

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…
NR • Drama, History • Series • 2014 • 1 season
Starring: Lee Je-hoon, Kim You-jung, Yoon So-hee

S1 E1 - Episode 1
A 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.
Sep 22, 2014 • 58m

S1 E2 - Episode 2
Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
Sep 23, 2014 • 59m

S1 E3 - Episode 3
Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.
Sep 29, 2014 • 59m

S1 E4 - Episode 4
Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.
Sep 30, 2014 • 59m

S1 E5 - Episode 5
With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
Oct 6, 2014 • 58m

S1 E6 - Episode 6
Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
Oct 7, 2014 • 59m

S1 E7 - Episode 7
Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
Oct 13, 2014 • 58m

S1 E8 - Episode 8
An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
Oct 14, 2014 • 59m

S1 E9 - Episode 9
Prince Sado is accused of murder.
Oct 20, 2014 • 58m

S1 E10 - Episode 10
Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
Oct 21, 2014 • 59m

S1 E11 - Episode 11
Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
Oct 27, 2014 • 58m

S1 E12 - Episode 12
King 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.
Oct 28, 2014 • 59m

S1 E13 - Episode 13
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
Nov 3, 2014 • 1h 1m

S1 E14 - Episode 14
King 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.
Nov 4, 2014 • 59m

S1 E15 - Episode 15
In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
Nov 10, 2014 • 1h 1m

S1 E16 - Episode 16
Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
Nov 11, 2014 • 1h 2m

S1 E17 - Episode 17
Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
Nov 17, 2014 • 1h 1m

S1 E18 - Episode 18
King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
Nov 18, 2014 • 1h 1m

S1 E19 - Episode 19
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
Nov 24, 2014 • 1h

S1 E20 - Episode 20
The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
Nov 25, 2014 • 58m

S1 E21 - Episode 21
On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
Dec 1, 2014 • 1h 2m

S1 E22 - Episode 22
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
Dec 2, 2014 • 1h 2m
S1 E23 - Episode 23
Dec 8, 2014 • 1h 2m
S1 E24 - Episode 24
Dec 9, 2014 • 1h 1m
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Secret Door
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.
NR • Drama, History • TV Series • 2014
