the imperial doctress is a China drama released in 2016 rated 7.8/10 with 50 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 5,020 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | HistoricalDramaMedical |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Steve Cheng, Lee Kwok Lap, Ho Chun Wah |
| Main Cast | Wallace Huo, Liu Shi Shi, Huang Xuan |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Set in the Ming Dynasty under the rule of Emperor Zhu Qi Zhen when women doctors were not in practice, Hang Yun Xian comes from a long line of medical practitioners, her family having served as court physicians for several generations. However, ever since her grandfather was falsely accused of medical malpractice, the family stopped practicing medicine and changed their name from Tan to Hang. Yet, Yun Xian is determined to learn medicine and so she does it in secret, except things become difficult when she crosses paths with the Emperor Qi Zhen and his brother Qi Zhu capturing the hearts of both men, thus starting a love story spanning several decades.
Critical Reception
the imperial doctress has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,522 ratings. It is ranked #2,975 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the imperial doctress?
the imperial doctress has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,522 ratings.
How many episodes does the imperial doctress have?
the imperial doctress has 50 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is the imperial doctress?
the imperial doctress is a Historical, Drama, Medical drama from China.
Who are the main actors in the imperial doctress?
The main cast of the imperial doctress includes Wallace Huo, Liu Shi Shi, Huang Xuan.
When was the imperial doctress released?
the imperial doctress was released in 2016 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.