The Deer and the Cauldron (2014) is a Comedy, Action & Adventure series that follows can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps. Currently, you can watch The Deer and the Cauldron on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of comedy series may also want to explore similar titles below.