S01E0133:221. A Luncheon with the EmperorIn the present, mysterious skeletal remains are found on Ehwa Palace grounds with a necklace worth 2.2 million dollars thought to be a gift of the Emperor to the…Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0133:221. A Luncheon with the EmperorIn the present, mysterious skeletal remains are found on Ehwa Palace grounds with a necklace worth 2.2 million dollars thought to be a gift of the Emperor to the…
S01E0227:522. The Emperor’s Day OffAfter saving the Emperor's life, Sunny safely returns home. The assailant is apprehended, and the Emperor and the Empress Dowager learn that he is the brother of Kang…
S01E0330:103. A Hit-and-RunThe Emperor hits and kills Wang Shik's mother with his car. With Wang Shik just behind him, the Emperor loads her body and escapes. Yu Ra convinces him to trust her and…
S01E0431:214. The Yellow TruckYu Ra confesses to the hit-and-run accident and tries to stage her death, but the Emperor and his guards rescue her just in time. In the aftermath of securing his alibi…
S01E0530:155. The Empress Dowager Underestimates Ms. MinAs the Imperial Family gathers to celebrate the Grand Empress Dowager's World Peace Award, Oh Sunny appears on behalf of the Empress Dowager's request to put on a show…
S01E0630:536. The Emperor Starts to Court Oh SunnyWith substantial evidence of the hit-and-run accident in her hands, the Empress Dowager reclaims her power over the Emperor and blackmails him to marry Oh Sunny…
S01E0731:477. Wedding PreparationsTransformed and well-trained, Na Wang Shik, who is now Chun Woo Bin, gets one step closer to fulfilling his revenge. The Emperor hires him as an Imperial Guard…
S01E0830:308. The WeddingAs the nation watches the extravagant wedding, the elevated platform Sunny stands on breaks and sets on fire. Just as the situation gets dire, the new Imperial guard…
S01E0931:369. Tell Me It’s Not TrueWithout knowing Yu Ra's devious ways, Wang Shik contacts her to meet face to face. When he approaches her, he gets a glimpse of Ma Pil and decides to abort for Yu Ra's…
S01E1030:0710. Wang Shik’s RageAfter finding out the people involved, Wang Shik returns to Bichido and swears to kill Pil Joo, the Emperor, and Yu Ra. He also tries to abandon Dong Shik, Yo Ra's son…
S01E1131:2111. Betrayal in the PalaceThe Grand Empress Dowager overhears Yu Ra and the Emperor talking and learns of their secret. She forbids their love and demands Yu Ra to leave the palace. Later, the…
S01E1230:4312. Pil Joo Finds Wang ShikKnowing how the Empress must feel, the Grand Empress Dowager spends the day with her and invites her father to the palace. Pil Joo searches through Woo Bin's quarters…
S01E1330:1313. The Empress Finds Out About the Emperor and Yu RaWhen the Empress sees the Emperor and Ms. Min together kissing on a cruise ship, she realizes she had been a fool but decides to hear him out. The Empress Dowager tracks…
S01E1430:0614. The Prince is in TownAfter talking to the Prince over the phone in after seven years, the Emperor starts to worry. Knowing that the presence of the Prince is a direct threat to his position…
S01E1530:4815. Wang Shik Betrays the EmpressWhile trying to catch the Emperor in the act, the Empress gets entangled in a predicament of her own, putting her loyalty to the Emperor in question. Wang Shik betrays…
S01E1631:4616. The Grand Empress Dowager’s DownfallTrying to uncover the truth behind the death of late Empress So Hyun, Sunny discovers that Ari is the Emperor's daughter and Kang Hee, the nanny, is her mother. Wang…
S01E1731:5217. Who Killed the Grand Empress Dowager?The Grand Empress Dowager is found dead, and an investigation of her murder begins. The police question each member of the Imperial Family, but none of them confess to…
S01E1830:4518. The Empress is Arrested for MurderMs. Hong takes the envelope given by the Grand Empress Dowager containing evidence of the Imperial Family's corruption to the Prime Minister, but it never reaches him…
S01E1933:1119. Baek Ho Enlightens the EmpressTrying to clear her name, the Empress returns to the palace to retrieve a recording device she had hidden in the Emperor's chamber. She barely escapes the Emperor and…
S01E2027:3620. Ms. Hong’s ConfessionWithout knowing the authorities were tapping the phones, the Empress makes a call to her family and gets caught. But before she makes it into the police station, Ms…
