The East Palace is now streaming on Netflix. The eight-part Korean series was released on July 17, 2026, so viewers do not need to wait for a weekly episode schedule.
What the drama is about
The story begins after a crown prince is found dead inside the palace. A curse connected to a pond spirit has haunted the royal grounds for 30 years, prompting the king to call in a spirit slayer.
Netflix describes the series as a supernatural mystery set in the Joseon era. That makes it a sageuk—a historical Korean drama—but its ghosts and fantasy rules are central to the plot. It is not presented as a literal reconstruction of one documented royal case.
Confirmed cast
- Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gu-cheon, the spirit slayer summoned to the palace.
- Roh Yoon-seo plays Saeng-gang.
- Cho Seung-woo plays the king.
- Jang Young-nam plays the queen dowager.
- Kwak Dong-yeon plays the crown prince.
Choi Jung-kyu directed the series. Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won wrote it.
Release and episode count
Netflix’s official guide confirms eight episodes, all released on July 17, 2026. The title may appear at different times depending on account region and device. Searching for the title inside Netflix is more reliable than using unofficial streaming links.
This guide is deliberately spoiler-free. Cast descriptions and the premise above come from Netflix’s official program information; later twists and ending explanations are not included.