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The Deer and the Cauldron

7.520141 seasonTV SeriesComedyAction & Adventure

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…

DirectorsLai Shui-Ching·Billy Tang

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 12 other countries

The Deer and the Cauldron isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and 8 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 20, 2014
E2
Episode 2
Dec 27, 2014
E3
Episode 3
Jan 3, 2015
E4
Episode 4
Jan 10, 2015
E5
Episode 5
Jan 17, 2015
E6
Episode 6
Jan 24, 2015
E7
Episode 7
Jan 31, 2015
E8
Episode 8
Feb 7, 2015
E9
Episode 9
Feb 14, 2015
E10
Episode 10
Feb 21, 2015
E11
Episode 11
Feb 28, 2015
E12
Episode 12
Mar 7, 2015
E13
Episode 13
Mar 14, 2015
E14
Episode 14
Mar 21, 2015
E15
Episode 15
Mar 28, 2015
E16
Episode 16
Apr 4, 2015
E17
Episode 17
Apr 11, 2015
E18
Episode 18
Apr 18, 2015
E19
Episode 19
Apr 25, 2015
E20
Episode 20
May 2, 2015
E21
Episode 21
May 9, 2015
E22
Episode 22
May 16, 2015
E23
Episode 23
May 23, 2015
E24
Episode 24
May 30, 2015
E25
Episode 25
Jun 6, 2015
E26
Episode 26
Jun 13, 2015
E27
Episode 27
Jun 20, 2015
E28
Episode 28
Jun 27, 2015
E29
Episode 29
Jul 4, 2015
E30
Episode 30
Jul 11, 2015
E31
Episode 31
Jul 18, 2015
E32
Episode 32
Jul 25, 2015
E33
Episode 33
Aug 1, 2015
E34
Episode 34
Aug 8, 2015
E35
Episode 35
Aug 15, 2015
E36
Episode 36
Aug 22, 2015
E37
Episode 37
Aug 29, 2015
E38
Episode 38
Sep 5, 2015
E39
Episode 39
Sep 12, 2015
E40
Episode 40
Sep 19, 2015
E41
Episode 41
Sep 26, 2015
E42
Episode 42
Oct 3, 2015
E43
Episode 43
Oct 10, 2015
E44
Episode 44
Oct 17, 2015
E45
Episode 45
Oct 24, 2015
E46
Episode 46
Oct 31, 2015
E47
Episode 47
Nov 7, 2015
E48
Episode 48
Nov 14, 2015
E49
Episode 49
Nov 21, 2015
E50
Episode 50
Nov 28, 2015

Cast · Directed by Lai Shui-Ching

HDHan Dong
Han Dong
Wei Xiaobao
SWShawn Wei
Shawn Wei
Kang Xi
ZMZhang Meng
Zhang Meng
Shuang'er
HZHe Zhonghua
He Zhonghua
Chen Jinnan
SKSamuel Ku
Samuel Ku
Wu Yingxiong
JWJanice Wu
Janice Wu
Mu Jianping
ZXZhang Xinyu
Zhang Xinyu
Su Quan
ZLZhong Lei
Zhong Lei
Bai Hanfeng

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The Deer and the Cauldron — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Deer and the Cauldron?

The Deer and the Cauldron isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Andorra, Albania and Bosnia & Herzegovina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Deer and the Cauldron on Netflix?

No, The Deer and the Cauldron is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Deer and the Cauldron on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Deer and the Cauldron isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Deer and the Cauldron for free?

The Deer and the Cauldron isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Deer and the Cauldron?

The Deer and the Cauldron has 1 season in total (50 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of The Deer and the Cauldron out yet?

Yes — all 50 episodes across 1 season of The Deer and the Cauldron are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Deer and the Cauldron?

No — The Deer and the Cauldron ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.