The East Palace

Name: The East Palace
Genre: Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2026-07-17
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Young-nam

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 8.1

The East Palace is a mystery and action-adventure series on Netflix that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredJul 17, 2026

Last AiredJul 17, 2026

GenreMystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Created ByKwon So-ra, Seo Jae-won

Original Title동궁

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionShow Runners, IMAGINUS

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?

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Cast

Nam Joo-hyuk

Gu-cheon

Roh Yoon-seo

Saeng-gang

Cho Seung-woo

King

Jang Young-nam

Queen Dowager

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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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.

E1Episode 1

Jul 17, 202646m★ 8.7

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.

E2Episode 2

Jul 17, 202653m★ 7.9

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.

E3Episode 3

Jul 17, 202649m★ 7.9

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.

E4Episode 4

Jul 17, 202654m★ 8.0

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.

E5Episode 5

Jul 17, 202646m★ 8.0

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.

E6Episode 6

Jul 17, 202650m★ 7.7

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.

E7Episode 7

Jul 17, 202646m★ 7.7

The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.

E8Episode 8

Jul 17, 202659m★ 7.6

Chaos 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?

About The East Palace

The East Palace is a mystery, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Jul 17, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. The East Palace has ended. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 116 votes. The cast includes Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Young-nam. Created by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won.