Series synopsis
Empresses in the Palace, also known as 甄嬛传 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Dragon Television 东方卫视 on November 17, 2011. It ended on July 10, 2012. It stars Sun Li, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Jiang Xin and Lan Xi.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sun Li as Zhen Huan
- Ada Choi Siu-Fan as Ula-Nara Yixiu
- Jiang Xin as Nian Shilan
- Lan Xi as Shen Meizhuang
- Tao Xinran as An Lingrong
- Chen Jianbin as Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen
- Li Dongxue as Aisin-Gioro Yunli
- Zhang Xiaolong as Wen Shichu
Supporting cast
- Tang Yixin as Gūwalgiya Wenyuan
- Mao Xiaotong as Caiping
- Mark Lee as Su Peisheng
- Lyric Lan as Huanbi
- Sun Qian as Cui Jinxi
- Zhang Yameng as Li Wanting
- Leanne Liu as Uya Chengbi
- Yang Ziyan as Consort Jing
- Chen Sisi as Cao Qinmo
- Wan Meixi as Lü Yingfeng
- Rayzha Alimjan as Ye Lanyi
- Li Yijuan as Qi Yuebin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 76 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 76 | November 17, 2011 | July 10, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Zhen Huan reluctantly prepares to meet the Emperor. |
November 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
March 27, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
March 28, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Dragon Television 东方卫视 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2011 |
| Last aired | July 10, 2012 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |