TV series
Cao Cao
2013–2014, Chinese, on Anhui Television & LeTV. Created by Hu Mei.
Cao Cao is a man born into privilege but shaped by the brutal power struggles of his time. Rising through the ranks with his strong leadership, he allies with figures like Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, navigating rebellion, palace intrigue, and war.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 41
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Latest episode
S1 E41: Episode 41
Aired 11 June 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hu MeiCreator
- Sun HongtaoYuan Shao · 41 ep
- Zhang YujieCai Wenji · 41 ep
- Zhao LixinCao Cao · 41 ep
- Leo Ku Kui-KeiKong Rong · 41 ep
- Cecilia Han XueDiao Chan · 41 ep
- Yue HongOld Bao · 41 ep
- Emn ChenCao Ang · 41 ep
- Zang JinshengXun Yu · 41 ep
- Ma DanniTang Ji · 41 ep
- Jie GongMadame Bian · 41 ep
- Lei KeshengCao Jie · 41 ep
- Yin JunzhengXia Houchun · 41 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 September 2013
- Last aired
- 11 June 2014
- Network
- Anhui Television, LeTV
- Original title
- 曹操
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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What Cao Cao is based on
Cao Cao is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cao Cao: quick answers
Is Cao Cao worth watching?
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How many seasons of Cao Cao are there?
Cao Cao has 1 season and 41 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Cao Cao finished?
Yes. Cao Cao ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cao Cao on?
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Cao Cao parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Cao Cao?
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Who created Cao Cao?
Cao Cao was created by Hu Mei and stars Sun Hongtao, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Lixin.
What is Cao Cao based on?
Cao Cao is adapted from a novel.