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.
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.
Episode 2. Episode 2
2014-09-23 · 59 min
Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
Episode 3. Episode 3
2014-09-29 · 59 min
Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.
Episode 4. Episode 4
2014-09-30 · 59 min
Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.
Episode 5. Episode 5
2014-10-06 · 58 min
With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
Episode 6. Episode 6
2014-10-07 · 59 min
Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
Episode 7. Episode 7
2014-10-13 · 58 min
Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
Episode 8. Episode 8
2014-10-14 · 59 min
An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
Episode 9. Episode 9
2014-10-20 · 58 min
Prince Sado is accused of murder.
Episode 10. Episode 10
2014-10-21 · 59 min
Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
Episode 11. Episode 11
2014-10-27 · 58 min
Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
Episode 12. Episode 12
2014-10-28 · 59 min
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.
Episode 13. Episode 13
2014-11-03 · 61 min
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
Episode 14. Episode 14
2014-11-04 · 59 min
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.
Episode 15. Episode 15
2014-11-10 · 61 min
In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
Episode 16. Episode 16
2014-11-11 · 62 min
Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
Episode 17. Episode 17
2014-11-17 · 61 min
Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
Episode 18. Episode 18
2014-11-18 · 61 min
King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
Episode 19. Episode 19
2014-11-24 · 60 min
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
Episode 20. Episode 20
2014-11-25 · 58 min
The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
Episode 21. Episode 21
2014-12-01 · 62 min
On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
Episode 22. Episode 22
2014-12-02 · 62 min
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
The drama just didn't hit the spot for me. It had all these grand plans to dive deep into history and stir up political intrigue, but somehow, it lost its way in keeping things engaging. There were these bits here and there that had me hooked, they were pretty intriguing. But the storytelling was all over the place, and the characters barely had time to develop. That lack of consistency seriously put a damper on my enjoyment. I was left feeling like there was this untapped potential, they could've given us more depth and made everything gel together better. Anyway, the ending felt like it was missing some scenes before the credits; not smooth.
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