Mystery in the Palace (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Mystery in the Palace is a drama and mystery series.

What it’s about. A drama about the court conspiracies and politics between the royal wives, princes, and officials during the reign of Kang Xi. When Princess Yi Dan fell with her cousin, Emperor Kang Xi, in a night of passion, she left the palace out of remorse and guilt. She gave birth to Han Xiang and was murdered by a mastermind. Han Xiang grew up and entered the palace as a maid in search of her roots and her mother's murderer. There, she became entangled in the palace's conflicts and competition. Prince Ge Tai falls in love with her and, despite the taboo it might implicate, Han Xiang can't help but reciprocate his love.

Who’s in it. Mystery in the Palace stars Gan Tingting as 柳涵香, Kevin Cheng Ka-Wing as 格泰, Michelle Yim as 皇太后 and Zhang Danfeng as 爱新觉罗·胤礽, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Mystery in the Palace 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 Mystery in the Palace page.

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