The Qin Empire 2009
★ 8.3/10 · 22 votes TV-MA DramaWar & Politics 4 seasons · 217 eps Ended
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What is The Qin Empire?
The Qin Empire is a 2009 Chinese television series based on Sun Haohui's novel of the same title. The series was produced in 2006 and first aired on television channels in 2009.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 217
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 18, 2009
- Last aired
- May 24, 2022
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- iQiyi, CCTV-1
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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The Qin Empire is a 2009 Chinese television series based on Sun Haohui's novel of the same title. The series was produced in 2006 and first aired on television channels in 2009. It is a historical drama that romanticises the rise of the Qin state in the Warring States period under the leadership of Duke Xiao of Qin. The series consists of multiple installments, with the first one airing in 2009. The Qin Empire was directed by Huang Jianzhong and others, and it features the story of Qin state ruler Duke Xiao and statesman Shang Yang enacting bold reforms that transform western China. The series aired on China Central Television and other channels, and it is also known by the Chinese title 大秦帝国之裂变. The Qin Empire is a long-running Mainland Chinese historical drama that explores the history of the Qin state during the Warring States period.
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Should you watch it?
“Witness the transformation of a minor state into a dominant empire through bold reforms and military might.”
Reasons to watch
- Detailed portrayal of ancient Chinese statecraft and military strategy
- Compelling depiction of political reform and its challenges
- Rich historical setting with authentic cultural elements
Keep in mind
- Complex political intrigue may be challenging for some viewers
- Pacing can be slow during diplomatic sequences
You enjoy historically grounded political dramas with strategic depth.
Suitable for mature audiences interested in historical politics and warfare.
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Season 1 · 48 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 18, 2009
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 19, 2009
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 20, 2009
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 21, 2009
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 22, 2009
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 23, 2009
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 24, 2009
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 25, 2009
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 26, 2009
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 27, 2009
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 29, 2009
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 30, 2009
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 31, 2009
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 1, 2010
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 2, 2010
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 3, 2010
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jan 4, 2010
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jan 5, 2010
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jan 6, 2010
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jan 7, 2010
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jan 8, 2010
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jan 9, 2010
- E23 Episode 23 Core Jan 10, 2010
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jan 11, 2010
- E25 Episode 25 Core Jan 12, 2010
- E26 Episode 26 Core Jan 13, 2010
- E27 Episode 27 Core Jan 14, 2010
- E28 Episode 28 Core Jan 15, 2010
- E29 Episode 29 Core Jan 16, 2010
- E30 Episode 30 Core Jan 17, 2010
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jan 18, 2010
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jan 19, 2010
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jan 20, 2010
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jan 21, 2010
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jan 22, 2010
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jan 23, 2010
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jan 24, 2010
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jan 25, 2010
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jan 26, 2010
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jan 27, 2010
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jan 28, 2010
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jan 29, 2010
- E43 Episode 43 Core Jan 30, 2010
- E44 Episode 44 Core Jan 31, 2010
- E45 Episode 45 Core Feb 1, 2010
- E46 Episode 46 Core Feb 2, 2010
- E47 Episode 47 Mytharc Feb 3, 2010
- E48 Episode 48 Mytharc Feb 4, 2010
Season 2 · 51 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 5, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 6, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 7, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 8, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 9, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 10, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 11, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 12, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Core Sep 13, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Core Sep 14, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Core Sep 15, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 Core Sep 16, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 Core Sep 17, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 Core Sep 18, 2013
- E15 Episode 15 Core Sep 19, 2013
- E16 Episode 16 Core Sep 20, 2013
- E17 Episode 17 Core Sep 21, 2013
- E18 Episode 18 Core Sep 22, 2013
- E19 Episode 19 Core Sep 23, 2013
- E20 Episode 20 Core Sep 24, 2013
- E21 Episode 21 Core Sep 25, 2013
- E22 Episode 22 Core Sep 26, 2013
- E23 Episode 23 Core Sep 27, 2013
- E24 Episode 24 Core Sep 28, 2013
- E25 Episode 25 Core Sep 29, 2013
- E26 Episode 26 Core Sep 30, 2013
- E27 Episode 27 Core Oct 1, 2013
- E28 Episode 28 Core Oct 2, 2013
- E29 Episode 29 Core Oct 3, 2013
- E30 Episode 30 Core Oct 4, 2013
- E31 Episode 31 Core Oct 5, 2013
- E32 Episode 32 Core Oct 6, 2013
