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The Palace Gambit (2025)

TV Series ★ 6.0

Drama

Two sisters enter the palace and quickly earn the emperor’s favor, but their rise ends in tragedy when the elder sister—pregnant with the heir—is killed in a palace scheme. Left with nothing, the younger sister Lu Jiuning hides her grief and, as a lowly palace maid, carefully plots her revenge. Moving between rival consorts and imperial power, she wages a quiet but ruthless battle to avenge her sister’s death.

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November 24, 2025
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Zheng Qiuhong Zheng Qiuhong Lu Jiuning Aaron Deng Aaron Deng Yun Mi Zhang Wanying Zhang Wanying Song Wan'er Zhao Qiyue Zhao Qiyue Consort Shu Shen Zhiyi Shen Zhiyi Consort Chun Luo Yutian Luo Yutian Shen Zhaoyi Zhu Yunlong Zhu Yunlong Emperor

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What is The Palace Gambit about?
Two sisters enter the palace and quickly earn the emperor’s favor, but their rise ends in tragedy when the elder sister—pregnant with the heir—is killed in a palace scheme. Left with nothing, the younger sister Lu Jiuning hides her grief and, as a lowly palace maid, carefully plots her revenge. Moving between rival consorts and imperial power, she wages a quiet but ruthless battle to avenge her sister’s death.
Who stars in The Palace Gambit?
The Palace Gambit stars Zheng Qiuhong, Aaron Deng, Zhang Wanying, Zhao Qiyue.
When was The Palace Gambit released?
The Palace Gambit is a 2025 drama series.
Where can I watch The Palace Gambit?
You can watch The Palace Gambit with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.