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Justice Pao 1993

★ 8.4/10 · 12 votes Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery 1 seasons · 236 eps Ended
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What is Justice Pao?

Justice Pao is a Taiwanese television series that originally aired on the Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The historical costume drama depicts the life of the Chinese official Bao Zheng during the Song Dynasty.

Type
TV series
Year
1993
Status
Ended
Episodes
236
Runtime
47 minutes
First aired
Mar 23, 1993
Last aired
Feb 15, 1994
Original language
ZH
Origin
TW
Networks
CTS
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
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Overview

Justice Pao is a Taiwanese television series that originally aired on the Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The historical costume drama depicts the life of the Chinese official Bao Zheng during the Song Dynasty. The production features Jin Chaoqun in the lead role, alongside cast members Kenny Ho and Fan Hongxuan. Directed by Sun Shupei, the series was written by a team including Chen Wengui, Deng Yukun, and Chen Manling. Although the show was initially scheduled for a run of 15 episodes, it was expanded to a total of 236 episodes following strong viewership during its early broadcast. The program achieved significant popularity across Greater China and various nations throughout the Far East. In Hong Kong, the series was acquired by both the TVB and ATV Home networks in an effort to attract audiences. The show is recognized as a period historical wuxia drama and is adapted from literary source material.

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“A legendary Song Dynasty official seeks truth and fairness in this long-running Taiwanese historical drama series.”

Reasons to watch
  • features iconic historical character
  • extensive episode count
Keep in mind
  • may feel lengthy to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy classic historical dramas centered on legal investigations and traditional justice.

The series focuses on historical legal proceedings and the pursuit of justice during the Song Dynasty.

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Frequently asked questions

Who plays the lead role?

Jin Chao-chun stars as the official Bao Zheng.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 236 episodes.

When did the show first air?

It first aired from February 1993 to January 1994.

Where was the show produced?

The series was produced in Taiwan.

Why was the episode count expanded?

The show was originally scheduled for 15 episodes but was expanded due to its popularity.