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Crown of Shadows：The Empress’s Revenge

120 episodes on Melolo. We have not verified the free run yet.

Crown of Shadows：The Empress’s Revenge begins with Zhao Song, a concubine’s daughter forced into the palace as a pawn for her sister. This high-stakes revenge drama follows her meteoric rise from a substitute bride to the most powerful woman in the empire. Using her unmatched beauty and sharp wit, Zhao Song manipulates the court and captures the King’s heart, all while plotting the downfall of the family that betrayed her mother. Just as she eliminates her rivals and tastes total victory, a chilling realization strikes: the seemingly gentle Empress has been pulling the strings all along. This trending short series delivers a masterclass in emotional tension, making it a must-watch short drama for fans of palace intrigue. Will Zhao Song survive the ultimate betrayal?

Synopsis from Melolo.

The free run
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The facts

Episodes
120
Free episodes
Unverified
Locked episodes
—
Platform
Melolo
Language
EN
Approx. runtime
3 h
Rating
9.2 1,217 ratings
Entry updated
We last changed this entry on Aug 24, 2026. That is our record, not the show's release or air date — the apps do not publish those.
Free figure source
Not published by the platform

How it compares

  • At 120 episodes it is a long one — counterattack dramas we track run 64 episodes at the midpoint.

Common questions

Where can I watch Crown of Shadows：The Empress’s Revenge?

Crown of Shadows：The Empress’s Revenge is available on Melolo. We link to the official app only.

How long is Crown of Shadows：The Empress’s Revenge?

120 episodes. Short drama episodes usually run one to two minutes, so the full run is roughly 3 hours.

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