S01E2130:5421. The Empress Returns to the PalaceWhile the Emperor tries to restore his name to the people, Sunny appears boldly before him and forgives him publicly and asks to start again. Reluctantly, without an…
S01E2231:0022. The Empress Goes LivePrince Yoon gives Baek Ho the late Empress So Hyun's diary to help uncover the truth. The Empress starts to broadcast a live show and causes an uproar within the palace…
S01E2330:0623. Wang Shik Saves His BrotherWhen Woo Bin arrives at the hospital, Baek Ho tells the Empress that Woo Bin is Wang Shik and that his true identity must stay a secret. Luckily, a contact within the…
S01E2430:1724. Yu Ra’s DemiseWang Shik learns from So Jin that a court lady had tried the food made by the Empress for the Grand Empress Dowager before her death and is now missing. With this new…
S01E2530:1925. The Prince ReturnsWhen the Emperor tells the Empress Dowager that he had taken care of Yu Ra without her consent, she smiles and embraces him. She then tells him of her decision to…
S01E2630:2526. Where Is My Mother’s Corpse?Wang Shik begins to taunt the Emperor and Yu Ra and lets them know that he is alive and looking for his mother's corpse. The Empress discovers that the diary of the late…
S01E2732:3527. Yu Ra’s Cry for MercyThe Emperor brings back Yu Ra and forces her to make false statements accusing the Empress Dowager of murdering the Grand Empress Dowager. Sunny also confronts the…
S01E2828:1428. Wang Shik Mourns at His Mother’s SideWang Shik calls the Emperor again threatening to know where his mother's body is, and Woo Bin persuades the Emperor to make a deal with Yu Ra. Woo Bin releases Yu Ra…
S01E2938:4029. The Emperor’s JealousyWang Shik recovers his mother's body and gives her a proper goodbye. He promises her that he will punish those who are responsible for her death. Sunny stays close by…
S01E3023:1330. An Antique ClockPrince Yoon charges into the Emperor's chamber and yells in disgust of the incident that took Sunny's mother's life to save the Emperor. After learning this fact, the…
S01E3133:3531. The ScandalThe Empress recovers from the Empress Dowager's attempt to kill her, but it leaves her family outraged and wanting revenge. Sunny learns that Prince Yoon is helping to…
S01E3227:4932. Prince Yoon Lights the Powder KegThe hospital director kills himself to stop the truth from coming out, Prince Yoon publishes the second part of his novel depicting the death of Empress So Hyun, and…
S01E3333:4333. Peanut Butter CookiesChief Chun proclaims his desire for the Empress in front of the Emperor, but the Empress rebukes his words for his sake. The Empress Dowager swaps cookies made by the…
S01E3427:0434. Yu Ra’s EscapeAfter calling the Empress Dowager, Chief Joo helps Yu Ra escape from Sunil Mental Hospital. Yu Ra promises the Empress Dowager to give her Na Wang Shik and informs her…
S01E3535:1835. The Emperor Abandons the EmpressAs the Emperor reads from Vincent Lee's book, the Empress Dowager screams for him to stop. Soon after, Chief Byun enters the room and demands to know the truth behind…
S01E3626:5236. Yu Ra Teams Up with the Empress DowagerYu Ra intends to keep her promise to the Empress Dowager and fetches Dong Shik to the palace hoping to lure in Wang Shik. The Emperor finishes reading Vincent Lee's book…
S01E3734:5837. Princess Ari is Promised to Become the Empress RegnantPrincess Ari jumps up and down in joy after being told by Kang Hee that she will be the empress regnant very soon. Princess Ari keeps her joy in secret but ends up…
S01E3827:2738. Woo Bin Runs Away With the EmpressThe Empress Dowager orders Woo Bin to run away with the Empress in the middle of the night. Woo Bin tells the Empress of this, but she decides to play along with the…
S01E3932:5339. The Empress Regains Control of the PalaceWhen the Emperor is about to pull the trigger, Woo Bin promises to bring him Wang Shik. The Empress blackmails the Empress Dowager and regains command of the palace…
S01E4029:0640. The Prime Minister Loses His EdgeTo ensure the promise of Princess Ari becoming the empress regnant, Kang Hee gives her recorded testimony of seeing Emperor Lee Hyuk of killing Empress So Hyun to the…
