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.
Episode 2
E2
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.
Episode 3
E3
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.
Episode 4
E4
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.
Episode 5
E5
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.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
Episode 7
E7
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.
Episode 8
E8
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.
Episode 9
E9
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.
Episode 10
E10
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.
Episode 11
E11
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.
Episode 12
E12
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.
Episode 13
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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.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
Episode 16
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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.
Cast of Season 1
Kim Hye-sooQueen Im Hwa-ryeong
Kim Hae-sookQueen Dowager
Choi Won-youngKing Lee Ho
Kim Eui-sungHwang Won-hyeong
Moon Sang-minGrand Prince Seongnam / Prince Lee Kang
Ok Ja-yeonFirst Junior Consort Hwang
Kang Chan-heePrince Uiseong
Kim Ga-eunThird Senior Consort Tae
Woo Jeong-wonFirst Junior Consort Ko
Kwon Hae-hyoMaster Toji
Seo Yi-sookDeposed Queen Yoon
Jang Hyun-sungYoon Su-kwang
Kim Seung-suPark Gyeong-u
Park Jun-myunSenior Court Lady Shin
Lee Jung-eunSenior Court Lady Nam
Yoo YeonSenior Court Lady Oh
Youn Sang-hyunGrand Prince Muan
Yoo Seon-hoGrand Prince Gyeseong
Kim Min-kiPrince Bogeom
Han Dong-heeCrown Princess Min
Seo Woo-jinGrand Heir
Moon Seong-hyunPrince Shimso
Lee So-heeSpecial Court Lady Park
Oh Ye-juYoon Cheong-ha
Jeon Hye-wonCourtesan Cho-wol
Byun Hong-junPrince Hwapyeong
Kim Hyung-sikDirector
Park Ba-raWriter
Park Jin-hyungProducer
Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
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