Patrick Yau
Director
Secret of the Three Kingdoms (2018)
Season 1
The epic story of twin brothers Liu Xie and Liu Ping of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, one raised as an emperor and the other a commoner.
Released March 27, 2018
Episode 45 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.romance, tmdb.royalty, tmdb.historical, tmdb.political, tmdb.han-dynasty
Watch Providers: Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Viki
Production Companies: Tangren Media
Network: Tencent Video
S1E1 - Episode 1
Yang Ping's peaceful way of life abruptly ends when he is relocated and learns his entire life has been a lie. His best friend, Zhong Da, learns of Ping's departure and follows after him.
March 27, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Ping's new life at the palace fires up quickly as he's placed in situation he never thought possible.
March 27, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Ping begins interacting with officials and attendants as "the emperor," but even though he looks the part, can he act it?
March 28, 2018, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Eunuch Zhang wishes to take proper care of the late emperor's body, but it's a dangerous mission. Zhong Da meets with Yang Xiu.
March 28, 2018, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Ping refuses to push thoughts of his foster family from his mind. Zhong Da makes a deal.
March 29, 2018, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Ping and Fu Shou are relocated again. A chaotic battle looms in the near future, setting everyone on edge.
March 29, 2018, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
The Cao family tends to Ping and Fu Shou, but they're not as hospitable as they seem. Zhong Da finds a way to see Ping in person.
April 3, 2018, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
All four city gates are seized by the army of Western Liang. The ferocious action puts Consort Dong's pregnancy at risk.
April 3, 2018, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Ping's peaceful ways prove futile as sacrifices and wrongful deaths multiply. Unfortunately, this isn't the only thing he's been wrong about.
April 4, 2018, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
April 4, 2018, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
The ritual of the Green Emperor is held. Wang Yue seeks to avenge his fallen brother.
April 5, 2018, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Fu Shou questions Eunuch Leng's past. Meanwhile, Lady Bian calls Man Chong into question. Later, Libationer Guo Jia arrives in Xu Chang.
April 5, 2018, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
Guo Jia meets with Ping after hearing others' suspicions. Ping devises a plan of his own, but not everyone is a fan of his ideas.
April 10, 2018, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Ping sneaks out of the palace to see Zhong Da. Deng Zhan goes to Wen County in search of a new portrait of Ping.
April 10, 2018, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Ping and Guo Jia continue their battle of wits. Zhong Da tells his brother and father about Ping's true fate.
April 11, 2018, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Ping and Fu Shou wait for Guo Jia to take action, afraid it could all be over. Two family members are reunited.
April 11, 2018, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
April 12, 2018, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Guo Jia and Ping both visit the imprisoned Dong Cheng, and Guo Jia realizes not all is as he thought.
April 12, 2018, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
April 17, 2018, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
Guo Jia suggests a boys' day out with Ping. A third wheel tags along on the anonymous adventure.
April 17, 2018, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
Ping and Fu Shou set out in disguise but quickly find themselves in a predicament. Zhong Da arrives in Ye City.
April 18, 2018, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
Zhong Da must prove his innocence to the skeptical Duke Shen. Fu Shou still isn't convinced of Cao Pi's trustworthiness.
April 18, 2018, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
Zhong Da continues to use Shen Rong to make his way to Tang Ying. Ping involves himself in a gathering of scholars in Ye City.
April 19, 2018, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
Shen Rong takes an immediate disliking to Ping while Zhong Da plays dumb. Cao Pi meets a woman who quickly gets him into trouble.
April 19, 2018, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
Zhong Da wants to help Ping and Fu Shou connect... physically. A familiar face unveils a deeper backstory and a new mission.
April 24, 2018, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
The group lays out their infiltration plan. The least trusted member ends up with the biggest responsibility.
April 24, 2018, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
Cao Pi is arrested and placed in Zhong Da's care, or lack thereof. Ping's honor and morals throw a wrench in the group's plans once again.
April 25, 2018, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
April 25, 2018, midnight
S1E29 - Episode 29
As he awaits his execution, Ping makes one final request. Zhong Da offers to help Cao Pi yet again.
