The Confidant Season 1 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Confidant coming?
The Confidant is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on December 19, 2012. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 14+ (CA), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is The Confidant about?
"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. It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct Hong Kong style and perspective.
cast
Cast and creators of The Confidant
The main cast includes Michelle Yim, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung and Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei. Behind the scenes, it is directed by Marco Wing-Yin Law.
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
Selena Lee
as Dowager Concubine Yuen