Movies and TvShows featuring "court-intrigue" theme.

Joy of Life is a TV show set in ancient China that follows the journey of Fan Xian, a young man with a mysterious past. As he enters the royal palace and becomes entangled in political intrigue, Fan Xian discovers love, friendship, and his own hidden powers. With the backdrop of a fictional kingdom, the story explores themes of power struggle, court intrigue, and the fight against corruption.

The Story of Ming Lan follows the journey of a young woman named Ming Lan in medieval China. She navigates through court intrigue, evil mother-in-law, and the greed of those around her. Ming Lan deals with marriage proposals, sister rivalry, and the challenges of a high society life. She must also face palace intrigues and conspiracy while seeking happiness and love amidst the chaos.

The life of an intelligent and kind woman who becomes a concubine of the inner court whose love for the people enables her to do great things for the country.

Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.

Growing up in a family of physicians, Tan Yun Xian was adored by her grandparents for her intellect, curiosity and medical acumen. Despite the many barriers for female physicians in ancient China, Yun Xian nevertheless proved herself to be a skilled family and female doctor — and ultimately the most famous female doctor of the Ming Dynasty.

Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.

Nirvana in Fire is a TV show set in ancient China, revolving around the protagonist seeking justice and revenge. The plot is filled with political intrigue, court conspiracies, and martial arts battles. The story follows the tragic hero as he navigates the royal palace, uncovering secrets and facing challenges to restore justice to the kingdom.

In the Tang Dynasty, a skilled fighter and former detective is tasked with solving a mystery and preventing a terror act in the royal palace. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of conspiracy and must navigate the dangerous waters of the court, harem, and royal politics to protect the prince and maintain order.

The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. King Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son Ying Ji. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) in China’s history.

The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?

The Princess Weiyoung is a historical romance drama set in ancient China. The story follows the journey of a young princess who seeks revenge for the death of her family and fights for love amidst court intrigue and power struggles. With a hidden identity, she navigates the palace intrigues while facing jealous rivals and falling in love. Will she be able to achieve her revenge and find true love?

Jodha & Akbar is a historical drama TV show set in the 16th-century Mughal Empire. It revolves around the marriage of Jodha, a Rajput princess, to Akbar, the Muslim emperor of India. The show explores their love story, court intrigue, and the challenges they face in maintaining peace and harmony in a diverse kingdom.

Feng Qingchen is a sorceress of Mingyi Tower, the secret organisation tasked with protecting the royal family. Yuan Ling is a prince from Western Wei, a ruling kingdom during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Yuan Zhan, the seventh prince, is Yuan Ling’s biggest competitor in both power and love. After getting to know each other, Feng Qingchen is impressed by Yuan Ling’s abilities and suppresses her feelings for the sake of seeing him ascend his rightful position. Despite Qingchen’s contributions to the kingdom, the court is vehemently against Yuan Ling marrying a woman who dabbles in black magic. Yuan Zhan launches a coup on the day of the wedding ceremony, and Qingchen uses her powers to reset the universe in an effort to prevent further bloodshed. Will Qingchen succeed to heal the rift between Yuan Ling and Yuan Zhan? Will Yuan Ling and Yuan Zhan be able to join hands and overthrow the corrupt officials, and eventually return peace to the land? Will the love between Qingchen and Yuan Ling prevail?

Mo Liancheng, the 8th prince of Dongyue, is forced to marry Qu Taner, who loves his elder brother, Mo Yihuai. After a failed suicide attempt, Qu Taner wakes up with another soul inside her, causing her personality to shift. As Mo Liancheng grows suspicious, he falls for Xiao Tan, the modern soul, while she tries to return to her world.

As a lowly servant's daughter, Wei Zifu does not have many means, yet she is undeniably beautiful and virtuous. When she is later recruited to entertain Princess Pingyang, she immediately captivates the attention of the court, including Emperor Wu Liu Che. Zifu's life soon changes in an unexpected way when she becomes Liu Che's beloved empress, but can Zifu's innocence and purity survive in a high society filled with disingenuous courtiers and intentions?

A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.

Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is a melodrama TV show that follows the story of a woman who time travels from the present day to the Goryeo dynasty. She becomes involved in a power struggle within the royal family and finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle. As she navigates through the political intrigue and forbidden love, she must also confront the challenges of living in a different time period. The show explores themes of romance, tragedy, and the struggle for power.

Sound of the Desert traces the fate of Xin Yue, a young orphan who was adopted by the nomadic Xiongnu tribe. When political turmoil forces Xin Yue to flee, she finds herself in the company of two very different, but alluring men: Mo Xun, a kind soul, and Wei Wu Ji, a cold general. As Xin Yue travels throughout a vast desert of possibilities, she must ask herself who she loves most in this delicate dance of love.

During the reign of Emperor Shang of Tang, Lee Longgei and his aunt Princess Taiping launch a coup that kills ambitious power-seeking Empress Wai, restoring Prince of Xiang, Li Dan to his throne. The palace appears to be returning to peace, but beneath the palace's tranquil facade lurks an undercurrent of tension. Some people act against their conscience for power, while others give up everything else for the sake of their loved ones. Deep in the palace, layers upon layers of secrets are exposed.

Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Won, crown prince, has a sweet appearance hiding a lust for conquest. He is best friends with Rin, an elegant man of royal descent and Won's bodyguard. When beautiful San, the sole daughter of the wealthiest man in the nation, enters the lives of the two young men, the three at first become friends but a tragic romance ensues afterwards. Based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-Ryung.