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Empresses in the Palace: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Mar 25, 2015 Updated Jul 22, 2026

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Mar 25, 2015 · 90 min

In the Royal Palace, Yong Zheng, Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, circulates among his concubines. But trouble arises when one of the emperor's beloved women, the powerful Hua Fei, beg

S1·E2 Mytharc

Episode 2

Mar 25, 2015 · 90 min

The Palace of the Concubines showcases endless scenes of betrayal of sisterhood as the women hope to gain power and recognition from the Emperor. In order to rise to the top, they

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Mar 25, 2015 · 90 min

Hua Fei tries to take down Zhen Huan once and for all; however, a twist of fate causes her to lose her title and, at the same time, provides an opportunity for the Queen to remove

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4

Mar 25, 2015 · 90 min

Although banned from the Palace, Zhen Huan finds her own romance with the brother of the Emperor. But when she becomes pregnant with their love child, Zhen Huan must devise a plan

S1·E5 Mytharc

Episode 5

Mar 25, 2015 · 90 min

Once a sisterly friend to Zhen Huan, An Ling Rong uses all methods possible to get rid of Zhen Huan for good; however, her dirty business ends in tragedy and a potential plot to ki

S1·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Mar 18, 2015 · 90 min

Zhen Huan attempts to frame the Queen and reveal her dark secrets. When Zhen Huan's hatred towards the Emperor is finally released, she sees an opportunity to ascend as the Supreme