TV series
Empresses in the Palace
2011–2012, Chinese, on Dragon Television & Anhui Television.
An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China.
Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 76
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Where to watch Empresses in the Palace
Empresses in the Palace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S1 E76: Episode 76
Aired 10 July 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sun LiZhen Huan · 76 ep
- Ada Choi Siu-fanUla-Nara Yixiu · 76 ep
- Jiang XinNian Shilan · 76 ep
- Lan XiShen Meizhuang · 76 ep
- Tao XinranAn Lingrong · 76 ep
- Chen JianbinAisin-Gioro Yinzhen · 76 ep
- Li DongxueAisin-Gioro Yunli · 76 ep
- Zhang XiaolongWen Shichu · 76 ep
- Tang YixinGūwalgiya Wenyuan · 76 ep
- Mao XiaotongCaiping · 76 ep
- Mark LeeSu Peisheng · 76 ep
- Lyric LanHuanbi · 76 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 2011
- Last aired
- 10 July 2012
- Network
- Dragon Television, Anhui Television
- Original title
- 甄嬛传
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What Empresses in the Palace is based on
Empresses in the Palace is based on The Legend of Zhen Huan (2007) by Wu Xuelan.
2007
The Legend of Zhen Huan
By Wu Xuelan
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Empresses in the Palace: quick answers
Is Empresses in the Palace worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Empresses in the Palace are there?
Empresses in the Palace has 1 season and 76 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Empresses in the Palace finished?
Yes. Empresses in the Palace ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Empresses in the Palace on?
Empresses in the Palace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Empresses in the Palace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Empresses in the Palace is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Empresses in the Palace?
If you liked Empresses in the Palace, try Story of Yanxi Palace, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, The Advisors Alliance.
What is Empresses in the Palace based on?
Empresses in the Palace is based on The Legend of Zhen Huan (2007) by Wu Xuelan.