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The East Palace
"Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth."
Overview
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?
Status
Ended
Created By
Kwon So-ra, Seo Jae-won
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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.
Episodes
Episode 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Top Cast
Nam Joo-hyuk
Gu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seo
Saeng-gang
Cho Seung-woo
King (Lee Yeon)
Jang Young-nam
Queen Dowager
