Half for the People (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2015, Half for the People is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Half for the People stars He Shengming as Hua Tuo, Li Yixiao as Ming Xin, Zhu Xiaoyu as Wu Cheng and Liu Guanlin as Hu Ban Xian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Half for the People sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half for the People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half for the People tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half for the People (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half for the People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half for the People worth watching?
- Half for the People holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Half for the People?
- Half for the People stars He Shengming, Li Yixiao, Zhu Xiaoyu, Liu Guanlin and Wang Jianxin.
- When was Half for the People released?
- Half for the People was released in 2015.