Doomed to Oblivion

tv show

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30 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired January 03, 2005

Overview

The series revolves around the ups and downs of the life of a painter during the Qing dynasty, Cheng Ban Kiu. Through many endeavours to prove his painting skills, Ban Kiu became a celebrated painter and expert in drawing bamboos (in which is a shared interest with the emperor, who went in search for the best bamboo painting to be buried with him when he passes away). Ban Kiu was also famous for his quote, "Ignorance is Bliss", which in the end can ironically cause him many troubles.

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Episode 24

Season 1 - Episode 24 - 1h 46m

Air Date

February 03, 2005

Overview

Though CHIU tends to hid his secret and executes the district governor immediately, the arrival of SHUN and MUI disclose his plot to QIAN. QIAN sentences CHIU to death and his family is confiscated. Besides, CHUI is recovered from coma and the doctor proves that she is pregnant too. However, the doctor recommends CHUI for an abortion due to her internal injury. In view of the tradition, CHUI hopes to bore a child for KIU. Thus, she neglects the advice from doctor and continues the pregnancy for KIU. She asks MUI to keep the secret for her until the child is born. MUI agrees with deep sorrow. Knowing that CHUI is pregnant, KIU is overwhelmed. On contrary, MUI feels sorry for CHUI. QIAN assigns KIU to be in charge of the board of civil office. However, KIU declines the offer because of CHUI; he rather prefers to be a district governor instead……