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The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow

2003·Show
20Episodes in1Season
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
IMDb8.2

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, history, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Hong Kong television drama serial that originally aired on Jade from 27 January to 21 February 2003. According to legend, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty may not have died of natural death and was actually assassinated. The plot is an imaginative time-traveling story based on the continuation of what happens after the assassination attempt. The drama is produced by TVB under executive producer Siu Hin-fai. With an average of 2.21 million viewers, the drama is the fourth highest rating drama series of 2003. It received five nominations at the TVB Anniversary Awards, winning four. Maggie Cheung Ho-yee won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress and one of twelve My Favourite Television Character awards, while Paul Chun won My Favourite Powerhouse Actor. Kwong Wa was nominated for the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor, and won one of twelve My Favourite Television Character awards.
Historical Time TravelFish-out-of-Water ComedyPalace IntrigueModern Culture ClashCharacter-Driven DramaRomantic EntanglementsFamily-Friendly TV SeriesOptimistic OutlookIntriguing Premise

Crew

Directed by:
Hin-Fai Siu
Written by:
Chan Ching-Yee

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Is The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 20 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow air?

It ran from 2003 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.