Klem Shaw, an actor from modern times, wakes up as the stand-in of the missing Emperor of Argentea, controlled by the ruthless Empress Dowager. Trapped in a palace of lies, he must outwit the Empress and cunning concubines while playing the deadliest role of his life. Using his modern savvy and acting chops, he turns from a puppet into a player.
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About The Pretender Emperor
Originally from ReelShort, The Pretender Emperor is a reborn short drama that runs 82 episodes. Start to finish it's roughly 2.5 hours of viewing, so it binges fast. It has been played 1024022 times on its original app.
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Questions about The Pretender Emperor
How many episodes does The Pretender Emperor have?
The Pretender Emperor has 82 episodes. At short-drama length that's roughly 2.5 hours in total.
Where can I watch The Pretender Emperor for free?
You can watch The Pretender Emperor free on DramaPulse, in any browser on phone or desktop, with no account or app. The series originally comes from ReelShort.
What is The Pretender Emperor about?
Klem Shaw, an actor from modern times, wakes up as the stand-in of the missing Emperor of Argentea, controlled by the ruthless Empress Dowager. Trapped in a palace of lies, he must outwit the Empress and cunning concubines while playing the deadliest role of his life. Using his modern savvy and…
