Royalty & palace intrigue Underdog comeback Hidden identity Betrayal & cheating Amnesia

Her Highness’ Illusory Reign

Her Highness’ Illusory Reign is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–7 of 94 are free.

A royalty and underdog drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 46.4K

94 episodes. The first 7 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 8.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes94

Free episodes1–7

Paywall startsEp 8

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~2.5 h

ReleasedAugust 22, 2026

Saved by15.5K

ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Oct 16, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

How it compares

At 94 episodes it is longer than 94% of the ShortMax dramas we track (typical: 61).
7 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 7% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Ancient Reversal of Fortune Period Dramas

Questions people ask

Where can I watch Her Highness’ Illusory Reign?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–7 are free and the paywall starts at episode 8.

How many episodes does Her Highness’ Illusory Reign have?

94 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch Her Highness’ Illusory Reign for free?

Episodes 1–7 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish Her Highness’ Illusory Reign?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of Her Highness’ Illusory Reign?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 16, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did Her Highness’ Illusory Reign come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on August 22, 2026.