The East Palace

The East Palace

ENDED1 Seasons8 Episodes8.3
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NetworkNetflix
First AiredJul 17, 2026
Last AiredJul 17, 2026
Created ByKwon So-ra, Seo Jae-won

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?

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Cast

Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk
Gu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seo
Roh Yoon-seo
Saeng-gang
Cho Seung-woo
Cho Seung-woo
King (Lee Yeon)
Jang Young-nam
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.
Episode 1
E1Episode 1
Jul 17, 202646m8.7
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.
Episode 2
E2Episode 2
Jul 17, 202653m8.3
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.
Episode 3
E3Episode 3
Jul 17, 202649m8.0
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.
Episode 4
E4Episode 4
Jul 17, 202654m8.0
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.
Episode 5
E5Episode 5
Jul 17, 202646m8.4
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.
Episode 6
E6Episode 6
Jul 17, 202650m8.2
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.
Episode 7
E7Episode 7
Jul 17, 202646m8.2
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.
Episode 8
E8Episode 8
Jul 17, 202659m8.0
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 after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 95 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.

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