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The Last Empress

2018 – 2019Show1 season52 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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The Last Empress episodes

1 season · 52 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Luncheon with the Emperor, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 The Emperor's Day Off, 8.2
  3. S1 E3 A Hit-and-Run, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 The Yellow Truck, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 The Empress Dowager Underestimates Ms. Min, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 The Emperor Starts to Court Oh Sunny, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Wedding Preparations, 8.1
  8. S1 E8 The Wedding, 8.5
  9. S1 E9 Tell Me It's Not True, 8.8
  10. S1 E10 Wang Shik's Rage, 8.5
  11. S1 E11 Betrayal in the Palace, 8.4
  12. S1 E12 Pil Joo Finds Wang Shik, 8.5
  13. S1 E13 The Empress Finds Out About the Emperor and Yu Ra, 8.6
  14. S1 E14 The Prince is in Town, 8.6
  15. S1 E15 Wang Shik Betrays the Empress, 8.5
  16. S1 E16 The Grand Empress Dowager's Downfall, 8.5
  17. S1 E17 Who Killed the Grand Empress Dowager?, 7.8
  18. S1 E18 The Empress is Arrested for Murder, 9.0
  19. S1 E19 Baek Ho Enlightens the Empress, 8.9
  20. S1 E20 Ms. Hong's Confession, 8.8
  21. S1 E21 The Empress Returns to the Palace, 8.4
  22. S1 E22 The Empress Goes Live, 7.7
  23. S1 E23 Wang Shik Saves His Brother, 8.0
  24. S1 E24 Yu Ra's Demise, 8.2
  25. S1 E25 The Prince Returns, 8.4
  26. S1 E26 Where Is My Mother's Corpse?, 8.3
  27. S1 E27 Yu Ra's Cry For Mercy, 7.8
  28. S1 E28 Wang Shik Mourns at His Mother's Side, 7.9
  29. S1 E29 The Emperor's Jealousy, 8.0
  30. S1 E30 An Antique Clock, 7.8
  31. S1 E31 The Scandal, 7.9
  32. S1 E32 Prince Yoon Lights the Powder Keg, 7.9
  33. S1 E33 Peanut Butter Cookies, 8.2
  34. S1 E34 Yu Ra's Escape, 7.9
  35. S1 E35 The Emperor Abandons the Empress, 7.7
  36. S1 E36 Yu Ra Teams Up with the Empress Dowager, 8.2
  37. S1 E37 Princess Ari is Promised to Become the Empress Regnant, 8.0
  38. S1 E38 Woo Bin Runs Away With the Empress, 8.2
  39. S1 E39 The Empress Regains Control of the Palace, 8.4
  40. S1 E40 The Prime Minister Loses His Edge, 8.3
  41. S1 E41 Gifts From the Emperor, 7.9
  42. S1 E42 Joo Seung Starts to Remember, 7.8
  43. S1 E43 An Investigation of Prince Yoon's Attacker, 8.0
  44. S1 E44 A Trap for Kang Hee, 8.4
  45. S1 E45 Wang Shik Starts His Revenge, 7.8
  46. S1 E46 The Emperor Returns to the Palace, 7.8
  47. S1 E47 Michelle Arrives at the Palace, 7.8
  48. S1 E48 Sunny Is Appointed as the Crown Prince, 8.2
  49. S1 E49 Michelle Reinstates Hyuk As the Emperor, 7.6
  50. S1 E50 The Emperor's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, 8.2
  51. S1 E51 The Emperor's Vengeance, 8.9
  52. S1 E52 The Fall of the Imperial Family, 8.6

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joo Dong-min
Written by
Kim Soon-ok

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Facts

November 21, 2018 · February 21, 2019 · Ended

First aired
November 21, 2018
Last aired
February 21, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Foregone Conclusion, The Last Title, Rags to Royalty

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Empress?"

Questions about The Last Empress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Empress?

NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, The Last Empress streams on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is The Last Empress worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch The Last Empress?

30 h

About 30 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

Is The Last Empress good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last Empress in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.