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Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

2018·Show
87Episodes in1Season
76
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IMDb7.8
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Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
Imperial Court IntrigueTragic RomanceHistorical DramaPsychological RealismFemale Empowerment & TragedySlow-Burn NarrativeFamily DynamicsVisually Rich Period PieceMelancholic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Wang Jun
Produced by:
Sun Zhonghuai, Tian Tian

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

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Where can I stream Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace legally?

PrimeRakuten VikiPlexOnDemandKorea

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, Plex, and OnDemandKorea. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 87 episodes.

When did Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace use?

Cassandra TruthAwful Wedded LifeVillainous BreakdownParental Marriage VetoForeshadowingOutliving One's OffspringMassive Numbered SiblingsNever My FaultAdaptational NationalityDeath by DespairAltar DiplomacyArranged Marriageand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, including Cassandra Truth, Awful Wedded Life, Villainous Breakdown.