Ming Dynasty (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2019, Ming Dynasty is a drama series.
What it’s about. Sun Ruo Wei entire family is killed on the orders of the Yongle Emperor in 1402, though she escapes death after being secretly adopted by Sun Zhong. Sun Ruo Wei becomes the concubine of crown prince Zhu Zhan Ji by chance, and continues to investigate the truth behind her family’s death. However, Sun Ruo Wei decides to abandon her revenge plans after realizing how dangerous it would be to destabilize the court for her own personal goals. Touched by Zhu Zhan Ji’s kindness, Sun Ruo Wei resolves to become a virtuous empress who can support him in times of hardship. Unfortunately, Zhu Zhan Ji passes away after a decade on the throne, and Sun Ruo Wei is honored as Empress Dowager once her 7-year-old Zhu Qi Zhen ascends the throne.
Who’s in it. Ming Dynasty stars Tang Wei as Sun Ruowei, Zhu Yawen as Zhu Zhanji, Deng Jiajia as Hu Shanxiang and Qiao Zhenyu as Xu Bin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ming Dynasty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ming Dynasty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ming Dynasty tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ming Dynasty (2019)?
- In US, Ming Dynasty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ming Dynasty worth watching?
- Ming Dynasty holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ming Dynasty?
- Ming Dynasty stars Tang Wei, Zhu Yawen, Deng Jiajia, Qiao Zhenyu and Wang Xueqi.
- When was Ming Dynasty released?
- Ming Dynasty was released in 2019.