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Beauty's Rival in Palace

7.820101 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A dramatized account of Empress Dou and how her efforts and achievements in the royal court positively influenced the reign of her husband Emperor Wen, which paved the way for the creation of the Rule of Wen and Jing. Set in Chang'an, China during the beginnings of the Han Dynasty.

DirectorsNg Gam-yuen·Guohua Chen
WriterYu Zheng
ProducerYu Zheng

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

Beauty's Rival in Palace isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan, South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 15, 2010
E2
Episode 2
Mar 22, 2010
E3
Episode 3
Mar 29, 2010
E4
Episode 4
Apr 5, 2010
E5
Episode 5
Apr 12, 2010
E6
Episode 6
Apr 19, 2010
E7
Episode 7
Apr 26, 2010
E8
Episode 8
May 3, 2010
E9
Episode 9
May 10, 2010
E10
Episode 10
May 17, 2010
E11
Episode 11
May 24, 2010
E12
Episode 12
May 31, 2010
E13
Episode 13
Jun 7, 2010
E14
Episode 14
Jun 14, 2010
E15
Episode 15
Jun 21, 2010
E16
Episode 16
Jun 28, 2010
E17
Episode 17
Jul 5, 2010
E18
Episode 18
Jul 12, 2010
E19
Episode 19
Jul 19, 2010
E20
Episode 20
Jul 26, 2010
E21
Episode 21
Aug 2, 2010
E22
Episode 22
Aug 9, 2010
E23
Episode 23
Aug 16, 2010
E24
Episode 24
Aug 23, 2010
E25
Episode 25
Aug 30, 2010
E26
Episode 26
Sep 6, 2010
E27
Episode 27
Sep 13, 2010
E28
Episode 28
Sep 20, 2010
E29
Episode 29
Sep 27, 2010
E30
Episode 30
Oct 4, 2010
E31
Episode 31
Oct 11, 2010
E32
Episode 32
Oct 18, 2010
E33
Episode 33
Oct 25, 2010
E34
Episode 34
Nov 1, 2010
E35
Episode 35
Nov 8, 2010
E36
Episode 36
Nov 15, 2010
E37
Episode 37
Nov 22, 2010
E38
Episode 38
Nov 29, 2010
E39
Episode 39
Dec 6, 2010
E40
Episode 40
Dec 13, 2010

Cast · Directed by Ng Gam-yuen

RLRuby Lin
Ruby Lin
Dou Yifang / Xiang Lian
SCSammul Chan
Sammul Chan
Liu Heng
WLWang Likun
Wang Likun
Nie Shener / Wang Zhi / Ping Hua
YMYang Mi
Yang Mi
Mo Xueyuan
WFWilliam Feng
William Feng
Liu Zhang
MHMyolie Wu Hang-yee
Myolie Wu Hang-yee
Lu Yu
HSHe Shengming
He Shengming
Zhou Yafu
KYKevin Yan Yikuan
Kevin Yan Yikuan
Liu Shaokang
SFSun Fei Fei
Sun Fei Fei
Qing Ning
QWQi Wei
Qi Wei
Princess Guantao
LJLuo Jin
Luo Jin
Liu Ying
LJLv Jiarong
Lv Jiarong
Princess Lu Yuan

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Beauty's Rival in Palace — streaming FAQ

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Beauty's Rival in Palace isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Beauty's Rival in Palace?

Beauty's Rival in Palace has 1 season in total (40 episodes). The series concluded in 2010.

Are all episodes of Beauty's Rival in Palace out yet?

Yes — all 40 episodes across 1 season of Beauty's Rival in Palace are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Beauty's Rival in Palace?

No — Beauty's Rival in Palace ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.