Palace of Desire 2000
What is Palace of Desire?
Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series that chronicles the life story of Princess Taiping. The narrative focuses on the daughter of Wu Zetian, who is recognized as China's only female emperor.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 30, 2000
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2000
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV-8
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 40 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CCTV-8
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Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series that chronicles the life story of Princess Taiping. The narrative focuses on the daughter of Wu Zetian, who is recognized as China's only female emperor. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the production features a cast including Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei, and Winston Chao in the leading roles. The series explores the historical experiences and political environment surrounding the princess during this period of Chinese history. The program made its initial broadcast debut on the CCTV-8 network in mainland China on March 30, 2000. As a biographical drama, the show emphasizes the complex relationship between the princess and her mother, the empress, while detailing the events that shaped the life of the royal figure. The series remains a notable entry in the historical television genre, providing a dramatized account of the figures involved in the imperial court during the reign of Wu Zetian.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the dramatic life of Princess Taiping in this historical Chinese television series.”
- Based on the life story of Princess Taiping
- Features a prominent leading cast
- Limited availability of detailed production reviews in the provided text
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas about Chinese imperial history.
The series deals with political and historical themes centered around a royal family.
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Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 30, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E9 Episode 9 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E10 Episode 10 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E15 Episode 15 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E16 Episode 16 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E17 Episode 17 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E18 Episode 18 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E19 Episode 19 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E20 Episode 20 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E21 Episode 21 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E23 Episode 23 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E24 Episode 24 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E25 Episode 25 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E26 Episode 26 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E27 Episode 27 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E28 Episode 28 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E29 Episode 29 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E30 Episode 30 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E31 Episode 31 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E32 Episode 32 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E33 Episode 33 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E34 Episode 34 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E35 Episode 35 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E36 Episode 36 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E37 Episode 37 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E38 Episode 38 Core Mar 30, 2000
- E39 Episode 39 Mytharc Mar 30, 2000
- E40 Episode 40 Mytharc Mar 30, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is another name for Palace of Desire?
It is also known as Da Ming Gong Ci.
Whose life is the series based on?
It is based on the life story of Princess Taiping.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping.
Who are some of the main actors in the show?
The leading roles were starred by Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei, and Winston Chao.
When did the series first broadcast?
It was first broadcast on March 30, 2000.
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