Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ATV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty
Overview
No detailed overview is currently available for this television series.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within War & Politics and Drama.
- • Produced in Hong Kong.
- • Original Language: Cantonese.
Starring Cast
Yip Yuk-Ping
Kent Tong Chun-Yip
Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San
Sylvia Lai
Sidney Yim
Jaime Chik Mei-Chun
Jeem Yim
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
Seasons
Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty (I)
68 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-07
This drama tells the stories of Nurhaci and the first four emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Power struggles and brutal wars unfold amongst them. Nurhaci successfully united the Jurchen tribes and established the Later Jin dynasty after avenging his family. His son, Hong Taiji, continued his work and changed the Later Jin dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, despite many challenges. After Hong Taiji's death, Empress Dowager Zhaoren and Regent Dorgon assisted the young boy Emperor Shunzhi in seizing and establishing control over China. However, due to his inexperience in leadership and personal conflicts with the empress, Shunzhi died young. Empress Dowager Zhaoren helped Shunzhi's young son, Kangxi, become emperor, and he went on to provide stable leadership which helped the Qing Dynasty thrive.
Rise & Fall of Qing Dynasty (II)
50 Episodes • Aired 1988-06-29
No season overview provided for this season.
Bloodshed Over the Forbidden City
20 Episodes • Aired 1990-04-05
No season overview provided for this season.
The Forbidden City in Jeopardy
24 Episodes • Aired 1992-04-27
No season overview provided for this season.