April 26, 2018, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 30
Cao Pi finally learns the truth, but is he truly ready for it? Yuan Shao feels confident with his plan to defeat Cao Cao, but he's unaware of Ping's motives.
April 26, 2018, midnight
S1E31 - Episode 31
In order to save Tang Ying, someone else's life must be spared. Ping comes face to face with Cao Cao for the first time.
May 1, 2018, midnight
S1E32 - Episode 32
Cao Cao grows increasingly suspicious of Zhong Da, while Zhong Da challenges Ping's actions. Cao Pi confronts his mother.
May 1, 2018, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
Zhong Da brings a surprise guest back to Wen County, exciting some and frightening others. Cao Cao asks a dangerous question.
May 2, 2018, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
Unable to shake a negative feeling, Cao Cao presents a murderous mission to a reluctant Guo Jia.
May 2, 2018, midnight
S1E35 - Episode 35
Ping offers to accompany Cao Cao to the north to earn his trust. The Sima family awaits their fate as time runs out.
May 3, 2018, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 36
A torrential rainstorm brings Cao Cao's army to a halt. Ping runs into a familiar face, but the chance meeting could change everything.
May 3, 2018, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 37
With only 10 days to figure out his next move, Ping reaches out to Zhong Da for help. The time comes for Wang Yue's revenge.
May 8, 2018, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 38
When tragedy suddenly strikes, everyone becomes weary, wondering who could be the mole among them. Guo Jia's condition worsens.
May 8, 2018, midnight
S1E39 - Episode 39
Lulong faces a potential massacre when the Xianbei Tribe links up with the Wuhuan Tribe. Pan Yang offers his assistance.
May 9, 2018, midnight
S1E40 - Episode 40
May 9, 2018, midnight
S1E41 - Episode 41
The battle rages on as Ping and Zhong Da lead the soldiers. Unfortunately, the harmony between the two soon turns to dissonance once again.
May 10, 2018, midnight
S1E42 - Episode 42
Cao Cao mourns Guo Jia, but will he collaborate with Ping as his trusted strategist recommended?
May 10, 2018, midnight
S1E43 - Episode 43
Ping wishes to grant Cao Cao a powerful position. Will Cao Cao play fair or will it be a one-sided deal?
May 15, 2018, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 44
Cao Cao must choose an heir, but will it be Cao Pi or Cao Zhi? A wedding ceremony is held, though the occasion is not joyous for all.
May 15, 2018, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 45
As the Cao siblings act on their willfulness, the imperial family's future grows dimmer.
May 16, 2018, midnight
S1E46 - Episode 46
With only a few days left to save Zhong Da, Ping comes to a polarizing decision.
May 16, 2018, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 47
Grant Commandant Yang hosts a banquet in honor of his resignation, but he has more than just a party on his mind.
May 17, 2018, midnight
S1E48 - Episode 48
When Cao Ren and his soldiers barge into the palace looking for an assassin, Fu Shou must protect Tang Ying at all costs.
May 17, 2018, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
Cao Cao prepares for his move to Ye City as officials beg Ping to reconsider his decree. Cao Pi seeks Zhong Da's assistance.
May 22, 2018, midnight
S1E50 - Episode 50
Ping and Fu Shou spend what could be their final moments together. Big plans are made for Cui Yan's gathering of scholars.
May 22, 2018, midnight
S1E51 - Episode 51
Ping's morality begins to inspire some, but others take another step toward the darkness. Evidential letters lead Cao Cao to question Prefect Xun.
May 23, 2018, midnight
S1E52 - Episode 52
Cao Cao's physical health rapidly depletes, but he offers one final solution to Ping to help bring an end to the turbulent times.
May 23, 2018, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 53
Ping claims to have a cure for Cao Cao, but it's not as simple as mixing medicine. Zhong Da presents a strategy to put a stop to the seemingly unstoppable Guan Yu.
May 24, 2018, midnight
S1E54 - Episode 54
In the final episode, Cao Pi leads his army to the capital. Will a war break out, or can the nation finally be unified?
May 24, 2018, midnight
Network: Tencent Video
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: March 27, 2018
Last Air Date: May 24, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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