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Scarlet Heart

2011 – 2014Show2 seasons76 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

Zhang Xiao, a 21st-century woman, is transported back to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign after a bizarre accident. She awakens in the body of Maertai Rouxi, a teenage nobleman's daughter, and must navigate life in a past world shaped by her mysterious connection to this historical figure.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kwok-Lap Lee, Steve Cheng Wai-Man, Lam Yuk Fan
Written by
Tong Hua, Mobao Feibao
Produced by
Karen Tsoi

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Facts

September 10, 2011 · May 9, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 2011
Last aired
May 9, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 76 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Your Days Are Numbered, Double Standard: Abuse, Female on Male, Cruel and Unusual Death +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Scarlet Heart?"

Questions about Scarlet Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scarlet Heart?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaiQIYIWeTV

In the United States, Scarlet Heart streams on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI, and WeTV, and it is free with ads on OnDemandKorea. It also streams in 80 other countries.

Is Scarlet Heart worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Scarlet Heart okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Scarlet Heart?

63 h

About 63 hours: 76 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Is Scarlet Heart good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Scarlet Heart?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Scarlet Heart in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.