Beyond the Realm of Conscience (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Beyond the Realm of Conscience is a drama series.

What it’s about. Beyond the Realm of Conscience is a 2009 Hong Kong television series. Produced by Mui Siu-ching, the serial is one of the two grand TVB productions to celebrate along with the channel's 42nd anniversary, the other being Born Rich. The drama aired five days a week on the TVB network with 45-minute episodes starting October 19, 2009. Set in the latter years of the Tang Dynasty, Beyond the Realm of Conscience tells the story of palace maid Lau Sam-ho and her relations in the Imperial Palace, beginning with her experiences in the Imperial Household Bureau. The series title roughly means "Plots in the Palace" and is a play on the phrase, a homonym which roughly means "Plots that target and attack the heart".

Who’s in it. Beyond the Realm of Conscience stars Tavia Yeung as Yiu Kam Ling, Moses Chan Ho as Lee Yi, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man as Lau Sam-ho and Kevin Cheng Ka-Wing as Ko Hin Yeung, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Beyond the Realm of Conscience has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on iQIYI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Realm of Conscience page.

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