Love Beyond the Grave (2026): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2026, Love Beyond the Grave is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. The exceptionally gifted Ghost King, He Simu, unexpectedly encounters the young general, Duan Xu, while out on a break, searching for food. This young general, who carries an item belonging to someone from He Simu's past, seems not to be the real Duan Xu. As they test each other through subtle exchanges, He Simu gradually uncovers the dark past and aspirations hidden within Duan Xu’s heart. In turn, Duan Xu discovers the steadfastness and loneliness that He Simu has endured. Despite the fleeting lifespan of a mortal, no more than a hundred years, and the four-hundred-year-old ghost who still retains the appearance of a young girl, they resist the relentless passage of time through their love.

Who’s in it. Love Beyond the Grave stars Dilraba Dilmurat as He Simu, Arthur Chen as Duan Xu, Miles Wei as Yan Ke and Zhang Li as Jiang Ai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Love Beyond the Grave has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Beyond the Grave page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Beyond the Grave tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.