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Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top, at a glance
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Episodes
89
12 are free to start
Genre
Historical
Revenge, Strong Female Lead, Counterattack, Cinderella
Views
446.9K
How many people have watched it
Released
Apr 2026
When the series went live
What it's about
The story.
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 questions
Can I watch Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top for free?
Yes — the first 12 episodes are free on DramaVibe. After that, episodes cost coins (you earn them daily) or you can pick up Plus.
Is the whole series free?
No — just the opening episodes. The rest unlocks with coins or Plus. Patient viewers can finish a series without spending money if they log in daily and watch a few rewarded ads.
How long is Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top?
89 episodes. Around two hours total — finishable in one evening if you fall for it.
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