Ascent of an Empress: Story, Cast and Series Facts
Ascent of an Empress (2026): Drama, Romance. Series details, synopsis and season dates from TVmaze.
Story and premise
In a dynasty where gifted individuals are both powerful and oppressed, Ji Mingyue is forced into the role of empress as political tensions rise. Alongside Helian Jin, a member of an enslaved clan, she navigates shifting alliances, betrayal, and war. Together, they rise against corrupt officials and ultimately challenge the emperor to reshape the empire's future.
Series details
- Title: Ascent of an Empress
- Format: Scripted
- Language: Chinese
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Premiere date: 2026-04-27
- Final broadcast date listed: 2026-04-30
- Status in TVmaze: Ended
- Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
- Typical episode runtime: 18 minutes
- TVMaze ID: 91475
- TVDB ID: 476948
Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue
- Season 1: premiered 2026-04-27; final listed air date 2026-04-30; episode order: 24.
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Adapted from Ascent of an Empress on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.
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