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Half for the People

2015Show1 season48 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score

An intriguing drama series about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

The drama follows the life of historical medical practitioner Hua Tuo, who was well known for his surgeries as well as his use of anesthesia. As he develops his skills as a doctor, he comes across a case that makes him take on a journey in the search of anaesthetic mafeisan (麻沸散). Along the way, he comes across people such as Guan Yu and Cao Cao and inevitably becomes embroiled in politics, and even passes by the famed Battle of Red Cliffs.

Feels like

  • Historical Medical Drama
  • Biographical Journey
  • Ancient China Setting
  • Inventive Protagonist
  • Political Intrigue
  • Warfare & Strategy
  • Educational & Informative
  • Adventure Drama
  • Character-Focused

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
량씬취안
Produced by
Li Zhan Ying

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Facts

July 5, 2015 · December 20, 2015 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 2015
Last aired
December 20, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 48 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Half for the People worth watching?"

Questions about Half for the People

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Is Half for the People worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Half for the People okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Half for the People?

36 h

About 36 hours: 48 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Is Half for the People good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Half for the People in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.