The East Palace

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 17, 2026
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Maddy Casale
    Jul 17, 2026
    80
    The East Palace has enough intrigue, stunning cinematography, and committed worldbuilding to hook viewers on the first episode and immerse you in its twisting tale.
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Kelcie Mattson
    Jul 17, 2026
    80
    The momentum driving its intriguing start doesn't waver, but the mix of bloodthirsty scheming, supernatural horror, and royal family drama truly kicks off like a rocket launch at the halfway point.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Rendy Jones
    Jul 17, 2026
    63
    Ultimately, “The East Palace,” in all its genre‑bending, demon‑slaying glory, does a fine job as a fun genre K‑drama. If something like “KPop Demon Hunters” was your gateway to Korean folklore and mythology, this makes for a solid follow‑up to expand your palette on the creatures rooted in the culture.
  5. Screen Rant
    Reviewed by: Shealyn Scott
    Jul 17, 2026
    90
    All in all, the first half of The East Palace is a stupendous bout of supernatural fun, but no viewer will be fully content until they've devoured every second of Netflix's newest K-drama.