Limited Series
16 episodes
1. Episode 1
1h 14m · Oct 15, 2022
Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
2. Episode 2
1h 8m · Oct 16, 2022
Hwa-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.
3. Episode 3
1h 5m · Oct 22, 2022
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
4. Episode 4
1h 14m · Oct 23, 2022
The 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.
5. Episode 5
1h 5m · Oct 29, 2022
When 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.
6. Episode 6
1h 9m · Oct 30, 2022
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
7. Episode 7
1h 5m · Nov 5, 2022
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
8. Episode 8
1h 7m · Nov 6, 2022
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
9. Episode 9
1h 12m · Nov 12, 2022
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
10. Episode 10
1h 4m · Nov 13, 2022
Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
11. Episode 11
1h 10m · Nov 19, 2022
The 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.
12. Episode 12
1h 3m · Nov 20, 2022
As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
13. Episode 13
1h 2m · Nov 26, 2022
The 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.
14. Episode 14
1h 4m · Nov 27, 2022
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
15. Episode 15
1h 6m · Dec 3, 2022
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
16. Episode 16
1h 10m · Dec 4, 2022
The 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.