

The Shadow Sovereign
2026-07-23 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
A low-born scholar rises to power to avenge his father, only to find an unexpected alliance and deep love with the defiant princess he once vowed to destroy.
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- Shanghai Kuanyu Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
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- China
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Li HongyiShen Xiao
Kong Xue'erPrincess Zhaoyang
Liu XuweiCui Jinzhi
Hana LinPrincess AnleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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