The Deer and the Cauldron

2014·Show
50Episodes in1Season
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Rakuten Viki

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.
Wuxia ComedyHistorical AdventureAnti-Hero ProtagonistQing Dynasty PoliticsScheming & IntrigueSatirical AdaptationComing-of-Age JourneyWitty DialogueFast-Paced Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Billy Tang, Lai Shui-Ching

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Deer and the Cauldron

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Where can I stream The Deer and the Cauldron legally?

Rakuten Viki

The Deer and the Cauldron is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Deer and the Cauldron worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Deer and the Cauldron rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How many seasons does The Deer and the Cauldron have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 50 episodes.

When did The Deer and the Cauldron air?

It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is The Deer and the Cauldron in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Deer and the Cauldron?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Deer and the Cauldron in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Deer and the Cauldron use?

Anti-HeroActor AllusionHistorical Domain Character

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Deer and the Cauldron, including Anti-Hero, Actor Allusion, Historical Domain Character.

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