Name: Hong Dou's Journey Through Time
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-06-06
Cast: Lin Siyi, Lin Zehui, Zhang Haocheng, Yilia, Zhu Meiji

Empress by day, TikTok star's chaos partner by night — time travel never looked this good.

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Latest Episode

Season 1 • Episode 24

Latest

Episode 24

Jun 6, 2024

Overview

Drama

After unexpectedly becoming Empress, the sharp-witted Princess Hong Dou is transported to the modern world, where she meets superstar Ye Nanchen. As they work to send her back, Ye Nanchen accidentally follows her into the past, becoming her royal consort. Together, they navigate palace intrigue and power struggles in a clever and unconventional love story.

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Content warning

time travel

power and performanceadaptability as survivallove across temporal privilegeidentity beyond titles

Standout Aspects

Writing

Modern sarcasm meets ancient court politics — surprisingly sharp.

Costume

Empress robes vs. streetwear: the real love story.

Acting

Lin Siyi's side-eye could end dynasties.

Best for:Binge·Solo·Streaming

First AiredJun 6, 2024

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes24

Top Cast

Lin Siyi

Hong Dou

Lin Zehui

Ye Nanchen

Zhang Haocheng

Li Tianxing / Second Prince

Yilia

Zhu Meiji

Fei Er / Xiao Meng

Liu Shuyuan

Xu Lai

Gao Ming

Xue Wuming

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Cultural

Part of 2024's wave of 'double time-travel' C-dramas where both leads cross eras, flipping the usual power dynamic.

Insight

The consort role reversal — a modern male celebrity becoming literal royalty's accessory — quietly satirizes both idol culture and historical gender dynamics.