- E33 Episode 33 Core Oct 7, 2013
- E34 Episode 34 Core Oct 8, 2013
- E35 Episode 35 Core Oct 9, 2013
- E36 Episode 36 Core Oct 10, 2013
- E37 Episode 37 Core Oct 11, 2013
- E38 Episode 38 Core Oct 12, 2013
- E39 Episode 39 Core Oct 13, 2013
- E40 Episode 40 Core Oct 14, 2013
- E41 Episode 41 Core Oct 15, 2013
- E42 Episode 42 Core Oct 16, 2013
- E43 Episode 43 Core Oct 17, 2013
- E44 Episode 44 Core Apr 29, 2012
- E45 Episode 45 Core Apr 30, 2012
- E46 Episode 46 Core May 1, 2012
- E47 Episode 47 Core May 2, 2012
- E48 Episode 48 Core May 2, 2012
- E49 Episode 49 Core May 3, 2012
- E50 Episode 50 Mytharc May 3, 2012
- E51 Episode 51 Mytharc May 4, 2012
Season 3 · 40 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 9, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 9, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 10, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 10, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 13, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 13, 2017
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 14, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 14, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 15, 2017
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 15, 2017
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 16, 2017
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 16, 2017
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 20, 2017
- E14 Episode 14 Core Feb 20, 2017
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 20, 2017
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 21, 2017
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 21, 2017
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 21, 2017
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 22, 2017
- E20 Episode 20 Core Feb 22, 2017
- E21 Episode 21 Core Feb 22, 2017
- E22 Episode 22 Core Feb 23, 2017
- E23 Episode 23 Core Feb 23, 2017
- E24 Episode 24 Core Feb 23, 2017
- E25 Episode 25 Core Feb 27, 2017
- E26 Episode 26 Core Feb 27, 2017
- E27 Episode 27 Core Feb 28, 2017
- E28 Episode 28 Core Feb 28, 2017
- E29 Episode 29 Core Mar 1, 2017
- E30 Episode 30 Core Mar 1, 2017
- E31 Episode 31 Core Mar 2, 2017
- E32 Episode 32 Core Mar 2, 2017
- E33 Episode 33 Core Mar 6, 2017
- E34 Episode 34 Core Mar 6, 2017
- E35 Episode 35 Core Mar 7, 2017
- E36 Episode 36 Core Mar 8, 2017
- E37 Episode 37 Core Mar 9, 2017
- E38 Episode 38 Core Mar 10, 2017
- E39 Episode 39 Mytharc Mar 13, 2017
- E40 Episode 40 Mytharc Mar 14, 2017
Season 4 · 78 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 1, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 8, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 15, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 22, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 29, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 5, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jan 12, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 19, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 26, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 2, 2021
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 9, 2021
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 16, 2021
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 23, 2021
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 2, 2021
- E15 Episode 15 Core Mar 9, 2021
- E16 Episode 16 Core Mar 16, 2021
- E17 Episode 17 Core Mar 23, 2021
- E18 Episode 18 Core Mar 30, 2021
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 6, 2021
- E20 Episode 20 Core Apr 13, 2021
- E21 Episode 21 Core Apr 20, 2021
- E22 Episode 22 Core Apr 27, 2021
- E23 Episode 23 Core May 4, 2021
- E24 Episode 24 Core May 11, 2021
- E25 Episode 25 Core May 18, 2021
- E26 Episode 26 Core May 25, 2021
- E27 Episode 27 Core Jun 1, 2021
- E28 Episode 28 Core Jun 8, 2021
- E29 Episode 29 Core Jun 15, 2021
- E30 Episode 30 Core Jun 22, 2021
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jun 29, 2021
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jul 6, 2021
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jul 13, 2021
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jul 20, 2021
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jul 27, 2021
- E36 Episode 36 Core Aug 3, 2021
- E37 Episode 37 Core Aug 10, 2021
- E38 Episode 38 Core Aug 17, 2021
- E39 Episode 39 Core Aug 24, 2021
- E40 Episode 40 Core Aug 31, 2021
- E41 Episode 41 Core Sep 7, 2021
- E42 Episode 42 Core Sep 14, 2021
- E43 Episode 43 Core Sep 21, 2021
- E44 Episode 44 Core Sep 28, 2021
- E45 Episode 45 Core Oct 5, 2021
- E46 Episode 46 Core Oct 12, 2021
- E47 Episode 47 Core Oct 19, 2021
- E48 Episode 48 Core Oct 26, 2021
- E49 Episode 49 Core Nov 2, 2021
- E50 Episode 50 Core Nov 9, 2021
- E51 Episode 51 Core Nov 16, 2021
- E52 Episode 52 Core Nov 23, 2021
- E53 Episode 53 Core Nov 30, 2021
- E54 Episode 54 Core Dec 7, 2021
- E55 Episode 55 Core Dec 14, 2021
- E56 Episode 56 Core Dec 21, 2021
- E57 Episode 57 Core Dec 28, 2021
- E58 Episode 58 Core Jan 4, 2022
- E59 Episode 59 Core Jan 11, 2022
- E60 Episode 60 Core Jan 18, 2022
- E61 Episode 61 Core Jan 25, 2022
- E62 Episode 62 Core Feb 1, 2022
- E63 Episode 63 Core Feb 8, 2022
- E64 Episode 64 Core Feb 15, 2022
- E65 Episode 65 Core Feb 22, 2022
- E66 Episode 66 Core Mar 1, 2022
- E67 Episode 67 Core Mar 8, 2022
- E68 Episode 68 Core Mar 15, 2022
- E69 Episode 69 Core Mar 22, 2022
- E70 Episode 70 Core Mar 29, 2022
- E71 Episode 71 Core Apr 5, 2022
- E72 Episode 72 Core Apr 12, 2022
- E73 Episode 73 Core Apr 19, 2022
- E74 Episode 74 Core Apr 26, 2022
- E75 Episode 75 Core May 3, 2022
- E76 Episode 76 Core May 10, 2022
- E77 Episode 77 Mytharc May 17, 2022
- E78 Episode 78 Mytharc May 24, 2022
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
Is this series based on real historical events?
Yes, it depicts the actual rise of the Qin state during the Warring States period.
What time period does the series cover?
It focuses on the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin in ancient China.
Are there subtitles or dubbing options available?
This depends on the streaming platform and region.
How historically accurate is the series?
It aims to faithfully represent the historical period and events.
Is this part of a larger series?
This is the first installment of The Qin Empire series.
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