Series synopsis
Cao Cao is a Chinese drama war & politics television series that premiered on Anhui Television on September 4, 2013. It ended on June 11, 2014. It was created by Hu Mei. It stars Sun Hongtao, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Lixin and Leo Ku Kui-Kei.
Cao Cao is a man born into privilege but shaped by the brutal power struggles of his time. Rising through the ranks with his strong leadership, he allies with figures like Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, navigating rebellion, palace intrigue, and war.
Premise
Cao Cao is a man born into privilege but shaped by the brutal power struggles of his time. Rising through the ranks with his strong leadership, he allies with figures like Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, navigating rebellion, palace intrigue, and war.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sun Hongtao as Yuan Shao
- Zhang Yujie as Cai Wenji
- Zhao Lixin as Cao Cao
- Leo Ku Kui-Kei as Kong Rong
- Cecilia Han as Diao Chan
- Yue Hong as Old Bao
- Emn Chen as Cao Ang
- Zang Jinsheng as Xun Yu
Supporting cast
- Ma Danni as Tang Ji
- Jie Gong as Madame Bian
- Lei Kesheng as Cao Jie
- Yin Junzheng as Xia Houchun
- Shi Liming as Dong Zhuo
- Kun Yan as Liu Hong / Guo Jia
- Li Lingyu as Madame Ding
- Wong Wai as Chen Deng
- Bo Zhang as Guo Tu / Wang Tan
- Ying Li as Empress Dowager Dong
- Zhang Bo as Guo Tu [General Yuan Shao's Adviser]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 41 | September 4, 2013 | June 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 4, 2013 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 11, 2013 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 18, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Anhui Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2013 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2014 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |