

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.
Where to watch Empresses in the Palace in United States
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Where is Empresses in the Palace streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About Empresses in the Palace
Empresses in the Palace is a 2011 Chinese-language drama series. The cast is led by Sun Li, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Jiang Xin. It spans 1 season and 76 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Empresses in the Palace was produced by Beijing Television Art Center and made in China. It was first aired on November 17, 2011, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Xiaolong Zheng
- Writers
- Liu Lianzi, Xiaoping Wang
- First aired
- November 17, 2011
- Last aired
- July 10, 2012
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (76 episodes)
- Network
- Dragon Television 东方卫视, Anhui Television
- Country
- China
- Production
- Beijing Television Art Center
Empresses in the Palace cast & crew
Empresses in the Palace was written by Liu Lianzi and Xiaoping Wang.
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, Tao Xinran as An Lingrong, and Chen Jianbin as Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen.
Is Empresses in the Palace worth watching?
Empresses in the Palace holds an audience score of 8.6/10 from 69 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 1 season and 76 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, Empresses in the Palace is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Empresses in the Palace
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Cast of Empresses in the Palace

Sun Li
Zhen Huan

Ada Choi Siu-Fan
Ula-Nara Yixiu

Jiang Xin
Nian Shilan

Lan Xi
Shen Meizhuang

Tao Xinran
An Lingrong

Chen Jianbin
Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen

Li Dongxue
Aisin-Gioro Yunli

Zhang Xiaolong
Wen Shichu

Tang Yixin
Gūwalgiya Wenyuan

Mao Xiaotong
Caiping

Mark Lee
Su Peisheng

Lyric Lan
Huanbi
Empresses in the Palace — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Empresses in the Palace in United States?
Empresses in the Palace is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Empresses in the Palace on Tubi TV?
Yes — Empresses in the Palace is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Empresses in the Palace in?
Empresses in the Palace is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Empresses in the Palace are there?
Empresses in the Palace has 1 season with 76 episodes in total.
▸What is Empresses in the Palace rated?
Empresses in the Palace is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.6/10 audience score from 69 ratings.











