Episode 1
Episode 1
45m10.0 / 10
Zhen Huan reluctantly prepares to meet the Emperor.
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Empresses in the Palace
2011TV-141 season8.6 / 10
An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China.
Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
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Synopsis
Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
Cast, crew and production details
About Empresses in the Palace
Cast
Sun LiZhen Huan
Ada Choi Siu-FanUla-Nara Yixiu
Jiang XinNian Shilan
Lan XiShen Meizhuang
Tao XinranAn Lingrong
Chen JianbinAisin-Gioro Yinzhen
Li DongxueAisin-Gioro Yunli
Zhang XiaolongWen ShichuCredits
- Written by
- Xiaoping Wang, Liu Lianzi
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 76
- Original language
- Chinese
- Original title
- 甄嬛传
Networks & production
Dragon Television 东方卫视China
Anhui TelevisionChina- Beijing Television Art Center
Themes
18th centurychinese historyclichécourt intrigueempressforbidden cityhistoricalhistorical dramaqing dynasty
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Episode 2
Episode 2
45m
Zhen Huan is chosen by the Emperor, who seems to recognise something about her. While devastated that she must now leave her family, she is determined to do well in the palace.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
45m
Consort Hua shows her true colours when she harshly punishes a petty bully, however, the darker nature of the palace soon reveals itself to Zhen Huan when she makes a horrifying find.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
45m
Zhen Huan becomes sick after witnessing the corpse, and calls upon her friend, Dr Wen, for assistance. Meanwhile, the Emperor takes increasing interest in Shen Meizhuang.
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