TV ShowEndedHunan TelevisionAction & AdventureDrama

Scarlet Heart

2011 – 2012 · 45m per ep · 15 · 普通话 · China

Zhang Xiao, a 21st-century woman, is transported back to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign after a bizarre accident. She awakens in the body of Maertai Rouxi, a teenage nobleman's daughter, and must navigate life in a past world shaped by her mysterious connection to this historical figure.

8.1(201 reviews)

13.4221% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 10, 2011
Last air date: May 9, 2014
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 80
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: 普通话
Country: China
Network / platform: Hunan Television
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: 15
Production companies: Tangren Media

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Keywords

chinabased on novel or booktime travelromancesibling rivalryhistoricalpower strugglehistorical drama17th centuryqing dynastyreverse haremchinese historykangxi emperor

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2011 · 39 episodes

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Cast

Liu Shishi

Zhang Xiao

Nicky Wu

Yin Zheng

Sun Yizhou

Kang Sihan

Damian Lau Chung-Yan

Kang Zhentian

Jiang Jinfu

Kang Siyu

Annie Liu Xin-You

Ma Yinuo

Ye Zuxin

Jack

Julia Ye

Meng Xinyi

Sean Chen

Huang Di

Yu Yonghai

Yin Zheng Gui [Youth]

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Reviews & ratings

8.1

201 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera7.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim8.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel9.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong8.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful