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Deep in the Realm of Conscience

2018 · 1 season

A slow-burning palace drama full of secrets and shifting loyalties, where every quiet conversation carries hidden stakes.

Created by: Mui Siu-Ching, Ben Fong
Genres: Drama
Starring: Nancy Wu Ting-yan, Annie Liu Xin-you, Kenneth Ma Kwok-Ming

Overview: During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Lee Longgei and his aunt Princess Taiping launch a coup that kills ambitious power-seeking Empress Wai, restoring Prince of Xiang, Li Dan to his throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but beneath the palace's tranquil facade lurks an undercurrent of tension. Some people act against their conscience for power, while others give up everything else for the sake of their loved ones. Deep in the palace, layers upon layers of secrets are exposed.

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Created by: Mui Siu-Ching, Ben Fong
Genres: Drama
Starring: Nancy Wu Ting-yan, Annie Liu Xin-you, Kenneth Ma Kwok-Ming

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
love
corruption
family
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	6
Romance	4
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: drama
Created by: Mui Siu-Ching, Ben Fong
Written by: Siu Chi Lam, Yuen Mei-Fung
Starring: Nancy Wu Ting-yan, Annie Liu Xin-you, Kenneth Ma Kwok-Ming, Steven Ma Chun-wai, Edwin Siu Ching-nam, Alice Chan Wai, Chrissie Chau Sau-Na, Jacqueline Wong
Length: 1 seasons, 36 episodes, 40 min each
Network: TVB Jade
Country: Hong Kong, China
Languages: Cantonese

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