The Glamorous Imperial Concubine (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, The Glamorous Imperial Concubine is a drama series.

What it’s about. Ma Fuya is a princess of the Chu state in 10th-century imperial China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. In this time of warring kingdoms and political upheaval, Fuya's uncle usurps the throne and brutally kills her father. Ma Fuya is left an orphan, and she escapes with the help of a eunuch. She also falls in love with Meng Qiyou, the Prince of Later Shu. He instead uses her as a political tool, and he brings her back into his kingdom. Many of his brothers are attracted to her, such as Meng Qixing and Meng Qiyun. Due to her resemblance as Meng Qiyun's mother, the Emperor also falls in love with her. Ma Fuya is forced to marry the Emperor, but the procession is interrupted by Liu Liancheng.

Who’s in it. The Glamorous Imperial Concubine stars Ruby Lin as Ma Fuya, Kevin Yan as Meng Qiyou, Wallace Huo as Liu Liancheng and Tony Yang as Liu Lianxi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Glamorous Imperial Concubine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glamorous Imperial Concubine page.

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