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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E5 8.9
Episode #2.5

To save innocent lives, Prince Chang and his men take over Hanyang. The queen determines that if she can't have the throne, no one can.

#2
S2E2 8.7
Episode #2.2

After Prince Chang breaks into Mungyeong Saejae, a nightmare unfolds. Officials search the queen's home, suspecting she is hiding something.

#3
S2E6 8.6
Episode #2.6

With the palace painted red with blood, Prince Chang is forced to pursue a risky strategy. Seo-bi takes the baby and hides.

#4 Episode #1.6 S1E6 8.5
#5 Episode #2.3 S2E3 8.4
#6 Episode #2.1 S2E1 8.3
#7 Episode #1.3 S1E3 8.2
#8 Episode #1.4 S1E4 8.2
#9 Episode #2.4 S2E4 8.2
#10 Episode #1.5 S1E5 8.1

Lowlights

#12 S1E1 Episode #1.1 7.7

Officials find notices in Hanyang alleging the king is dead. Crown Prince Lee Chang tries to check on his father, but the young queen stands in his way.

#11 Episode #1.2 S1E2 7.9
#10 Episode #1.5 S1E5 8.1
#9 Episode #2.4 S2E4 8.2
#8 Episode #1.4 S1E4 8.2

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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