Captain of Destiny

Captain of Destiny (2015)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Science-Fiction, History

During a high-speed motorboat chase with a criminal, Cheung Chau police constable Wong Tai-mui gets herself trapped in a waterspout, accidentally opening a time portal. She travels back 200 years to early 19th century Hong Kong, a time when the island was under Qing rule. She encounters a family of Canton pirates, led by Cheng Yat, his wife Shek Giu, and their adopted son Cheung Po Tsai. Using her knowledge of the future, which she keeps in a E-book, she saves the pirates from a deadly naval battle against the Qing naval fleet led by Prince Man-ho, the eleventh son of the Jiaqing Emperor. Puzzled by her mysterious origins, Cheng Yat and Shek Giu remain wary of Tai-mui and are hesitant in trusting her.

At Beijing's Imperial Palace, Imperial Consort Yim and Imperial Consort Shun manipulate Man-ho to get themselves into a position of higher power. Jaded from politics and family feud, Man-ho decides to let go of his ambition for the crown and flees the palace.

On the day the tiangou covers the sun, another waterspout appears over the Canton sea. Cheung Po Tsai helps Tai-mui open the time portal so she can return to 21st century Hong Kong, but in doing so he also falls into the portal, travelling to the future with her

Network
ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 21:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E32Episode 32Oct 25, 2015
S01E31Episode 31Oct 24, 2015
S01E30Episode 30Oct 23, 2015
S01E29Episode 29Oct 22, 2015
S01E28Episode 28Oct 21, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Captain of Destiny premiere?

Captain of Destiny premiered on September 21, 2015.

Who is the lead actor in Captain of Destiny?

The lead actor in Captain of Destiny is Ruco Chan.

What is the genre of Captain of Destiny?

Captain of Destiny is a historical drama.

What is the setting of Captain of Destiny?

Captain of Destiny is set in the late Qing dynasty in China.

Who is the creator of Captain of Destiny?

Captain of Destiny was created by Cheung Wah-biu.

How many episodes are there in Captain of Destiny?

There are 32 episodes in Captain of Destiny.

Who plays the female lead in Captain of Destiny?

The female lead in Captain of Destiny is Grace Chan.

What is Captain of Destiny about?

Captain of Destiny follows the story of a Hong Kong pirate who becomes a legendary leader and defender of the Chinese people during the late Qing dynasty.

Was Captain of Destiny well-received by critics?

There is no information available about critical reception of Captain of Destiny.

What themes are explored in Captain of Destiny?

Themes explored in Captain of Destiny include loyalty, love, adventure, and sacrifice.

Did Captain of Destiny receive any awards?

There is no information available about awards received by Captain of Destiny.

Who are some of the other actors in Captain of Destiny?

Other actors in Captain of Destiny include Tony Hung, Maggie Shiu, and Pakho Chau.

Where was Captain of Destiny filmed?

Captain of Destiny was primarily filmed in Hengdian World Studios in China.

How long did it take to produce Captain of Destiny?

There is no information available about how long it took to produce Captain of Destiny.

Is Captain of Destiny based on a true story?

Captain of Destiny is based on the popular novel "The Skylark of Space" by Edward Elmer Smith.

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Also known as

  • 張保仔 (Hong Kong)

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