The Confidant
大太監
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About
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.
Cast
Michelle Yim
as Empress Dowager Cixi
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
as Li Lianying
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
as Empress Dowager Ci'an
Natalie Tong Sze-Wing
as Empress Bo-yum
Nancy Wu
as Sin-yung
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim
as On Tak-hoi
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
as Yiu Sheung-hei
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
as Pang Sam-shun
Edwin Siu
as Ling Tim-sau
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Chan Fuk
Oscar Leung Lit-Wai
as Emperor Tung-chi
Aimee Chan
as Princess Wo-shek
Selena Lee
as Dowager Concubine Yuen
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
In the Forbidden City, Eunuch YIU SHEUNG-HEI tries to run away from the Xi Hua Gate, but is captured by a eunuch from the Attending Office - PANG SAM-SHUN. While eunuchs from each Palace are waiting in the Attending Office for their allowance distribution, only the allowance for the Jing Ren Palace is unreasonably deducted. After enquiring the eunuch who distributes the allowance, Eunuch LI LIAN-YING comes to realize that it is SAM-SHUN who is behind the whole thing. He then goes with LING TIM-SHAU to the Penalty Room to have a word with SAM-SHUN. Relying on his uncle CHAN FOOK, who is the Manager of the Attending Office, as his backer, SAM-SHUN bullies LIAN-YING and TIM-SHAU then drives them away. Jing Ren Palace is left out in the cold due to Her Ladyship Lady YUEN, who has fallen into disgrace, so the palace maid - SIN YUNG attempts to repair the roof by herself in view of an unattended water leakage……
Episode 2
CHAN FOOK intervenes personally for SAM-SHUN, tossing everyone in Attending Office for detention. As Prince GONG is going to discuss with CIXI and CIAN regarding the issue of purchasing guns and cannons from the foreigners, Lady YUEN arrives with DE-HAI, stating that the Attending Office is bullying her. CIXI seizes this opportunity to make oblique accusations in front of Prince GONG, implying that Prince GONG should not expect to exceed the power vested on him. On their way back to Jing Ren Palace, LIAN-YING and TIM-SHAU learn that there have been Imperial Consorts leaving the Palace. It turns out that the two Empress Dowagers have granted those Imperial Consorts to return to their hometown after their period of mourning is over. Having learnt that she might have the chance of leaving the palace, Lady YUEN is thrilled with joyfulness……
Episode 3
Throwing herself on the floor in front of the Chang Chun Palace, Lady YUEN insists that she will not get up until she gets to see CIXI, who in turn is bent on refusing to let Lady YUEN leave and return to her hometown. CHAN FOOK overhears the two Empress Dowagers' conversation, maintaining that there must be something unraveled with regard to the premature death of Lady YUEN's little Prince. For the sake of paying off the gambling debt for his father, LIAN-YING asks SAM-SHUN for a pass to leave the palace. However SAM-SHUN keeps changing his words, which leaves LIAN-YING and the others no choice but to grab the pass by force, which ends up with SAM-SHUN being knocked out cold. Leading CHAN FOOK to meet Lady YUEN, SIN YUNG discovers that Lady YUEN is going to commit suicide by hanging herself from a beam. CHAN FOOK then tells Lady YUEN the secret that he has overheard, causing her to seek revenge……
Episode 4
During her inspection tour, CIAN finds out that some palace maids are making embroidered shoes in private, which, according to the maids’ confession, turns out to be DE-HAI's private business. CIAN and CIXI then jointly interrogate DE-HAI, resulting in CIXI depriving DE-HAI of his title of Grade Seven Chief Eunuch, which DE-HAI is not exactly prepared to accept. While on his way out from having drinks with DE-HAI and SHEUNG-HEI in the Imperial Pharmacy, LIAN-YING discovers that someone is attempting suicide in a forbidden room. It turns out that the person is in fact CHAI-TUNG, who begs LIAN-YING to take him to meet Lady YUEN. After fetching tea for CHAI-TUNG, LIAN-YING returns to the room of Lady YUEN, and is astonished to see CHAI-TUNG collapse on the floor with blood on his forehead. While LIAN-YING starts to bury the body, SHEUNG-HEI notices that CHAI-TUNG is still breathing……
Episode 5
In view of SHEUNG-HEI's devoting himself to medical science, YI-LAN takes out a copper coin, asking SHEUNG-HEI to hold it and make a wish. The following day, Master TSUI suddenly tells SHEUNG-HEI that he may learn the medical techniques from Dr SUEN. While explaining some medical cases to SHEUNG-HEI, Dr SUEN mentions a palace maid called YI-LAN who died an unnatural death, which shocks SHEUNG-HEI to no end. Knowing that DE-HAI has finally understood the efforts she made, CIXI not only feels satisfied but also decides to ask him to run some errands for her. Around midnight when no one is around, DE-HAI brings some shovels, showing up in the Imperial Garden, yet ends up being detained by CHAN FOOK. While Lady YUEN together with CHAN FOOK, SHENG BAO and others seek help from Prince GONG regarding their confrontation with CIXI, LIAN-YING, bringing along CHAI-TUNG, appears right in time……
