TV series
The Confidant
2012, Cantonese, on TVB Jade.
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 33
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E33: Episode 33
Aired 19 December 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Michelle YimEmpress Dowager Cixi · 33 ep
- Wayne Lai Yiu-cheungLi Lianying · 33 ep
- Maggie Shiu Mei-keiEmpress Dowager Ci'an · 33 ep
- Natalie Tong Sze-WingEmpress Bo-yum · 33 ep
- Nancy Wu Ting-yanSin-yung · 33 ep
- Raymond Cho Wing-limOn Tak-hoi · 33 ep
- Raymond Wong Ho-yinYiu Sheung-hei · 33 ep
- Power Chan Kwok-pongPang Sam-shun · 33 ep
- Edwin Siu Ching-namLing Tim-sau · 33 ep
- Elliot Ngok WahChan Fuk · 33 ep
- Oscar Leung Lit-waiEmperor Tung-chi · 33 ep
- Aimee Chan Yan-meiPrincess Wo-shek · 33 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 November 2012
- Last aired
- 19 December 2012
- Network
- TVB Jade
- Original title
- 大太監
- Language
- Cantonese
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Confidant are there?
The Confidant has 1 season and 33 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Confidant finished?
Yes. The Confidant ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Confidant on?
The Confidant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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