TV series

Cao Cao
2013–2014 · 1 season
A slow, serious historical drama that immerses you in court intrigue and battlefield strategy, rewarding close attention with a nuanced portrait of a controversial figure.
- Created by
- Hu Mei
- Genres
- Drama, War & politics
- Starring
- Sun Hongtao, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Lixin
- Overview
- 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.
- How it feels
- Tense, dark, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Power, ambition, politics, betrayal
- Content
- Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Created by
- Hu Mei
- Genres
- Drama, War & politics
- Starring
- Sun Hongtao, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Lixin















