

TV series
The Empress of China
2014–2015, Chinese, on Hunan Television. Created by Yik Chun Go.
Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 96
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Latest episode
S1 E96: Episode 96
Aired 3 February 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Yik Chun GoCreator
- Fan BingbingWu Meiniang · 96 ep
- Zhang FengyiLi Shimin · 96 ep
- Aarif RahmanLi Zhi · 96 ep
- Ning ChangXu Hui · 96 ep
- Jerry LeeLi Mu · 96 ep
- Kathy Chow Hoi-MeiConsort Yang · 96 ep
- Zhang TingConsort Wei · 96 ep
- Ma SichunHelan Minyue · 96 ep
- Gu YuhanCast · 96 ep
- Wang JianguoHou Junji · 96 ep
- Li JieLi Ke · 96 ep
- Lee Lee-zenLi Chengqian · 96 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 December 2014
- Last aired
- 3 February 2015
- Network
- Hunan Television
- Original title
- 武媚娘传奇
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Empress of China: quick answers
Is The Empress of China worth watching?
The Empress of China doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Empress of China are there?
The Empress of China has 1 season and 96 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Empress of China finished?
Yes. The Empress of China ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Empress of China on?
The Empress of China isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Empress of China parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Empress of China yet.
What shows are like The Empress of China?
If you liked The Empress of China, try Empresses in the Palace, The Advisors Alliance, Scarlet Heart.
Who created The Empress of China?
The Empress of China was created by Yik Chun Go and stars Fan Bingbing, Zhang Fengyi, Aarif Rahman.
