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Curse of the Royal Harem

2011Show1 season31 episodesNR

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about history and politics, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

When the Emperor mysteriously disappears from battle, his new wife Consort Quan Fei, is accused of murder by his mother, the Empress Dowager, who sees Quan Fei as an ominous woman. However, Quan Fei is protected by the Emperor's younger brother, the new Emperor Daoguang, who has loved Quan Fei since he was young. So when Daoguang announces that Quan Fei is to be his new consort, the Empress Dowager partners with Daoguang's wife, the new Empress Shencheng to eradicate Quan Fei from the royal court.

Feels like

  • Historical Palace Drama
  • Intense Political Intrigue
  • Royal Power Struggles
  • Forbidden Love
  • Female Rivalry
  • Betrayal & Deception
  • Tragic Romance
  • Qing Dynasty Setting
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Chi Ying Shum

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Facts

October 31, 2011 · December 9, 2011 · Ended

First aired
October 31, 2011
Last aired
December 9, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 31 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Curse of the Royal Harem?"

Questions about Curse of the Royal Harem

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Where can I stream Curse of the Royal Harem?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Curse of the Royal Harem is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Curse of the Royal Harem worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50.

How long does it take to watch Curse of the Royal Harem?

24 h

About 24 hours: 31 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching Curse of the Royal Harem?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Curse of the Royal Harem good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Curse of the Royal Harem in English?

cnEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some English.