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Story of Yanxi Palace

2018Show1 season70 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

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

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 70 episodes · best: S1E40 "Episode #1.40" 9.1

Episodes

8.4

Story

The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace as a maid. Over time, she learns that the Fucha siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, and also develops romantic affections for Fuheng.

Feels like

  • Palace Intrigue Drama
  • Female Empowerment Arc
  • Historical Costume Epic
  • Strategic Survival Story
  • Complex Court Politics
  • Tragic Romance
  • High-Stakes Manipulation
  • Visually Lavish Production
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Qing Dynasty Setting

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Wen Deguang, Hui Kaidong
Written by
Zhou Mo
Produced by
Gong Yu, Li Xiuzhen
Music by
Jacky Chan

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Facts

July 19, 2018 · August 30, 2018 · Ended

First aired
July 19, 2018
Last aired
August 30, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 70 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
China
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Green-Eyed Monster, Only a Flesh Wound, Good Is Not Soft +9

  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Good Is Not Soft
  • Xanatos Speed Chess
  • Awesome Moment of Crowning
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Never Learned to Read
  • Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends
  • Bitter Sweet Ending
  • Ambition Is Evil
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Undying Loyalty

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Story of Yanxi Palace?"

Questions about Story of Yanxi Palace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Story of Yanxi Palace worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch Story of Yanxi Palace?

53 h

About 53 hours: 70 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Is Story of Yanxi Palace good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Story of Yanxi Palace in English?

Chinesecn

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

What tropes does Story of Yanxi Palace use?

Green-Eyed MonsterOnly a Flesh WoundGood Is Not SoftXanatos Speed ChessAwesome Moment of CrowningWould Hurt a ChildNever Learned to ReadCleaning Up Romantic Loose EndsBitter Sweet EndingAmbition Is EvilFace–Heel TurnUndying Loyaltyand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Green-Eyed Monster, Only a Flesh Wound, and Good Is Not Soft.