Empresses in the Palace (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 8.6
Released in 2011, Empresses in the Palace is a drama series.
What it’s about. Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
Who’s in it. Empresses in the Palace stars Sun Li as Zhen Huan, Ada Choi Siu-Fan as Ula-Nara Yixiu, Jiang Xin as Nian Shilan and Lan Xi as Shen Meizhuang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Empresses in the Palace sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empresses in the Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empresses in the Palace tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empresses in the Palace (2011)?
- In GB, Empresses in the Palace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empresses in the Palace worth watching?
- Empresses in the Palace holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Empresses in the Palace?
- Empresses in the Palace stars Sun Li, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Jiang Xin, Lan Xi and Tao Xinran.
- When was Empresses in the Palace released?
- Empresses in the Palace was released in 2011.