The Deer and the Cauldron

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 6.7  (17)

The Deer and the Cauldron is a Chinese television series that was premiered in 2014. It is a historical drama that is set in the 17th century during the Qing Dynasty. The show is based on a novel by Louis Cha, which revolves around the life of Wei Xiaobao, a mischievous and witty orphan who gets entangled in the politics of the empire. The show stars Huang Xiaoming as Wei Xiaobao and Zhong Hanliang as Emperor Kangxi, and many other talented actors.

The plot of The Deer and the Cauldron follows the life of Wei Xiaobao, who is living in poverty and constantly getting into trouble. He is a quick thinker and has a silver tongue, which helps him get out of sticky situations. During one of his adventures, he meets the beautiful and cunning Princess Jianning, who introduces him to the royal palace. There, he becomes a jester and ingratiates himself with the emperor and his court.

Wei Xiaobao soon becomes embroiled in the political schemes of the different factions in the empire. He becomes a spy for the Qing Dynasty, but his loyalty is always in question. He is also pursued by members of the Ming Dynasty who want to use him for their own gain. Throughout the show, Wei Xiaobao's loyalty and cleverness are tested, and he finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations.

The Deer and the Cauldron is a complex and intricate show that delves into the politics and intrigue of the Qing Dynasty. The show portrays the different factions and their motivations in a nuanced way, and the characters are all fully realized and believable. The show also explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, friendship and love, and the responsibilities that come with power.

The acting in The Deer and the Cauldron is superb, with all the actors delivering powerful and nuanced performances. Huang Xiaoming is particularly outstanding as Wei Xiaobao, capturing the character's wit, charm, and vulnerability. Zhong Hanliang is also excellent as Emperor Kangxi, portraying him as a complicated and conflicted ruler who is torn between his duty to the empire and his personal desires.

Aside from the strong performances, The Deer and the Cauldron is also visually stunning. The show features elaborate and beautiful costumes, sets, and locations, transporting the viewer to the world of the Qing Dynasty. The cinematography is also top-notch, with the camera capturing the grandeur and majesty of the empire.

Overall, The Deer and the Cauldron is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and political intrigue. The show is a masterful exploration of power, loyalty, and betrayal, and features some of the best performances and production values in modern Chinese television. The Deer and the Cauldron ran for 50 episodes from 2014 to 2015 and has since become a beloved classic in Chinese television history.

The Deer and the Cauldron is a series that ran for 1 seasons (50 episodes) between May 4, 2008 and on NewTV

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The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 50
50. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 50
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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49. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 49
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 48
48. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 48
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 47
47. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 47
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 46
46. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 46
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 45
45. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 45
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 44
44. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 44
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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43. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 43
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 42
42. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 42
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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41. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 41
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 40
40. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 40
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 39
39. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 39
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 38
38. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 38
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 37
37. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 37
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 36
36. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 36
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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35. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 35
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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34. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 34
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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33. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 33
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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32. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 32
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 31
31. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 31
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 30
30. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 30
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 29
29. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 29
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 28
28. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 28
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 27
27. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 27
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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26. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 26
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 25
25. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 25
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 24
24. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 24
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 23
23. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 23
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 22
22. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 22
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 21
21. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 21
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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20. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 20
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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19. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 19
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 18
18. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 18
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 17
17. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 17
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 16
16. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 16
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 15
15. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 15
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 14
14. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 14
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 13
13. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 13
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 12
12. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 12
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 11
11. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 11
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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10. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 10
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 9
9. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 9
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 8
8. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 8
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 7
7. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 7
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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6. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 6
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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5. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 5
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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4. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 4
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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3. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 3
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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2. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 2
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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1. The Deer and the Cauldron-???-Episode 1
May 4, 2008
The story is about a witty, sly, illiterate and lazy protagonist, Wei Xiaobao, who makes his way from Yangzhou to the capital through a series of adventures. Moreover, he finally got into the most powerful place, the royal palace and develops an incredible friendship with the ruler of the empire, the Kangxi Emperor.
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The Deer and the Cauldron is available for streaming on the NewTV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Deer and the Cauldron on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    May 4, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (17)