“Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth.”
A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
- Created by
- Choi Jung-kyu
TV series
The East Palace
8.2/ 10· 8420261 season · 8 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
Set during a fictionalized Joseon Dynasty, it follows Gu-cheon, an arrogant ghost-slayer who can walk between worlds, and Saeng-gang, a lowly court lady who hears the dead, as they team up to save the last royal heir.
S1 E1Episode 1
Jul 17, 20268.846 min
After a mysterious death, the king summons the spirit slayer Gu-cheon to banish the pond spirit. Saeng-gang, who hears the dead, also appears before him.
S1 E2Episode 2
Jul 17, 20268.353 min
After a close call while pursuing the pond spirit, Gu-cheon makes a pact with Saeng-gang. Later, they uncover the truth behind the salt storehouse ghost.
S1 E3Episode 3
Jul 17, 20268.449 min
The king orders Gu-cheon to save the prince — or die. Forced to enter the spirit realm, he comes face-to-face with the ghost of a former royal guard.
S1 E4Episode 4
Jul 17, 2026854 min
Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit for good. Still suspicious about the crown princes' deaths, Gu-cheon returns to Saeng-gang.
S1 E5Episode 5
Jul 17, 20268.446 min
Gu-cheon escapes danger with Saeng-gang's help. As the king falls ill, Gu-cheon fights the evil spirit — only for a guardian spirit to stand in his way.
S1 E6Episode 6
Jul 17, 20268.250 min
During Gu-cheon's fight, Saeng-gang comes under threat — bringing them closer to the truth. But Gu-cheon loses his sight, putting their mission at risk.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The East Palace?
- The East Palace is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The East Palace are there?
- The East Palace has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The East Palace?
- The East Palace has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 17, 2026.
- Who stars in The East Palace?
- The East Palace stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Young-nam, Hong Seo-jun.
