The Deer and the Cauldron_
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.
Created By
Lai Shui-Ching
Episodes
50
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Deer and the Cauldron has 1 season with 50 episodes spanning 2014-2015.
Year context
The Deer and the Cauldron first aired 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (8)
Han Dong
Wei Xiaobao
Shawn Wei
Kang Xi
Zhang Meng
Shuang'er
He Zhonghua
Chen Jinnan
Samuel Ku
Wu Yingxiong
Janice Wu
Mu Jianping
Viann Zhang Xinyu
Su Quan
Zhong Lei
Bai Hanfeng
SEASONS (1 season, 50 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
50
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Lai Shui-Ching
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Deer and the Cauldron 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.
How many seasons does The Deer and the Cauldron have?
The Deer and the Cauldron has 1 season with 50 episodes total.
Who created The Deer and the Cauldron?
The Deer and the Cauldron was created by Lai Shui-Ching.
Who stars in The Deer and the Cauldron?
The cast of The Deer and the Cauldron includes Han Dong, Shawn Wei, Zhang Meng, He Zhonghua, Samuel Ku.
What is the rating of The Deer and the Cauldron?
The Deer and the Cauldron has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
Is The Deer and the Cauldron still running?
The Deer and the Cauldron has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Action & Adventure
