Simply Media plots with EMPRESSES IN THE PALACE (review)

Intrigue in the Forbidden City's imperial harem abounds in eighteenth century China in this lavish but juicy soap opera as a reluctant new courtesan learns to maneuver her way through the various levels of society within the kingdom and survive backstabbing plots, attempted murders, and the machinations of others for advancement.  Seventy-six forty-five minute episodes have been edited down to six ninety-minute episodes for English audiences.

REVIEW LINK: Simply Media (UK) Region 2 PAL DVD (DVDBeaver)

EMPRESSES IN THE PALACE DVD specs:

• Six ninety-minute episodes on three dual-layer DVDs
• 16:9 anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen
• Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
• Optional English subtitles