Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top — episode 1.
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Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top
Historical
Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top, at a glance
Episode count, free starters, genre, release — everything you need to decide before you tap play.
Episodes
89
12 are free to start
Genre
Historical
Revenge, Historical, Strong Heroine
Views
446.9K
How many people have watched it
Released
Apr 2026
When the series went live
What it's about
The hook.
Rose Yale, the daughter of a commander’s concubine, endures bullying at home and tragically loses her elder sister, who tried to shield her. To protect herself and the people she loves, Rose gets herself into the palace and rises against the noble consorts led by the Reeds. With her cunning, she eventually wins the emperor’s heart and defeats the other consorts, ultimately triumphing over the Reeds.
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Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top — episode 1.
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Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top questions
Where can I watch Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top episode 1?
On DramaVibe — iOS or Android. Open the app, find the series, hit play. Episode 1 is free.
Is episode 1 free?
Yes. 12 episodes are free, including the first.
What happens after the free episodes?
Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top runs 89 episodes total. The rest unlocks with coins (earn them daily) or a Plus subscription.
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