The East Palace
Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth.
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Overview
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?
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Nam Joo-hyuk
Gu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seo
Saeng-gang
Cho Seung-woo
King
Jang Young-nam
Queen Dowager
Hong Seo-jun
Chief Eunuch Kim
Choi Hyuk-joo
Lady Jang
Kwak Dong-yeon
Crown Prince
Choi So-yul
Saeng-gang (child)
Hwang Young-hee
Royal Noble Consort Choi
Lee Hong-nae
Shaman
Kim Ji-yul
Ji-yul
Tae In-ho
Prince Ik-sang
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Frequently Asked Questions
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?
The East Palace has 1 season with 8 episodes.
The East Palace premiered on July 17, 2026.
No, The East Palace has ended. The final episode aired on July 17, 2026.
The East Palace originally aired on Netflix. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The East Palace was created by Kwon So-ra.
The East Palace has a rating of 8.1/10 based on user reviews.
The East Palace is classified as Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.