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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E11 9.0
Begging for Forgiveness

Hajin is placed under arrest for poisoning So, and Wook must prove her innocence before it is too late.

#2
S1E20 8.9
The Letters

Hajin leaves the palace to live with Jeong, but her condition worsens. Will she and So reunite before it's too late?

#3
S1E8 8.8
The Ritual Ceremony

Hajin discovers the real reason Court Lady Oh Sooyeon is so strict with her. A rain ritual is planned to help end the drought.

#4 The Proposal S1E10 8.8
#5 Opening Up S1E14 8.7
#6 A Test S1E16 8.7
#7 Staying in Songak S1E4 8.6
#8 He is King Gwangjong S1E9 8.6
#9 The Rebellion S1E13 8.6
#10 So's Real Face S1E2 8.5

Lowlights

#21 S1E21 Special II 8.0

SBS aired a special episode, containing the historical introduction already presented in the August preview and a summary of the first seven episodes, was broadcast on September 14 for the Chuseok.

#20 Goryeo's 3rd King S1E17 8.2
#19 Traveling Back to Goryeo S1E1 8.2
#18 Leaving the Palace S1E19 8.3
#17 The Empress S1E18 8.4

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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