TV series

Empresses in the Palace

2015 · 1 season

A slow-burning, emotionally intense drama of court intrigue and betrayal, demanding attention as it unfolds with rich period detail.

Overview: An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal set in 1722 during the Qing Dynasty and told from inside the Imperial Harem - the story of one emperor and his countless women. In a world filled with treachery and corruption, who will truly win the Emperor's heart and reign supreme?
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, love, ambition
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
love
ambition
corruption
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild