The Confidant
Series Overview
"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.
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1 Season • 33 Episodes
43 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Nov 5, 2012
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 33: “Episode 33”
Having gone through all the ups and downs, LIAN-YING behaves so vastly differently than before, trusting no one. What's more, he even approaches CIAN and BAO-YIN, intending to submit to them. In order to show his loyalty, LIAN-YING not only takes initiative to make suggestions to CIAN, but also goes to the cell and kills SHEUNG-HEI in person. Accompanied by LIAN-YING, BAO-YIN goes to the Qian Qing Palace to visit Emperor TONGZHI, who is terminally ill. Weeping and complaining to Emperor TONGZHI, BAO-YIN says all in one breath about how she has been persecuted by CIXI and suffered a miscarriage. Simultaneously, she requests Emperor TONGZHI to designate PU-LUN to ascend the throne as well as writing the designated posthumous edict. LIAN-YING enforces the plan schemed with CIAN, voluntarily making a suggestion to CIXI, who decides to sacrifice Emperor TONGZHI for the sake of state stability……
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Cast & Creators
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Michelle Yim
Empress Dowager Cixi
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Li Lianying
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
Empress Dowager Ci'an
Natalie Tong Sze-Wing
Empress Bo-yum
Nancy Wu Ting-Yan
Sin-yung
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim
On Tak-hoi
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Yiu Sheung-hei
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
Pang Sam-shun
Edwin Siu
Ling Tim-sau
Elliot Ngok Wah
Chan Fuk
Oscar Leung Lit-Wai
Emperor Tung-chi
Aimee Chan
Princess Wo-shek
Selena Lee
Dowager Concubine Yuen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Wing-Yin Law
Sung-Ling Kuan
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Wing-Yin Law
Director
Sung-Ling Kuan
Writer
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is The Confidant about?
"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.
How many seasons does The Confidant have?
The Confidant comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Confidant?
Key cast members in The Confidant include Michelle Yim, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Natalie Tong Sze-Wing, Nancy Wu Ting-Yan.
Who created or directed The Confidant?
The Confidant was developed and directed by Marco Wing-Yin Law.