

TV series
The Emperor and I
1994, Cantonese, on TVB Jade.
“The Emperor and I” tells the story of Emperor Lung (Eddie Cheung) and Yuk (Marco Ngai). The two men were of very different backgrounds and yet by chance, they became friends. At first, they were so close that they were willing to sacrifice for each other. However, their difference in belief and status quo inevitably led to their contradiction and they eventually were against each other.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E20: Episode 20
Aired 29 April 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Marco Ngai Chun-kitCast · 20 ep
- Cheung Siu-faiCast · 20 ep
- Patrick Tam Yiu-manCast · 20 ep
- Maggie Chan Mei-KeiCast · 20 ep
- Joanna Chan Pui-SanCast · 20 ep
- Joe Ma Tak-chungCast · 20 ep
- Benz Hui Siu-hungCast · 20 ep
- Bessie Chan Ming-kwanCast · 20 ep
- Johnny Tang Siu-chunCast · 20 ep
- Chun WongCast · 20 ep
- Lily Leung Shun-YinCast · 20 ep
- Newton Lai Hon-chiCast · 20 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 April 1994
- Last aired
- 29 April 1994
- Network
- TVB Jade
- Original title
- 方世玉與乾隆皇
- Language
- Cantonese
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Scripted
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The Emperor and I: quick answers
Is The Emperor and I worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Emperor and I are there?
The Emperor and I has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is The Emperor and I finished?
Yes. The Emperor and I ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Emperor and I on?
The Emperor and I isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Emperor and I parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Emperor and I?
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