

A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
Drama • Series • 2022 • 1 season
Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Won-young
Created by: Kim Hyung-sik, Park Ba-ra

S1 E1 - Episode 1
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.
Oct 15, 2022 • 1h 14m

S1 E2 - Episode 2
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.
Oct 16, 2022 • 1h 8m

S1 E3 - Episode 3
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
Oct 22, 2022 • 1h 5m

S1 E4 - Episode 4
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.
Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 14m

S1 E5 - Episode 5
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.
Oct 29, 2022 • 1h 5m

S1 E6 - Episode 6
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 9m

S1 E7 - Episode 7
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
Nov 5, 2022 • 1h 5m

S1 E8 - Episode 8
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
Nov 6, 2022 • 1h 7m

S1 E9 - Episode 9
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
Nov 12, 2022 • 1h 12m

S1 E10 - Episode 10
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.
Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 4m

S1 E11 - Episode 11
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.
Nov 19, 2022 • 1h 10m

S1 E12 - Episode 12
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.
Nov 20, 2022 • 1h 3m

S1 E13 - Episode 13
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.
Nov 26, 2022 • 1h 2m

S1 E14 - Episode 14
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 4m

S1 E15 - Episode 15
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 6m

S1 E16 - Episode 16
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.
Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 10m
Under the Queen's Umbrella
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
Drama • TV Series • 2022