The Life and Times of a Sentinel is a 2011 Hong Kong historical-fiction television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited, with Leung Choi-yuen serving as the executive producer. Set in the late 17th century, during the early years of the Kangxi Emperor's reign over Qing China, the drama stars Nip Dor-po, a third-grade imperial bodyguard. He is used by both the Kangxi Emperor and Prince Yu to pit against each other, conflicting Dor-po's loyalty for both.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 26 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Jul 25, 201145 min
In the 25th year of his reign, Emperor HONG HEI is forced to abdicate by Prince YUE, FOOK-CHUEN inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony on the grounds that his accession to the throne is completely illegal. The story dates back to years ago… E
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Jul 26, 201145 min
Annoyed by HO’s arrogance, PO and his cousin SHEUNG-HEI go to ambush the Manchurian and beat him up severely. The following day, HO gets hung in the street with a tag around his neck reading “Manchurian Dog”. Time announcer CHUNG has fall
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
Jul 27, 201145 min
PO, HO and the rest of the candidates gather at the examination centre for the recruitment test, which will be invigilated by Imperial Guard Superintendent PO CHAI. PO manages to reach the final, but is said to have failed to finish the de
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
Jul 28, 201145 min
Knowing that all the selected Han Chinese do have some relationship with CHAI, PO and CHUEN come to suspect that there may be someone behind the scenes plotting everything all along. Emperor HONG HEI is surprised when he knows that CHUEN i
- 5S1 E5
Episode 5
Jul 29, 201145 min
PO believes that the monk, HIN YAN, is just a con man working for YING. But much to his surprise, YAN keeps explaining to him the Buddhist maxims in a friendly manner. CHUEN has finally managed to move the Empress Dowager and is allowed t
- 6S1 E6
Episode 6
Aug 1, 201145 min
PO is alleged to be in league with CHUN. Although he ends up being released, a rigorous probe into his background is already underway. YING is shocked to see the seriously injured CHUN, initially introduced as the son of TONG’s friend, ly
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Life and Times of a Sentinel?
- The Life and Times of a Sentinel is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Life and Times of a Sentinel are there?
- The Life and Times of a Sentinel has 1 season and 26 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Life and Times of a Sentinel?
- The Life and Times of a Sentinel has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 29, 2011.
- Who stars in The Life and Times of a Sentinel?
- The Life and Times of a Sentinel stars Steven Ma Chun-Wai, Kenneth Ma Kwok-Ming, Natalie Tong Sze-Wing, Elaine Yiu, Rosanne Lui Shan.
