#1
S1E19
Episode #1.19
Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
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#2
S1E12
Episode #1.12
The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.
#3
S1E20
Episode #1.20
Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
#4
Episode #1.8
S1E8
#5
Episode #1.9
S1E9
#6
Episode #1.11
S1E11
#7
Episode #1.1
S1E1
#8
Episode #1.10
S1E10
#9
Episode #1.18
S1E18
#10
Episode #1.3
S1E3
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Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.
#19
Episode #1.15
S1E15
#18
Episode #1.5
S1E5
#17
Episode #1.2
S1E2
#16
Episode #1.16
S1E16
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