Empresses in the Palace
甄嬛传
“An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China.”
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About
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.
Cast
Sun Li
as Zhen Huan
Ada Choi Siu-Fan
as Ula-Nara Yixiu
Jiang Xin
as Nian Shilan
Lan Xi
as Shen Meizhuang
Tao Xinran
as An Lingrong
Chen Jianbin
as Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen
Li Dongxue
as Aisin-Gioro Yunli
Zhang Xiaolong
as Wen Shichu
Tang Yixin
as Gūwalgiya Wenyuan
Mao Xiaotong
as Caiping
Mark Lee
as Su Peisheng
Lyric Lan
as Huanbi
Sun Qian
as Cui Jinxi
Zhang Yameng
as Li Wanting
Leanne Liu
as Uya Chengbi
Yang Ziyan
as Consort Jing
Chen Sisi
as Cao Qinmo
Wan Meixi
as Lü Yingfeng
Rayzha Alimjan
as Ye Lanyi
Li Yijuan
as Qi Yuebin
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Zhen Huan reluctantly prepares to meet the Emperor.
Episode 2
Zhen Huan is chosen by the Emperor, who seems to recognise something about her. While devastated that she must now leave her family, she is determined to do well in the palace.
Episode 3
Consort Hua shows her true colours when she harshly punishes a petty bully, however, the darker nature of the palace soon reveals itself to Zhen Huan when she makes a horrifying find.
Episode 4
Zhen Huan becomes sick after witnessing the corpse, and calls upon her friend, Dr Wen, for assistance. Meanwhile, the Emperor takes increasing interest in Shen Meizhuang.
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
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About Empresses in the Palace
“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. Across 1 season and 76 episodes, originally airing on Dragon Television 东方卫视.
Empresses in the Palace Cast and Characters
The cast features Sun Li (as Zhen Huan), Ada Choi Siu-Fan (as Ula-Nara Yixiu), Jiang Xin (as Nian Shilan), Lan Xi (as Shen Meizhuang), and Tao Xinran (as An Lingrong). Their performances are a major reason Empresses in the Palace has built such a passionate audience.
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How many episodes does Empresses in the Palace have?
Empresses in the Palace has 76 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Empresses in the Palace good? What's the rating?
Empresses in the Palace holds a 8.6/10 rating based on 69 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Empresses in the Palace?
The main cast includes Sun Li, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Jiang Xin, and Lan Xi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Empresses in the Palace available in Chinese?
Yes — Empresses in the Palace was originally produced in Chinese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Empresses in the Palace released?
Empresses in the Palace first aired in 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons and episodes does Empresses in the Palace have?
Empresses in the Palace currently has 1 season and a total of 76 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Empresses in the Palace about?
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. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Empresses in the Palace originally available?
Empresses in the Palace was originally produced in ZH. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original ZH audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Empresses in the Palace first released?
Empresses in the Palace first premiered on November 17, 2011 (2011). The series has since concluded its run.
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