Inside the Palace: Drama That Raises the Roof to 7 Billion Views
Think of a world where the only thing hotter than a gossip column is a mud‑sliding palace entrance. In China, the hottest trend isn’t boy‑friend drama; it’s imperial palace TV.
Plot thickens as the empire sees more back‑to‑back intrigue than a Bollywood wedding.
“The Story Of Yanxi Palace” – The Empire’s New Streaming Super‑Star
- Co‑produced by China’s premier streaming titan iQiyi and the seasoned production house Huanyu Film.
- Last Sunday, the show hit a mind‑blowing 530 million views in just one day. Remember Empresses In The Palace? That’s how it feels.
- Since going live last month, “Yanxi” has accumulated a total of 5.6 billion views—about 130 million per episode.
- The budget? Roughly 300 million yuan (about $60 million).
From Maid to Prince’s Maid—A Tale of Revenge and Red‑Ribbon Romance
The protagonist starts as a humble housemaid with a mission: uncover her sister’s mysterious death. After a whirlwind of power plays, she climbs the ladder—and lands into the emperor’s inner circle. The cast includes the glam‑star Charmaine Sheh and a cast of familiar faces.
Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Beyond
TVB has taken the reins in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia—so you’ll see the drama on those screens too. Even better, the show airs on iQiyi with back‑to‑back episodes from Tuesday to Sunday. The final curtain is slated for Aug 28.
Lawrence Wong: From Channel 8 to the Qing Court
Veteran actor Lawrence Wong (age 36) starts as a Channel 8 star and now appears as a military general in the palace saga. Pro tip: his role has earned him a staggering 5 k+ daily love letters from fans—proof that even a servant’s lineage can get fan mail.
Why the Numbers Matter
All this drama proves that while the empire’s chains were tight, the viewers’ appetite was thicker.
