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The Shadow Sovereign

8.020261 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A low-born scholar rises to power to avenge his father, only to find an unexpected alliance and deep love with the defiant princess he once vowed to destroy.

DirectorDeng Zhanneng
WriterChu Chu
ProducersLiu Yun·Song Chen

Where to watch

ViuViu
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Beautiful Man turns into the Top Scholar
Jul 23, 2026
E2
Impeachment in Court
Jul 23, 2026
E3
Kill Three Birds with One Stone
Jul 23, 2026
E4
Princess from the Cold Palace
Jul 24, 2026
E5
Your Highness, Will You Protect Me?
Jul 24, 2026
E6
Private Treasury Break-Ins
Jul 25, 2026
E7
More than a Male Companion
Jul 25, 2026
E8
Blade and Trap
Jul 26, 2026
E9
If I Die, Will You Mourn Me?
Jul 26, 2026
E10
The Princess Is Imprisoned
Jul 28, 2026
E11
Before Falling Off the Cliff
Jul 29, 2026
E12
Letting You Use Me Was My Own Choice
Jul 30, 2026
E13
No Dignity Left
Jul 31, 2026
E14
Shen Xiao, I Found You a Good Marriage
Aug 1, 2026
E15
Levee Breach
Aug 2, 2026
E16
Refusing the Marriage
Aug 4, 2026
E17
Faking His Death
Aug 5, 2026
E18
The Dust Hasn't Settled
Aug 6, 2026

Cast · Directed by Deng Zhanneng

LHLi Hongyi
Li Hongyi
Shen Xiao
KXKong Xue'er
Kong Xue'er
Princess Zhaoyang
LXLiu Xuwei
Liu Xuwei
Cui Jinzhi
HLHana Lin
Hana Lin
Princess Anle

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The Shadow Sovereign — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow Sovereign?

The Shadow Sovereign is streaming on Viu in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shadow Sovereign on Netflix?

No, The Shadow Sovereign is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026. It's currently on Viu.

Is The Shadow Sovereign on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shadow Sovereign isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Viu instead.

Where can I watch The Shadow Sovereign for free?

The Shadow Sovereign is available to stream free (with ads) on Viu in Philippines.

How many seasons are in The Shadow Sovereign?

The Shadow Sovereign has 1 season in total (18 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of The Shadow Sovereign out yet?

Yes — all 18 episodes across 1 season of The Shadow Sovereign are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Shadow Sovereign?

No — The Shadow Sovereign ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.