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When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 23 - Identity Revealed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Identity Revealed

    S1:E23

    The capital is trying to arrest the Night Wandering Gods. Li Shiliu goes to their hiding spot and announces their disbandment. But they think that he's trying to protect them by saving Shangguan He himself. Due to that, they aren't willing to leave.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 24 - Atone with His Life
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    #2 - Atone with His Life

    S1:E24

    Learning Shangguan He is going to be executed, Song Yiting asks Song Yimeng for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 25 - Let Go of Yourself
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    #3 - Let Go of Yourself

    S1:E25

    Song Yimeng is stopped by Nan Heng as she leaves the execution ground. She refuses to listen to his explanation and instead demands that he give an answer to the Night Wandering Gods, who were still desperately defending him even on the eve of the execution.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 26 - Assassination
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    #4 - Assassination

    S1:E26

    Nan Heng rushes over when he finds out that Song Yimeng is in danger. He fights the men in black despite his injuries.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 27 - Destiny Can Be Changed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Destiny Can Be Changed

    S1:E27

    Song Yimeng hears about Gao Changying's death. Song Yude says that the rumors circulating in the Capital have pinpointed Nan Heng as the culprit. Song Yimeng insists that Nan Heng won't do something like that.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 28 - Forced to Extremes
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    #6 - Forced to Extremes

    S1:E28

    Long and Hu are caught and interrogated by Chu Guihong, who resorts to brutal torture just to make them testify against Nan Heng.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 29 - Mastermind
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Mastermind

    S1:E29

    Chu Guihong accuses Nan Heng of ordering the assassination of Luyi. Nan Heng refutes the claim, stating that the testimony is fabricated and that the witnesses can be summoned at any time for cross-examination.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 30 - Redemption
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    #8 - Redemption

    S1:E30

    The Gao Residence has been sealed off. His accomplices and everyone in his party are exiled to Han Bei. Nan Heng returns the Tiger Tally of the Armored Soldiers to His Majesty. His Majesty hands him the Crown Prince appointment decree. Nan Heng refuses by saying that he has sinned.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 31 - World in a Storybook
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - World in a Storybook

    S1:E31

    Nan Heng arranges for a proposal at Fading River Moon. However, Song Yimeng rejects him unwillingly after his confession.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 34 - The Scripted World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Scripted World

    S1:E34

    Chu Guihong returns to the capital city with King Qian Yu. While Song Yimeng is waiting for Nan Heng at Fanghua Hall, she accidentally runs into King Qian Yu who calls himself the Screenwriter.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 35 - In a Different Light
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - In a Different Light

    S1:E35

    Song Yimeng takes King Qian Yu to Fading River Moon to let him experience the interesting place. At the same time, she tries to convince him to respect the characters and allow them to live as they please.

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  12. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 36 - Fate
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    #12 - Fate

    S1:E36

    King Qian Yu tells Nan Heng that according to the rule of scripted world, anyone who changes their fate will suffer backlash.

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  13. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 37 - Sacrifice
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    #13 - Sacrifice

    S1:E37

    Song Yimeng rushes into King Qian Yu's residence and asks him if he is involved in the poisoning of the emperor and the framing of Nan Rui...

    Director:Unknown
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  14. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 38 - Infinity Loop
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    #14 - Infinity Loop

    S1:E38

    Song Yimeng wakes up from a dream-like death scene. She realizes that she is back at the crown prince's residence. She is thrilled when she sees that Nan Heng is still alive.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 39 - Launching a Pre-emptive Strike
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    #15 - Launching a Pre-emptive Strike

    S1:E39

    Chu Guihong changes his plans. He frames Nan Heng in advance for the poisoned mandarins the Emperor was having. He intrudes upon the Emperor's bedchamber to do the deed.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 40 - Turning the Tide
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    #16 - Turning the Tide

    S1:E40

    The group sets up an ambush in the streets to intercept the Qianyu Army. King Qian Yu shows up and persuades the Qianyu soldiers to switch sides.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 1 - Becoming the Female Lead
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #17 - Becoming the Female Lead

    S1:E1

    During the script-reading for a period drama, Song Xiaoyu feels that it's unfair for Song Yimeng, the female lead. On the other hand, a click on the keyboard sends Song Xiaoyu into the script of Dream of Qingning.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 2 - Six Months before the Wedding
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Six Months before the Wedding

    S1:E2

    After crossing over into Song Yimeng's body, Song Xiaoyu is surprised to find out that she has arrived six months before her wedding. It seems she now has enough time to gradually change the course of the story.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 3 - Love Line
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Love Line

    S1:E3

    Nan Heng jumps into the water as soon as he hears Song Yimeng falling into the water. While Song Yimeng is struggling, she sees Nan Heng who looks exactly like Nan Feng. Her first reaction is to never go through the plot with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 4 - Stalling Tactic
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Stalling Tactic

    S1:E4

    Song Yimeng doesn't know that Nan Heng is determined to kill her. She tries to bargain for her life with the Duan Blade Technique.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 8 - Two Li Shi Liu
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Two Li Shi Liu

    S1:E8

    The real and fake Li Shiliu duke it out in Fading River Moon until the real one knocks the mask off of Chu Guihong. Only then could the people see...

    Director:Unknown
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  22. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 5 - Law of Mutual Rescue
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Law of Mutual Rescue

    S1:E5

    Song Yimeng intends to be on good terms with Chu Guihong, who was just released from prison. She tells him how Nan Heng is going to put him on the spot in the imperial court.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 7 - Playing Along
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Playing Along

    S1:E7

    Shangguan He advises Nan Heng to use his identity as Li Shiliu to get closer to Song Yimeng and sabotage the marriage alliance between the Song and Chu families.

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  24. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 9 - Everyone Has Their Own Agenda
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Everyone Has Their Own Agenda

    S1:E9

    Li Shiliu watches as Song Yimeng lets the scroll of the Plan to Kill Heng, covered in writing, slip to the ground. A flicker of tension tightens between his brows.

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  25. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 13 - Cracking the Secret Symbol
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Cracking the Secret Symbol

    S1:E13

    When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Identity Revealed" is the worst rated episode of "A Dream Within a Dream". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/5/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Atone with His Life".