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A Dream Within a Dream

8.320251 seasonTV SeriesDrama

When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop of fatal outcomes each time she strays from the…

DirectorGuo Hu
WriterRen Zhuang Liu
ProducersQi Shuai·Wang Xiaohui

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Becoming the Female Lead
Jun 26, 2025 7.0
E2
Six Months before the Wedding
Jun 26, 2025
E3
Love Line
Jun 26, 2025
E4
Stalling Tactic
Jun 26, 2025
E5
Law of Mutual Rescue
Jun 26, 2025
E6
Assassin
Jun 26, 2025
E7
Playing Along
Jun 27, 2025 8.0
E8
Two Li Shi Liu
Jun 27, 2025 8.0
E9
Everyone Has Their Own Agenda
Jun 28, 2025 8.0
E10
A Wish
Jun 28, 2025 8.0
E11
Fire in the Southern District
Jun 29, 2025 8.0
E12
Once Friends
Jun 29, 2025
E13
Cracking the Secret Symbol
Jun 30, 2025 8.0
E14
A Public Proposal
Jun 30, 2025 7.0
E15
Expressing One's Feelings
Jul 1, 2025 8.0
E16
Immortal under the Moonlight
Jul 1, 2025 8.0
E17
Granted Marriage
Jul 2, 2025
E18
Changing Fate
Jul 2, 2025 8.0
E19
Concubine
Jul 3, 2025
E20
Offense and Defense
Jul 3, 2025
E21
Last Farewell
Jul 4, 2025
E22
A Do-Or-Die Plan
Jul 4, 2025
E23
Identity Revealed
Jul 5, 2025
E24
Atone with His Life
Jul 5, 2025
E25
Let Go of Yourself
Jul 6, 2025
E26
Assassination
Jul 6, 2025
E27
Destiny Can Be Changed
Jul 7, 2025
E28
Forced to Extremes
Jul 7, 2025
E29
Mastermind
Jul 8, 2025
E30
Redemption
Jul 8, 2025
E31
World in a Storybook
Jul 9, 2025
E32
The Vow
Jul 9, 2025
E33
New Life
Jul 10, 2025
E34
The Scripted World
Jul 10, 2025
E35
In a Different Light
Jul 11, 2025
E36
Fate
Jul 11, 2025
E37
Sacrifice
Jul 11, 2025
E38
Infinity Loop
Jul 11, 2025
E39
Launching a Pre-emptive Strike
Jul 11, 2025
E40
Turning the Tide
Jul 11, 2025

Cast · Directed by Guo Hu

LYLi Yitong
Li Yitong
Song Yimeng / Song Xiaoyu
LYLiu Yuning
Liu Yuning
Nan Heng / Li Shiliu
ZXZhu Xudan
Zhu Xudan
Song Yiting
RWRiley Wang
Riley Wang
Shangguan He
WYWang Youshuo
Wang Youshuo
Chu Guihong
WCWang Chengsi
Wang Chengsi
Fu Gui
SMSu Mengyun
Su Mengyun
Yingqiu
WLWang Lina
Wang Lina
Zhixia
GXGuo Xiaotian
Guo Xiaotian
Po Yunlong
LQLi Qing
Li Qing
Duan Shanhu

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A Dream Within a Dream — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Dream Within a Dream?

A Dream Within a Dream is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Dream Within a Dream on Netflix?

No, A Dream Within a Dream is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is A Dream Within a Dream on Amazon Prime Video?

A Dream Within a Dream isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Dream Within a Dream for free?

A Dream Within a Dream is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten Viki in United States.

How many seasons are in A Dream Within a Dream?

A Dream Within a Dream has 1 season in total (40 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of A Dream Within a Dream out yet?

Yes — all 40 episodes across 1 season of A Dream Within a Dream are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Dream Within a Dream?

No — A Dream Within a Dream ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.