 1987
- E13 The Fortune Enjoys Deep Fortune and Long Life Core May 8, 1987
- E14 Chin-chuan Dies a Heroic Death in Shame Core May 8, 1987
- E15 Baoyu was Beaten For Flirting Core May 9, 1987
- E16 Granny Liu Pays a Visit to Grandview Garden Core May 9, 1987
- E17 Xifeng Taken by Surprise Gives Ways to Jealousy Core May 10, 1987
- E18 Yuanyang Vows Never to Marry Core May 10, 1987
- E19 White Snow and Red Plum-Blossom in the Glassy World Core May 11, 1987
- E20 Plucky Qingwen Mends a Peacock-Feather Cape in Bed Core May 11, 1987
- E21 An Evening Banquet on the Lantern Festival in the Jung Mansion Core May 12, 1987
- E22 Ping'er Wields Authority to Right a Wrong Core May 12, 1987
- E23 Artful Zijuan Tests Baoyu's Feelings Core May 13, 1987
- E24 Girls Feast at Night in Happy Red Court Core May 13, 1987
- E25 The Profligate Secretly Takes Second Sister Yu as a Concubine Core May 14, 1987
- E26 Xifeng in Jealousy Makes a Scene in the Ning Mansion Core May 14, 1987
- E27 Lady Xing Feels Wronged and Puts Xifeng in Wrong Core May 15, 1987
- E28 Strange Omen Occurs at Night Banquet Core May 15, 1987
- E29 Spoony Childe Writes a Dirge on Cottonrose Hibiscus Core May 16, 1987
- E30 Drifting Away of Fair Maidens from Grandview Garden Core May 16, 1987
- E31 Spiritual Jade was Stolen During a Bustling Feast Core May 17, 1987
- E32 Grieving Over Tanchun's Departure to Marry Far from Home Core May 17, 1987
- E33 Daiyu is Shocked by Bade News and Dies Core May 18, 1987
- E34 Forced Xifeng Resigned Herself to a Fate Spread East of Bed-Curtain Core May 18, 1987
- E35 Collapsed Mansion Comes to an End Mytharc May 19, 1987
- E36 A Vast and White Expanse of Immerse Universe Mytharc May 19, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the source material?
The series is adapted from the classic 18th century Chinese novel of the same name.
Who produced the show?
The series was produced by CCTV.
When was the series released?
The series was first released in 1987.
How is the adaptation regarded?
It is regarded by many within China as a near-definitive adaptation of the story.
What are the strengths of the show?
The series is noted for its music, cast, and plot adaptation.
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