Season 1
16 episodes · Oct 15, 2022
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.
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S1E1Episode 1
Oct 15, 202274mUnlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
S1E2Episode 2
Oct 16, 202268mHwa-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.
S1E3Episode 3
Oct 22, 202265mAt the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
S1E4Episode 4
Oct 23, 202274mThe 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.
S1E5Episode 5
Oct 29, 202265mWhen 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.
S1E6Episode 6
Oct 30, 202269mHwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
S1E7Episode 7
Nov 5, 202265mSeong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
S1E8Episode 8
Nov 6, 202267mWhen other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
S1E9Episode 9
Nov 12, 202272mThe queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
S1E10Episode 10
Nov 13, 202264mGye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
S1E11Episode 11
Nov 19, 202270mThe 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.
S1E12Episode 12
Nov 20, 202263mAs the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
S1E13Episode 13
Nov 26, 202262mThe 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.
S1E14Episode 14
Nov 27, 202264mHwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
S1E15Episode 15
Dec 3, 202266mPhysician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
S1E16Episode 16
Dec 4, 202270mThe 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.