Series

The Last Empress

★ 6.0(25)201835m1 season

The Last Empress is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Asia Premium Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch The Last Empress

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Creator: Park Young-soo, Kim Soon-ok
Release date: 2018-11-21
Runtime: 35m
Language: Korean
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 52
Network: SBS
Status: Ended
Country: South Korea
Studio: SM Life Design Group

About The Last Empress

The Last Empress is a 2018 web series in the Drama, Action & Adventure and Mystery genres, created by Park Young-soo and Kim Soon-ok, starring Jang Na-ra, Choi Jin-hyuk and Shin Sung-rok. It spans 1 season and 52 episodes, and originally aired on SBS. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Empress in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.

Seasons (1)

Season 152 eps · 2018

Cast

Jang Na-ra

Oh Ssu-Ni

Choi Jin-hyuk

Na Wang-shik

Shin Sung-rok

Lee Hyuk

Lee Elijah

Min Yoo-ra

Shin Eun-kyung

Empress Dowager Kang

Oh Seung-yun

Yi-Yoon

Oh Ah-Rin

A-Ri

Park Won-sook

Grand Empress Dowager Jo

Lee Hee-jin

Princess Soo-jin

Shin Go-eun

Queen So-Heon

Yoon Da-hoon

Oh Geum-Mo

Stephanie Lee

Oh Hel-Ro

Themes & keywords

love trianglequeenmonarchyrevengemurderromanceunrequited loveempressalternative realitydouble identityalternate universesuspense

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Empress in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Last Empress on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Asia Premium Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Last Empress on Netflix?+

Yes — The Last Empress is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How many seasons of The Last Empress are there?+

The Last Empress has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Last Empress?+

The Last Empress stars Jang Na-ra, Choi Jin-hyuk, Shin Sung-rok, Lee Elijah and Shin Eun-kyung.

When did The Last Empress come out?+

The Last Empress is a 2018 web series created by Park Young-soo and Kim Soon-ok.

What genre is The Last Empress?+

The Last Empress is Drama, Action & Adventure and Mystery series.

Who created The Last Empress?+

The Last Empress was created by Park Young-soo and Kim Soon-ok.