Ashes to Crown (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2026, Ashes to Crown is a drama series.
What it’s about. The general's daughter, Chu Zhao, refuses to accept her fate as nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed in Xiao Xun's rise to power. Taking matters into her own hands, she fights her way out with the help of Xie Yanlai, protecting the emperor's grandson as he makes his way to the emperor's presence. Through a tense standoff in the imperial court, she helps the young prince secure the throne, cutting off Xiao Xun's path to power. But with a new emperor comes new crises. The realm is torn by internal strife and foreign threats. Working alongside Xie Yanlai, Chu Zhao navigates the treacherous currents of the court, leads troops into battle, and ultimately rewrites her own destiny, sparing the people of the State of Chu from the ravages of war.
Who’s in it. Ashes to Crown stars Chen Duling as Chu Zhao, Zhou Yiran as Xie Yanlai, Tang Xiaotian as Xie Yanfang and Wang Ruichang as Xiao Xun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ashes to Crown has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashes to Crown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashes to Crown tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashes to Crown (2026)?
- In US, Ashes to Crown is available to stream on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ashes to Crown worth watching?
- Ashes to Crown holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ashes to Crown?
- Ashes to Crown stars Chen Duling, Zhou Yiran, Tang Xiaotian, Wang Ruichang and Wu Shile.
- When was Ashes to Crown released?
- Ashes to Crown was released in 2026.