Synopsis
A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
Episodes
Season 11
Episode 1A document, thought long destroyed, tying King Yeongjo's ascension the throne to the Noron Faction, resurfaces. Crown Prince Sado distrupts the government by proclaiming the creation and distribution of books by commoners legal.58m2
Episode 2Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.59m3
Episode 3Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.59m4
Episode 4Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.59m5
Episode 5With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.58m6
Episode 6Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.59m7
Episode 7Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.58m8
Episode 8An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.59m9
Episode 9Prince Sado is accused of murder.58m10
Episode 10Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.59m11
Episode 11Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.58m12
Episode 12King Yeongjo appoints a new Prime Minister and sets out to enact new tax reforms while Prince Sado struggles with what to do about his father.59m13
Episode 13King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.61m14
Episode 14King Yeongjo strips Prince Sado of all governing power. Three years later, Prince Sado begins a secret plan beginning with taking Kim Taek as his new teacher.59m15
Episode 15In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.61m16
Episode 16Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.62m17
Episode 17Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.61m18
Episode 18King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.61m19
Episode 19Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.60m20
Episode 20The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.58m21
Episode 21On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.62m22
Episode 22The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.62m23E23Episode 2362m24E24Episode 2461m
Episode 1A document, thought long destroyed, tying King Yeongjo's ascension the throne to the Noron Faction, resurfaces. Crown Prince Sado distrupts the government by proclaiming the creation and distribution of books by commoners legal.58m2Episode 2Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.59m3Episode 3Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.59m4Episode 4Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.59m5Episode 5With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.58m6Episode 6Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.59m7Episode 7Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.58m8Episode 8An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.59m9Episode 9Prince Sado is accused of murder.58m10Episode 10Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.59m11Episode 11Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.58m12Episode 12King Yeongjo appoints a new Prime Minister and sets out to enact new tax reforms while Prince Sado struggles with what to do about his father.59m13Episode 13King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.61m14Episode 14King Yeongjo strips Prince Sado of all governing power. Three years later, Prince Sado begins a secret plan beginning with taking Kim Taek as his new teacher.59m15Episode 15In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.61m16Episode 16Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.62m17Episode 17Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.61m18Episode 18King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.61m19Episode 19Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.60m20Episode 20The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.58m21Episode 21On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.62m22Episode 22The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.62m23E23Episode 2362m24E24Episode 2461mCast
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