The Princess's Gambit
In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Trailer
Trailer [English Subtitles]
Where to Watch(AU)
Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Cast
Liu Xueyi
Meng Ziyi
Gao Han
Liu Lingzi
Bian Cheng
Fan Jingwen
Wang Jiaxuan
Xu Jingya
Zhang Lei
Maggie Huang
Zhu Jian
Shao Weitong
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure
Seasons
1.Episode 1
6.025-06-202540mOn her way to be married, Jiang Taohua meets Shen Zaiye. Later, fearing the wedding might be called off, she resolves to take action.
2.Episode 2
25-06-202540mJiang Taohua marries Shen Zaiye willingly, but he suspects she may have ulterior motives. On their wedding day, he sets a trap to humiliate her.
3.Episode 3
25-06-202542mJiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye test each other in a tense standoff. After Xue Ran is killed, Shen Zai Ye takes swift action.
4.Episode 4
25-06-202548mJiang Tao Hua escapes from the Crown Prince's residence and seeks help from Mu Wu Xia. She then offers to help Shen Zai Ye take on Meng Zhen Zhen.
5.Episode 5
26-06-202541mJiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye come up with a scheme. On the wedding day, Meng Zhen Zhen stirs trouble, and Jiang Tao Hua waits for an opportunity.
6.Episode 6
26-06-202541mShen Zai Ye places Meng Zhen Zhen under house arrest. The Crown Prince tries to bring him down — but Shen uncovers the source of the counterfeit money.
7.Episode 7
27-06-202540mJiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye investigate a gambling house. Unaware that danger is closing in, they elude the Crown Prince.
8.Episode 8
27-06-202547mThe Crown Prince destroys the evidence. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye stumble upon some counterfeit money and decide to investigate.
9.Episode 9
28-06-202542mXiang Qing Ying and Mu Wu Xia follow Shen Zai Ye's tracks into the mountains — and find Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua.
10.Episode 10
28-06-202542mWith their whereabouts discovered, Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye distract the ambushers while Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying lead the villagers to safety.
11.Episode 11
29-06-202546mShen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua discover the location of the silver mine and relocate the planned hunt. Meng Huai Jin schemes against them.
12.Episode 12
29-06-202544mXiang Qing Ying comforts Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua are trapped. After escaping, they decide to team up to confront Empress Lu.
13.Episode 13
30-06-202546mShen Zai Ye is ambushed in the mine — but Mu Wu Xia comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Jiang Tao Hua takes bold risks to earn Shen Zai Ye's trust.
14.Episode 14
01-07-202543mAfter defeating the Crown Prince, Shen Zai Ye continues dealing with the Meng family and grows closer to Jiang Tao Hua.
15.Episode 15
01-07-202550mMeng Zhen Zhen unsuccessfully tries to poison Shen Zai Ye, who takes this opportunity to wipe out other threats hiding within his household.
16.Episode 16
02-07-202540mJiang Tao Hua makes a shocking discovery. Shen Zai Ye targets a key enemy but is injured trying to capture them.
17.Episode 17
02-07-202542mXiang Qing Ying befriends Li Jiao Han, and Mu Wu Xia becomes jealous. Jiang Tao Hua confides in Shen Zai Ye, who chooses to trust her.
18.Episode 18
03-07-202544mJiang Tao Hua saves Mu Wu Xia, but Shen Zai Ye misunderstands the situation. Later, Shen Zai Ye rescues Jiang Tao Hua.
19.Episode 19
03-07-202542mShen Zai Ye learns the truth and struggles with remorse. Jiang Tao Hua awakens from her coma only to find she suffers from amnesia.
20.Episode 20
04-07-202543mShen Zai Ye reunites with Jiang Tao Hua, yet she remains cold toward him. Shen Zai Ye traps the delegation from Beiyuan, and Empress Lu suddenly shows up.
21.Episode 21
04-07-202539mShen Zai Ye becomes aware of Jiang Tao Hua's amnesia and decides to help her recover her memory. Jiang Tao Hua discovers a new clue in the secret room.
22.Episode 22
05-07-202537mThe villainous Meng Zhen Zhen kidnaps Jiang Tao Hua. After learning about this, Shen Zai Ye rushes to her rescue.
23.Episode 23
05-07-202545mJiang Tao Hua unexpectedly regains her memory. Li Jiao Han dies, and Shen Zai Ye seizes the opportunity to restore the imperial examination.
24.Episode 24
06-07-202539mEmpress Lu begins implementing her plan. Jiang Tao Hua tries to cut ties with Shen Zai Ye. Meanwhile, Mu Wu Yin plots with Meng Zhen Zhen.
25.Episode 25
06-07-202539mMu Wu Xia is charged for the murder of the Second Prince and placed under house arrest. Shen Zai Ye secretly investigates the case.
26.Episode 26
07-07-202541mShen Zai Ye remains skeptical about the murder of the Second Prince. Meng Zhen Zhen strikes a deal with him.
27.Episode 27
08-07-202544mShen Zai Ye forces Mu Wu Yin to drop out of the imperial examination. Mu Wu Yin decides to target Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye heads to Beiyuan for the antidote.
28.Episode 28
09-07-202538mJiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye rush to Luocheng. Empress Lu teams up with Mu Wu Yin to sabotage their plans, and involves Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying.
29.Episode 29
10-07-202537mJiang Tao Hua is attacked — but Shen Zai Ye comes to the rescue. Together, they uncover a new secret.
30.Episode 30
10-07-202544mWhen explosions rock the city, Empress Lu escapes. She then seals the city off — but Shen Zai Ye leads the rest of the inhabitants to break out.
31.Episode 31
11-07-202539mMu Wu Xia presents evidence of Mu Wu Yin's treason. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye pledge their love to each other. Mu Wu Yin imprisons Empress Lu.
32.Episode 32
11-07-202545mThe King of Qi is forced to yield to Mu Wu Yin. Shen Zai Ye and Mu Wu Xia mobilize troops to rescue him. Empress Lu is exposed at the succession ceremony.
33.Episode 33
11-07-202541mMu Wu Yin and Empress Lu are toppled. Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying pledge their love. Meng Zhong Yan confesses — then kills himself.
34.Episode 34
11-07-202539mShen Zai Ye unveils his true identity, vindicating the Xie family. Empress Lu reemerges and attempts to stir up trouble again.
35.Episode 35
11-07-202544mJiang Tao Hua passes Qian Mo Chen's test. Shen Zai Ye is poisoned while testing some medicine, leaving Jiang Tao Hua heartbroken and helpless.
36.Episode 36
11-07-202541mShen Zai Ye sets a trap to lure Empress Lu. Qian Mo Chen and Empress Lu die together. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua finally get married.