The Empress of China 2014
What is The Empress of China?
The Empress of China is a historical drama series that aired in 2014, focusing on the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor. The series is set during the 7th and 8th centuries during the Tang dynasty period.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 96
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 21, 2014
- Last aired
- Feb 3, 2015
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Hunan Television
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Empress of China is a historical drama series that aired in 2014, focusing on the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor. The series is set during the 7th and 8th centuries during the Tang dynasty period. Fan Bingbing, who also served as a producer for the project, stars in the titular role portraying the powerful female ruler. The show chronicles the remarkable journey of Wu Zetian's rise to power and her unprecedented reign as emperor in ancient China. As a historical production, the series draws from real events spanning multiple decades of Chinese imperial history. The program showcases the political intrigue, court dynamics, and personal relationships that shaped one of China's most notable female leaders. Through its dramatic storytelling, the series explores themes of power, ambition, and governance within the context of ancient Chinese society. The production combines historical elements with cinematic storytelling to bring this significant figure's legacy to television audiences.
Should you watch it?
“A lavish historical drama following Wu Zetian's rise to power in ancient China.”
- Fan Bingbing's commanding performance
- lavish period production design
- intriguing historical subject
- lengthy runtime
- complex political subplots may overwhelm
you're drawn to historical dramas with strong female leads.
Suitable for mature audiences interested in political intrigue and historical storytelling.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 96 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Dec 21, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Dec 21, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Dec 21, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 22, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 22, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 22, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 23, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 23, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 23, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 24, 2014
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 24, 2014
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 24, 2014
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 25, 2014
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 25, 2014
- E15 Episode 15 Dec 25, 2014
- E16 Episode 16 Dec 26, 2014
- E17 Episode 17 Dec 27, 2014
- E18 Episode 18 Jan 1, 2015
- E19 Episode 19 Jan 1, 2015
- E20 Episode 20 Jan 1, 2015
- E21 Episode 21 Jan 2, 2015
- E22 Episode 22 Jan 3, 2015
- E23 Episode 23 Jan 4, 2015
- E24 Episode 24 Jan 4, 2015
- E25 Episode 25 Jan 4, 2015
- E26 Episode 26 Jan 5, 2015
- E27 Episode 27 Jan 5, 2015
- E28 Episode 28 Jan 5, 2015
- E29 Episode 29 Jan 6, 2015
- E30 Episode 30 Jan 6, 2015
- E31 Episode 31 Jan 6, 2015
- E32 Episode 32 Jan 7, 2015
- E33 Episode 33 Jan 7, 2015
- E34 Episode 34 Jan 7, 2015
- E35 Episode 35 Jan 8, 2015
- E36 Episode 36 Jan 8, 2015
- E37 Episode 37 Jan 8, 2015
- E38 Episode 38 Jan 9, 2015
- E39 Episode 39 Jan 10, 2015
- E40 Episode 40 Jan 11, 2015
- E41 Episode 41 Jan 11, 2015
- E42 Episode 42 Jan 11, 2015
- E43 Episode 43 Jan 12, 2015
- E44 Episode 44 Jan 12, 2015
- E45 Episode 45 Jan 12, 2015
- E46 Episode 46 Jan 13, 2015
- E47 Episode 47 Jan 13, 2015
- E48 Episode 48 Jan 13, 2015
- E49 Episode 49 Jan 14, 2015
- E50 Episode 50 Jan 14, 2015
- E51 Episode 51 Jan 14, 2015
- E52 Episode 52 Jan 15, 2015
- E53 Episode 53 Jan 15, 2015
- E54 Episode 54 Jan 15, 2015
- E55 Episode 55 Jan 16, 2015
- E56 Episode 56 Jan 17, 2015
- E57 Episode 57 Jan 18, 2015
- E58 Episode 58 Jan 18, 2015
- E59 Episode 59 Jan 18, 2015
- E60 Episode 60 Jan 19, 2015
- E61 Episode 61 Jan 19, 2015
- E62 Episode 62 Jan 19, 2015
- E63 Episode 63 Jan 20, 2015
- E64 Episode 64 Jan 20, 2015
- E65 Episode 65 Jan 20, 2015
- E66 Episode 66 Jan 21, 2015
- E67 Episode 67 Jan 21, 2015
- E68 Episode 68 Jan 21, 2015
- E69 Episode 69 Jan 22, 2015
- E70 Episode 70 Jan 22, 2015
- E71 Episode 71 Jan 22, 2015
- E72 Episode 72 Jan 23, 2015
- E73 Episode 73 Jan 24, 2015
- E74 Episode 74 Jan 25, 2015
- E75 Episode 75 Jan 25, 2015
- E76 Episode 76 Jan 25, 2015
- E77 Episode 77 Jan 26, 2015
- E78 Episode 78 Jan 26, 2015
- E79 Episode 79 Jan 26, 2015
- E80 Episode 80 Jan 27, 2015
- E81 Episode 81 Jan 27, 2015
- E82 Episode 82 Jan 27, 2015
- E83 Episode 83 Jan 28, 2015
- E84 Episode 84 Jan 28, 2015
- E85 Episode 85 Jan 28, 2015
- E86 Episode 86 Jan 29, 2015
- E87 Episode 87 Jan 29, 2015
- E88 Episode 88 Jan 29, 2015
- E89 Episode 89 Jan 30, 2015
- E90 Episode 90 Jan 31, 2015
- E91 Episode 91 Feb 1, 2015
- E92 Episode 92 Feb 1, 2015
- E93 Episode 93 Feb 2, 2015
- E94 Episode 94 Feb 2, 2015
- E95 Episode 95 Feb 3, 2015
- E96 Episode 96 Feb 3, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on events from the 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty in China.
Who plays the lead role?
Fan Bingbing plays Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
Is this a Chinese production?
Yes, it is a Chinese television series produced and set in ancient China.
What time period does it cover?
The series is set during the Tang dynasty, specifically the 7th and 8th centuries.
Is it a long series?
Yes, it spans multiple episodes across the 2014–2015 period.