The Deer and the Cauldron (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 5.2
Released in 2020, The Deer and the Cauldron is a comedy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The story of Wei Xiaobao, a little man born at the bottom of society. He entered the imperial palace by chance without knowing any martial arts, and used his extraordinary wisdom to deal with gangs and court issues. He pretended to be a eunuch to help Kangxi capture and kill Obai. Then he met Chen Jinnan, and became his closed disciple. He assisted Kangxi in attacking his enemies. Wei Xiaobao grew up from a gangster who only wanted to make friends with the emperor in exchange for a rich and noble life, and grew up into a "deer prince" who discerns loyalty and evil. He meets many different women and lived a flowery family life full of fireworks
Who’s in it. The Deer and the Cauldron stars Zhang Yishan as Wei Xiaobao, Tang Yixin as Princess Jian Ning, Zhang Tianyang as Kang Xi and Zhu Zhu as Su Quan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Deer and the Cauldron has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deer and the Cauldron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deer and the Cauldron tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deer and the Cauldron (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deer and the Cauldron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deer and the Cauldron worth watching?
- The Deer and the Cauldron holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deer and the Cauldron?
- The Deer and the Cauldron stars Zhang Yishan, Tang Yixin, Zhang Tianyang, Zhu Zhu and Yang Qiru.
- When was The Deer and the Cauldron released?
- The Deer and the Cauldron was released in 2020.