Episode 6
CIXI is impressed by LIAN-YING, so DE-HAI suggests that he should serve in the Chang Chun Palace, which is turned down by LIAN-YING. With regard to SIN YUNG's constant symptoms of nausea, each one in the Jing Ren Palace notices that she is bearing a child. However they persistently keep the secret for her since she is leaving the palace soon. While CIXI and Prince GONG stick with their own argument respectively on the issue of supplementing the Astronomy and Arithmetic Department, some conservatives are on CIXI's side, leaving Prince GONG's ambition simply wasted. Having recognized that SIN YUNG worries about her lover PAK-LUN, who marched to the battlefield, without knowing if he is alive or dead, LIAN-YING specially goes to the Military Office scouting out the whereabouts of PAK-LUN……
Episode 7
CIXI places a bet with Prince GONG to see whether anyone in the palace is capable of riding the bicycle. Upon his arrival at the Attending Office, LIAN-YING spots TIM-SHAU gambling with other eunuchs, which leaves TIM-SHAU no alternative but to reveal the fact that he needs silver ingots so that his family can tide over the arid climate in their hometown. Above that, TIM-SHAU blames LIAN-YING for not taking advantage of his relationship with DE-HAI to take a bribe, leaving him no chance of standing out from his fellows or living a prosperous life. TIM-SHAU breaks his legs after falling from the roof, but is prohibited from receiving fracture and osteopathy treatments from the doctors by SAM-SHUN due to the debt he owes. In order to get the reward money, LIAN-YING boldly goes to the Tai He Gate, learning to ride a bicycle, but is summoned and sternly lashed by CIXI afterwards……
Episode 8
Upon his arrival at the Housekeeping, Emperor TONGZHI not only dislikes the eunuchs because of their smelly sweat, but also speaks insolently towards them, who have no choice but to put on a smiling face. Having bumped into Eunuch FUN, SHEUNG-HEI discovers that he is sick so tells him to have his illness attended to by a doctor. Following the sudden death of Eunuch FUN, SHEUNG-HEI suspects that someone has purchased fake medicine for the palace. He even discovers that Dr. SUEN has discerned the cause of Eunuch FUN's death ahead of him. Being told by SHEUNG-HEI regarding the matter, DE-HAI attempts to grasp this chance to eradicate CHAN FOOK as well as his henchmen. But in the end CHAN FOOK, who is backed by CIAN, counterclaims against DE-HAI, alleging that he was framed by DE-HAI instead. SHEUNG-HEI is then transferred to practice in the Firewood and Charcoal Office as a result of offending CHAN FOOK……
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About The Confidant
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant. Across 1 season and 33 episodes, originally airing on TVB Jade.
The Confidant Cast and Characters
The cast features Michelle Yim (as Empress Dowager Cixi), Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung (as Li Lianying), Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei (as Empress Dowager Ci'an), Natalie Tong Sze-Wing (as Empress Bo-yum), and Nancy Wu (as Sin-yung). Their performances are a major reason The Confidant has built such a passionate audience.
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The Confidant has 33 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
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Who is in the cast of The Confidant?
The main cast includes Michelle Yim, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, and Natalie Tong Sze-Wing, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Confidant available in CN?
Yes — The Confidant was originally produced in CN and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
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The Confidant first aired in 2012.
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The Confidant currently has 1 season and a total of 33 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
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"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's… It belongs to the Drama genre.
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The Confidant was originally produced in CN. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original CN audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Confidant first released?
The Confidant first premiered on November 5, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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