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The Last Cook (2024): cast, story & where to watch

2024 · Series · ★ 10

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Released in 2024, The Last Cook is a drama series.

What it’s about. Set in the final years of the Qing Dynasty, the drama tells the story of Rong Er, a commoner who by chance comes upon the opportunity to serve in the palace as a lady-in-waiting. Rong Er’s cooking gets acknowledged by Shouxi, a ranked palace maid, who takes her in as her disciple. Rong Er formed a relationship with Li Qi, the guard. A eunuch murders Shouxi, and Rong Er finds herself wrapped in a conspiracy. Together with Li Qi they uncover the truth and also jointly investigate the theft of national treasures at the palace.

Who’s in it. The Last Cook stars Hai Lu as Rong'er, Ji Lingchen as Li Qi, Guo Mengxu as Wu Tian and Li Mingde as Pu Yi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Last Cook sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Cook page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Cook tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Last Cook (2024)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Cook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Last Cook worth watching?
The Last Cook holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Last Cook?
The Last Cook stars Hai Lu, Ji Lingchen, Guo Mengxu, Li Mingde and Li Yinan.
When was The Last Cook released?
The Last Cook was released in 2024.