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Empresses in the Palace

"An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China."

⭐ 8.6/10· 2011 ·1 Season ·76 Episodes
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About this series

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.

Quick facts

First aired
2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
76
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.6/10
Votes
68
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
Dragon Television 东方卫视
Language
ZH

Seasons & Episodes

S01E01 still S01E01
Episode 1
⭐ 10.0
Nov 17, 2011 45 min
Zhen Huan reluctantly prepares to meet the Emperor.
S01E02 still S01E02
Episode 2
Mar 27, 2012 45 min
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.
S01E03 still S01E03
Episode 3
Mar 28, 2012 45 min
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 fi…
S01E04 still S01E04
Episode 4
Mar 29, 2012 45 min
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.
S01E05 still S01E05
Episode 5
Mar 30, 2012 45 min
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Episode 6
Apr 2, 2012 45 min
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Episode 7
Apr 3, 2012 45 min
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Episode 8
Apr 4, 2012 45 min
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Episode 9
Apr 5, 2012 46 min
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Episode 10
Apr 6, 2012 45 min
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Episode 11
Apr 9, 2012 45 min
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Episode 12
Apr 10, 2012 45 min
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Episode 13
Apr 11, 2012 45 min
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Episode 14
Apr 12, 2012 45 min
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Episode 15
Apr 13, 2012 45 min
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Episode 16
Apr 16, 2012 45 min
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Episode 17
Apr 17, 2012 45 min
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Episode 18
Apr 18, 2012 45 min
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Episode 19
Apr 19, 2012 45 min
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Episode 20
Apr 20, 2012 45 min
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Episode 21
Apr 23, 2012 45 min
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Episode 22
Apr 24, 2012 45 min
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Episode 23
Apr 25, 2012 45 min
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Episode 24
Apr 26, 2012 45 min
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Episode 25
Apr 27, 2012 45 min
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Episode 26
Apr 30, 2012 45 min
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Episode 27
May 1, 2012 45 min
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Episode 28
May 2, 2012 45 min
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Episode 29
May 3, 2012 45 min
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Episode 30
May 4, 2012 45 min
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Episode 31
May 7, 2012 45 min
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Episode 32
May 8, 2012 45 min
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Episode 33
May 9, 2012 45 min
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Episode 34
May 10, 2012 45 min
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Episode 35
May 11, 2012 45 min
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Episode 36
May 14, 2012 45 min
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Episode 37
May 15, 2012 45 min
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Episode 38
May 16, 2012 45 min
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Episode 39
May 17, 2012 45 min
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Episode 40
May 18, 2012 45 min
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Episode 41
May 21, 2012 45 min
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Episode 42
May 22, 2012 45 min
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Episode 43
May 23, 2012 45 min
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Episode 44
May 24, 2012 45 min
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Episode 45
May 25, 2012 45 min
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Episode 46
May 28, 2012 45 min
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Episode 47
May 29, 2012 45 min
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Episode 48
May 30, 2012 45 min
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Episode 49
Jun 1, 2012 45 min
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Episode 50
Jun 4, 2012 45 min
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Episode 51
Jun 5, 2012 45 min
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Episode 52
Jun 6, 2012 45 min
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Episode 53
Jun 7, 2012 45 min
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Episode 54
Jun 8, 2012 45 min
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Episode 55
Jun 11, 2012 45 min
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Episode 56
Jun 12, 2012 45 min
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Episode 57
Jun 13, 2012 45 min
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Episode 58
Jun 14, 2012 45 min
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Episode 59
Jun 15, 2012 45 min
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Episode 60
Jun 18, 2012 45 min
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Episode 61
Jun 19, 2012 45 min
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Episode 62
Jun 20, 2012 45 min
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Episode 63
Jun 21, 2012 45 min
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Episode 64
Jun 22, 2012 45 min
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Episode 65
Jun 25, 2012 45 min
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Episode 66
Jun 26, 2012 45 min
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Episode 67
Jun 27, 2012 45 min
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Episode 68
Jun 28, 2012 45 min
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Episode 69
Jun 29, 2012 45 min
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Episode 70
Jul 2, 2012 45 min
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Episode 71
Jul 3, 2012 45 min
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Episode 72
Jul 4, 2012 45 min
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Episode 73
Jul 5, 2012 45 min
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Episode 74
Jul 6, 2012 45 min
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Episode 75
Jul 9, 2012 45 min
S01E76 still S01E76
Episode 76
Jul 10, 2012 45 min

Cast

Sun Li
Sun Li
Zhen Huan
Ada Choi Siu-Fan
Ada Choi Siu-Fan
Ula-Nara Yixiu
Jiang Xin
Jiang Xin
Nian Shilan
Lan Xi
Lan Xi
Shen Meizhuang
Tao Xinran
Tao Xinran
An Lingrong
Chen Jianbin
Chen Jianbin
Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen
Li Dongxue
Li Dongxue
Aisin-Gioro Yunli
Zhang Xiaolong
Zhang Xiaolong
Wen Shichu
🎭 Drama 👤 Sun Li 👤 Ada Choi Siu-Fan 👤 Jiang Xin
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Questions about Empresses in the Palace

Empresses in the Palace has 1 season and 76 episodes total.
Empresses in the Palace is a Drama series.
The cast of Empresses in the Palace includes Sun Li, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Jiang Xin, Lan Xi, Tao Xinran.
Empresses in the Palace has a TMDB rating of 8.6/10 based on 68 votes.

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