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The Firmament of the Pleiades

2010·Show
28Episodes in1Season
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Two young men looking for a better life enter the royal palace in the midst of a tumultuous political era of the late Qing Dynasty. Chun Er, a poor peasant boy, and Liang Wen Xiu, who grew up in a wealthy household, find their fates are tied together in unexpected ways. The two young men and Chun Er’s younger sister, Ling Er, travel to the Forbidden City together to look for a better future. Based on the popular novel Sokyu no Subaru by Asada Jiro.
Historical Palace DramaQing Dynasty IntriguePolitical Power StrugglesIntertwined FatesClass DivideCharacter JourneyGrand Production DesignEmotional & AmbitiousLiterary Adaptation

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Is The Firmament of the Pleiades worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Firmament of the Pleiades rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Firmament of the Pleiades have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 28 episodes of about 40 minutes each.

When did The Firmament of the Pleiades air?

It ran from 2010 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The Firmament of the Pleiades in?

ChineseJapanese

It was made in Chinese, with some Japanese. Produced in China, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Firmament of the Pleiades?

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