---
title: "The Rebel Princess"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rebel-princess-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 116293
imdb_id: "tt13795432"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 68
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Rebel Princess (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rebel-princess-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Rebel Princess is a television series first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by Youku. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 68 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A strategic marriage turns into a fight for power and love in a corrupt empire."

### Why Watch
- Strong female lead who defies gender norms
- Intricate plot blending romance and politics
- Visually rich historical setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy episode count may feel slow to some
- Complex political subplots can be dense
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for fans of mature, slow-burning romantic and political dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, romantic, costume drama, slow-burn, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (68 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 68
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 65 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Li Jing Ling
- **Networks / Studios**: Youku

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Zhang Ziyi** as *王儇*
- **Zhou Yiwei** as *萧綦*
- **Tony Yang** as *子澹*
- **Yu Hewei** as *王蔺*
- **Jia Yiping** as *王夙*
- **Jiang Kai** as *皇帝*
- **Liu Yun** as *苏锦儿*
- **Purba Rgyal** as *子律*
- **Zeng Yixuan** as *王倩*
- **Hai Ling** as *胡瑶*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is The Rebel Princess based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from the novel Di Wang Ye by MeiYuZhe.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi, who marry for power and later fall in love.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a Chinese costume drama with elements of romance and political intrigue.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series has a total of 68 episodes.

### Q: When did it air?
It aired from January 9, 2021, to February 25, 2021.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Rebel Princess — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116293)
- [The Rebel Princess (TV Series 2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13795432/fullcredits/)
- [Monarch Industry - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_Industry)
- [The Rebel Princess (TV Series 2021-2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116293/cast)
- [The Rebel Princess Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/28037-emperor-phoenix/cast)
- [The Rebel Princess (2021) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-rebel-princess/506D5d9Aup0jaxa1eCxnN2/credits/)

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