S01E0146:591. Episode 1After 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.
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8 episodes · since July 17, 2026
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.
S01E0146:591. Episode 1After 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.
S01E0253:452. Episode 2After 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.
S01E0349:033. Episode 3The 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.
S01E0454:044. Episode 4Gu-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.
S01E0546:465. Episode 5Gu-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.
S01E0650:126. Episode 6During 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.
S01E0746:187. Episode 7The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.
S01E0859:478. Episode 8Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?Where to stream The East Palace Season 1
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About season 1
Season 1 of The East Palace has 8 episodes, aired from July 17, 2026 to July 17, 2026 on Netflix. Episodes run 50 minutes on average. The highest rated episode is “Episode 1” (S01E01, 8.7/10).
Frequently asked questions about The East Palace Season 1
How many episodes are in The East Palace Season 1?
The East Palace Season 1 has 8 episodes.
When did The East Palace Season 1 air?
The first episode aired on July 17, 2026 and the last one on July 17, 2026.
Where to watch The East Palace Season 1 online?
In the United States, The East Palace is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Availability of each season depends on the platform.