Cao Cao (TV series)

Cao Cao is a Chinese television series based on the life of Cao Cao, a warlord who rose to power towards the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms period. Directed by Hu Mei, the series aimed to portray a more historically accurate image of Cao Cao, who is traditionally depicted as a villain in Chinese culture. Starring Zhao Lixin as the eponymous character, the series was filmed at the Xiangshan Film City in Ningbo, Zhejiang between 1 November 2011 and 15 March 2012.

Cao Cao
Japanese DVD release poster
Also known asYingxiong Cao Cao (英雄曹操)
Chinese曹操
MandarinCáo Cāo
GenreHistorical drama
Written byJin Leshi
He Yanjiang
Directed byHu Mei
Presented byLin Junbo
Yang Shoucheng
StarringZhao Lixin
Sun Hongtao
Han Xue
Leo Ku
Theme music composerFujiwara Ikuro
Ending themeXia Gu Rou Qing (侠骨柔情) performed by Mi Jing
Country of originChina
Original language(s)Mandarin
No. of episodes41
Production
Executive producer(s)Wei Li
Xiang Qiong
Production location(s)China
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production company(s)
  • Xin Hu Media Broadcast Co Ltd
  • Emperor Entertainment Group
  • Beijing Shi Le Jin Media Culture Co Ltd
Release
Original networkChannel Ginga
First shown in5 January 2014

Cao Cao was not broadcast in China until 7 September 2015, when it started airing on Anhui Satellite TV and LeTV. Before that, the series had already been released on DVD in Japan on 4 September 2013.[1][2][3] It was also aired on Channel Ginga in Japan on 5 January 2014, and on Chunghwa TV in South Korea from 6 October to 28 November 2014.

Plot

The series is divided into seven parts spanning 41 episodes. It covers Cao Cao's life from his adolescent years and early career to the period just before the Battle of Red Cliffs.

TitleEpisodesSynopsis
Part 1: Hero of Chaos
第1部-乱世奸雄		1–6Covers Cao Cao's adolescent years and his early career in the service of the Han imperial court.
Part 2: Decline of the Han Dynasty
第2部-漢室衰退		7–12Covers Cao Cao's involvement in helping to suppress the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the chaotic political scene after the death of Emperor Ling.
Part 3: Defeating Dong Zhuo
第3部-打倒董卓		13–21Covers Cao Cao's participation in the Campaign against Dong Zhuo.
Part 4: Supporting Emperor Xian
第4部-献帝擁立		21–26Covers Cao Cao's battles against the Heishan Bandits, Tao Qian and Lü Bu, and his role in supporting Emperor Xian and establishing the new Han imperial capital in Xuchang.
Part 5: Lü Bu's Downfall
第5部-呂布滅亡		27–32Covers the battles of Wancheng (against Zhang Xiu) and Xiapi (against Lü Bu).
Part 6: Battle of Guandu
第6部-官渡大戦		33–38Covers the Battle of Guandu between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
Part 7: Before Red Cliffs
第7部-赤壁前夜		39–41Covers Cao Cao's battles against Yuan Shao's heirs and his campaign to unify northern China.

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See also

References
  1. "胡玫《英雄曹操》改名《曹操》开年登场 [Hu Mei's "Cao Cao, the Hero" is renamed "Cao Cao" and scheduled for release at the start of next year]". Sina Entertainment News (in Chinese). 13 November 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  2. Zhang, Leijie; Yuan, Wanni (2 November 2011). "《盖世英雄曹操》昨在象山开机[图] ["Cao Cao, the Great Hero" started filming in Xiangshan yesterday]". Ningbo Culture Net (in Chinese). Ningbo Evening News. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. "《英雄曹操》杀青 胡玫要为奸雄形象翻案(图) ["Cao Cao, the Hero" concludes filming; Hu Mei wants to revise Cao Cao's villain image]". Sina Entertainment News (in Chinese). 15 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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