# The Pretender Emperor

> 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.

- Type: short drama (vertical series)
- Page: https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/519-the-pretender-emperor
- Episodes: 82
- Released: 2025-12-16
- Language: en
- Platforms: Reelshort
- Tags: Male, Drama, Rags to Riches, Period Drama, Conspiracy, Intimate, Offbeat, China, Back in Time, All Ages, Royalty/Nobility, Harem, Reverse Harem, Rebirth, Time Travel, Playing Dumb, Romantic, Absurd, Revenge, Female

## Where to watch

- [Reelshort](https://www.reelshort.com/movie/the-pretender-emperor-6937be183ec117888d00e7cf)

## Cast

No cast added yet.

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Source: ShortDramaDB v2, https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/519-the-pretender-emperor. Last updated 2026-11-15.