The Qin Empire

2009 · 4 seasons · 217 episodes · 45min · Série

Directed by Gu Qiming, Yan Yi, Ding Hei, Huang Jian-Zhong

Starring Liu Naiyi, Zhang Luyi, Duan Yihong, Li Naiwen, Zhu Zhu, Xin Baiqing, Vivian Wu, Ye Xiangming, Zhou Tie, You Yongzhi

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The Qin dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China. It is named for its progenitor state of Qin, a fief of the confederal Zhou dynasty. Beginning in 230 BC, the Qin under King Ying Zheng engaged in a series of wars conquering each of the rival states that had previously pledged fealty to the Zhou. This culminated in 221 BC with the successful unification of China. The Qin then assumed an imperial prerogative - with Ying Zheng declaring himself to be Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, and bringing an end to the Warring States period. This state of affairs lasted until 206 BC, when the dynasty collapsed in the years following Qin Shi Huang's death. The Qin dynasty's 14-year existence was the shortest of any major dynasty in Chinese history, with only two emperors. However, the succeeding Han dynasty largely continued the military and administrative practices instituted by the Qin; as a result, the Qin have been credited as the originators of the Chinese imperial system that would endure in some form until the Xinhai Revolution in 1911.

Original title

大秦帝国

Original language

Chinese

Country

China

Created by

Sun Haohui

Screenplay

Sun Haohui, Zhang Jianwei

Cast

Li Naiwen, Zhu Zhu, Xin Baiqing, Vivian Wu, Ye Xiangming, Zhou Tie, You Yongzhi

Updated October 25, 2026

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