The Confidant(2012)
The Confidant Synopsis
"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.
The Confidant (2012) is a drama series that premiered on November 5, 2012, spanning 1 season and 33 episodes. It stars Michelle Yim, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei and Natalie Tong Sze-Wing.
- First aired:
- 2012-11-05
- Last aired:
- 2012-12-19
The Confidant Cast & Crew
Main 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 Ting-Yan
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
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The Confidant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Confidant?
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How many seasons of The Confidant are there?
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The Confidant has 1 season and 33 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 5, 2012.
Is The Confidant still running?
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No. The Confidant is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 19, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Confidant?
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The Confidant (2012) stars Michelle Yim, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Natalie Tong Sze-Wing and Nancy Wu Ting-Yan. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.