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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

ProducersLiu Yun·Song Chen

Where to watch

Rakuten Viki

Availability shown for United States · 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

Li Hongyi

Kong Xue'er

Princess Zhaoyang

Liu Xuwei

Hana Lin

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The Shadow Sovereign — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow Sovereign?

The Shadow Sovereign is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shadow Sovereign on Netflix?

No, The Shadow Sovereign is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is The Shadow Sovereign on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shadow Sovereign isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch The Shadow Sovereign for free?

The Shadow Sovereign is available on Rakuten Viki in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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.