A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
Cast: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Won-young
15HDCC
Season 1
16 episodes
1. Episode 1Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.15CC1 h 14 minOct 15, 2022
2. Episode 2Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.15CC1 h 8 minOct 16, 2022
3. Episode 3At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.15CC1 h 5 minOct 22, 2022
4. Episode 4The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.15CC1 h 14 minOct 23, 2022
5. Episode 5When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king appoint a new successor.15CC1 h 5 minOct 29, 2022
6. Episode 6Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.15CC1 h 9 minOct 30, 2022
7. Episode 7Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.15CC1 h 5 minNov 5, 2022
8. Episode 8When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.15CC1 h 7 minNov 6, 2022
9. Episode 9The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.15CC1 h 12 minNov 12, 2022
10. Episode 10Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.15CC1 h 4 minNov 13, 2022
11. Episode 11The queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving the young scholars a chance to come clean.15CC1 h 10 minNov 19, 2022
12. Episode 12As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.15CC1 h 3 minNov 20, 2022
13. Episode 13The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Mu-an takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.15CC1 h 2 minNov 26, 2022
14. Episode 14Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.15CC1 h 4 minNov 27, 2022
15. Episode 15Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.15CC1 h 6 minDec 3, 2022
16. Episode 16The king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen gently offers him words of wisdom.15CC1 h 10 minDec 4, 2022
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A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kim Hyung-sik
- Created by
- Kim Hyung-sik, Park Ba-ra
- Studio
- Studio Dragon, How Pictures, tvN
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
