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.
Episodes Season Season 1 · 0/24 0/24 watched · 2014 S01E01 Episode 1 2014-09-22 58m
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. more S01E02 Episode 2 2014-09-23 59m
Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins. more S01E03 Episode 3 2014-09-29 59m
Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself. more S01E04 Episode 4 2014-09-30 59m
Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary. more S01E05 Episode 5 2014-10-06 58m
With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death. more S01E06 Episode 6 2014-10-07 59m
Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message. more S01E07 Episode 7 2014-10-13 58m
Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting. more S01E08 Episode 8 2014-10-14 59m
An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most. more S01E09 Episode 9 2014-10-20 58m
Prince Sado is accused of murder. more S01E10 Episode 10 2014-10-21 59m
Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison. more S01E11 Episode 11 2014-10-27 58m
Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document. more S01E12 Episode 12 2014-10-28 59m
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. more S01E13 Episode 13 2014-11-03 61m
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders. more S01E14 Episode 14 2014-11-04 59m
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. more S01E15 Episode 15 2014-11-10 61m
In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing. more S01E16 Episode 16 2014-11-11 62m
Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado. more S01E17 Episode 17 2014-11-17 61m
Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes. more S01E18 Episode 18 2014-11-18 61m
King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam. more S01E19 Episode 19 2014-11-24 60m
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam. more S01E20 Episode 20 2014-11-25 58m
The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince. more S01E21 Episode 21 2014-12-01 62m
On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King. more S01E22 Episode 22 2014-12-02 62m
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North. more
S01E23 Episode 23 2014-12-08 62m
S01E24 Episode 24 2014-12-09 61m
