The Deer and the Cauldron 2020
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 15, 2020
- Last Aired
- November 29, 2020
- Format
- 1 season · 45 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~33.8 hours (45 min/ep)
- Networks
- CCTV-8, iQiyi, Youku
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Deer and the Cauldron?
Topic: Television series "The Deer and the Cauldron" (2020). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 15, 2020
- Last aired
- Nov 29, 2020
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV-8, iQiyi, Youku
- Genres
- Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 45 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- CCTV-8, iQiyi, Youku
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Topic: Television series "The Deer and the Cauldron" (2020).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Deer and the Cauldron (2020).
Genres: Comedy, Action & Adventure, Drama.
Country: China.
Episodes: 45.
Aired: Nov 15, 2020 - Dec 4, 2020.
Format: Standard Series.
Protagonist: Wei Xiaobao.
Plot points:
Wei Xiaobao is a little man born at the bottom of society.
He enters the imperial palace by chance without knowing martial arts.
Uses extraordinary wisdom to deal with gangs and court issues.
Pretends to be a eunuch to help Kangxi capture and kill Obai.
Meets Chen Jinnan and becomes his closed disciple.
Assists Kangxi in attacking enemies.
Character arc: Grows from a gangster wanting a rich/noble life via the emperor to a "deer prince" who
Should you watch it?
“A man born at the bottom of society uses extraordinary wisdom to navigate gangs and the imperial palace.”
- Features a protagonist who relies on extraordinary wisdom rather than martial arts
- Combines elements of comedy with action and adventure
- Follows a character arc from a gangster to a discerning deer prince
- The protagonist enters the imperial palace without any knowledge of martial arts
Watch it if you enjoy stories about characters using wit to navigate complex court and gang politics.
The series blends comedy with action and adventure as the protagonist navigates various social strata.
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Season 1 · 45 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 15, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 15, 2020
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 16, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 16, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 17, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Core Nov 17, 2020
- E13 Episode 13 Core Nov 18, 2020
- E14 Episode 14 Core Nov 18, 2020
- E15 Episode 15 Core Nov 19, 2020
- E16 Episode 16 Core Nov 19, 2020
- E17 Episode 17 Core Nov 19, 2020
- E18 Episode 18 Core Nov 20, 2020
- E19 Episode 19 Core Nov 20, 2020
- E20 Episode 20 Core Nov 20, 2020
- E21 Episode 21 Core Nov 21, 2020
- E22 Episode 22 Core Nov 21, 2020
- E23 Episode 23 Core Nov 21, 2020
- E24 Episode 24 Core Nov 22, 2020
- E25 Episode 25 Core Nov 22, 2020
- E26 Episode 26 Core Nov 22, 2020
- E27 Episode 27 Core Nov 23, 2020
- E28 Episode 28 Core Nov 23, 2020
- E29 Episode 29 Core Nov 23, 2020
- E30 Episode 30 Core Nov 24, 2020
- E31 Episode 31 Core Nov 24, 2020
- E32 Episode 32 Core Nov 24, 2020
- E33 Episode 33 Core Nov 25, 2020
- E34 Episode 34 Core Nov 25, 2020
- E35 Episode 35 Core Nov 25, 2020
- E36 Episode 36 Core Nov 26, 2020
- E37 Episode 37 Core Nov 26, 2020
- E38 Episode 38 Core Nov 26, 2020
- E39 Episode 39 Core Nov 27, 2020
- E40 Episode 40 Core Nov 27, 2020
- E41 Episode 41 Core Nov 27, 2020
- E42 Episode 42 Core Nov 28, 2020
- E43 Episode 43 Core Nov 28, 2020
- E44 Episode 44 Mytharc Nov 28, 2020
- E45 Episode 45 Mytharc Nov 29, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Deer and the Cauldron?
The series can be discovered on Plex.
Is The Deer and the Cauldron worth watching?
The series offers a blend of comedy, action, and adventure following a protagonist's rise through society.
How long is the binge duration for this series?
The series is a standard format drama consisting of 45 episodes.
What are the essential elements of the plot?
The story involves Wei Xiaobao pretending to be a eunuch to assist Kangxi and his journey as a disciple of Chen Jinnan.
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