Poor Prince (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 6

Released in 2001, Poor Prince is a drama series.
What it’s about. Tai Lang (Taro) is smart, capable, and good at everything. He is popular with girls at school, not just due to his qualities but also because of rumors that his family is the richest of the rich families at his school. But the truth is, Tai Lang lives in a poor one-room home with his mother and six siblings, scraping for every single cent and his skills come only from being the man and woman of the house. Unintentionally hiding his poverty, Taro is a kind person which makes him all the more lovable. When Long Zi falls for his exterior, she tries to seduce him to get out of the low-middle-class life she lives until she discovers the truth about his "riches".
Who’s in it. Poor Prince stars Vic Chou as 太郎, Annie Shizuka Inoh as 绫子, Ken Chu as 和夫 and Edward Ou as 次郎, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Poor Prince has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Prince page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Prince tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Prince (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Prince change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Prince worth watching?
- Poor Prince holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Prince?
- Poor Prince stars Vic Chou, Annie Shizuka Inoh, Ken Chu, Edward Ou and Sandrine Pinna.
- When was Poor Prince released?
- Poor Prince was released in 2001.