S01E4134:4041. Gifts From the EmperorWoo Bin reveals his true identity to Yu Ra, but he doesn't kill her. He takes her to Kang Joo Seung to help him remember the past. The Emperor, who is now free from his…
S01E4226:5442. Joo Seung Starts to RememberJoo Seung remembers the day he was supposed to meet Yu Ra and explains it to her in detail. Princess So Jin asks Woo Bin desperately to get back together, and later…
S01E4334:0443. An Investigation of Prince Yoon’s AttackerAll the evidence found in the investigation of Prince Yoon's attacker points to the Emperor. However, the Empress suspects it was Kang Hee. But with Princess Ari as her…
S01E4426:4344. A Trap for Kang HeeThe Empress and the Emperor set up a trap for Kang Hee. With so much on the line, Kang Hee takes the bait. When she couldn't look any guiltier of being Prince Yoon's…
S01E4532:3745. Wang Shik Starts His RevengeTo save Dong Shik and the rest of the imperial guards' lives, Wang Shik withdraws his gun and submits to the Emperor's wishes. However, when taken away by the Emperor's…
S01E4628:1946. The Emperor Returns to the PalaceThe Empress Dowager is shocked to hear of the Emperor's return unscathed. When she talks to him, she tells him to divorce the Empress immediately, but the Emperor tells…
S01E4733:5747. Michelle Arrives at the PalaceMichelle, the former empress under Emperor Lee Jeong's rule 30 years ago, arrives at the palace to appoint the legal proxy for the Crown Princess, stunning everyone…
S01E4827:2048. Sunny Is Appointed as the Crown PrinceThe Emperor regrets getting mad at the Empress and begs her not to leave him as she sleeps. Michelle announces Empress Oh Sunny to be the Crown Princess' proxy and tells…
S01E4932:3849. Michelle Reinstates Hyuk As the EmperorThe Emperor and Prince Yoon catch Kang Hee red-handed admitting to killing Joo Seung, but she reveals that it was the Empress Dowager's decree. Prince Yoon surprises the…
S01E5029:3950. The Emperor’s 10-Year Anniversary CelebrationKnowing that Sunny planned to reveal everything during his 10-year-anniversary as the emperor, he asks her for her forgiveness one last time before he locks her up. On…
S01E5134:0551. The Emperor’s VengeanceSunny recuperates from the blast with Hyuk at her side. When she wakes, he tells her that it was Na Wang Shik who was behind the attack. Later, at a press conference…
S01E5227:4752. The Fall of the Imperial FamilyWith the Emperor dead, the Empress Dowager rushes to make her escape from the palace. As she is about to leave, Kang Hee confronts her. Unaware of the police and media…Where to stream The Last Empress
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The Last Empress synopsis
In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.
The Last Empress cast
Jang Na-raOh Ssu-Ni · 52 ep.
Choi Jin-hyukNa Wang-shik · 52 ep.
Shin Sung-rokLee Hyuk · 52 ep.
Lee ElijahMin Yoo-ra · 52 ep.
Shin Eun-kyungEmpress Dowager Kang · 52 ep.
Oh Seung-yunYi-Yoon · 52 ep.
Oh Ah-RinA-Ri · 52 ep.
Park Won-sookGrand Empress Dowager Jo · 52 ep.
Lee Hee-jinPrincess Soo-jin · 52 ep.
Shin Go-eunQueen So-Heon · 52 ep.
Yoon Da-hoonOh Geum-Mo · 52 ep.
Stephanie LeeOh Hel-Ro · 52 ep.
Hwang Young-heeBaek Do-Hee · 52 ep.
Ko Se-wonPrime Minister · 52 ep.
Tae Hang-hoNa Wang-Sik (ep.1-4) · 52 ep.
Kim Dong-KyuHwanghooui Poomkyeok · 52 ep.About the series The Last Empress
The Last Empress is a series (drama and action & adventure) created by Park Young-soo and Kim Soon-ok, airing on SBS since 2018. It has 1 season and 52 episodes of about 35 minutes each. The series ended on February 21, 2019. Cast members include Jang Na-ra, Choi Jin-hyuk and Shin Sung-rok. It is rated 6.3/10 by 27 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about The Last Empress
Where to watch The Last Empress online?
In the United States, The Last Empress is available with a subscription on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea, for free with ads on Rakuten Viki (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of The Last Empress are there?
The Last Empress has 1 season for a total of 52 episodes.
Has The Last Empress ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on February 21, 2019.
Who stars in The Last Empress?
The lead actors are Jang Na-ra (Oh Ssu-Ni), Choi Jin-hyuk (Na Wang-shik), Shin Sung-rok (Lee Hyuk), Lee Elijah (Min Yoo-ra), Shin Eun-kyung (Empress Dowager Kang).
