
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.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1September 22, 2014 · 58 minA 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 2September 23, 2014 · 59 minHeung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
- Episode 3: Episode 3September 29, 2014 · 59 minUnsatisfied 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 4September 30, 2014 · 59 minPrince 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 5October 6, 2014 · 58 minWith Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
- Episode 6: Episode 6October 7, 2014 · 59 minJi Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
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- Episode 7: Episode 7October 13, 2014 · 58 minPrince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
- Episode 8: Episode 8October 14, 2014 · 59 minAn investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
- Episode 9: Episode 9October 20, 2014 · 58 minPrince Sado is accused of murder.
- Episode 10: Episode 10October 21, 2014 · 59 minTeacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
- Episode 11: Episode 11October 27, 2014 · 58 minPrince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
- Episode 12: Episode 12October 28, 2014 · 59 minKing 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 13November 3, 2014 · 61 minKing Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
- Episode 14: Episode 14November 4, 2014 · 59 minKing 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 15November 10, 2014 · 61 minIn order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
- Episode 16: Episode 16November 11, 2014 · 62 minKim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
- Episode 17: Episode 17November 17, 2014 · 61 minPrince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
- Episode 18: Episode 18November 18, 2014 · 61 minKing Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
- Episode 19: Episode 19November 24, 2014 · 60 minPrince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
- Episode 20: Episode 20November 25, 2014 · 58 minThe Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
- Episode 21: Episode 21December 1, 2014 · 62 minOn the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
- Episode 22: Episode 22December 2, 2014 · 62 minThe Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
- Episode 23: Episode 23December 8, 2014 · 62 min
- Episode 24: Episode 24December 9, 2014 · 61 min
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Credits
- Lee Je-hoonCrown Prince Sado · 24 episodes
- Kim You-jungSeo Ji-dam · 24 episodes
- Yoon So-heeSeo Ji-dam / Park Bingae · 24 episodes
- Han Suk-kyuKing Yeongjo · 24 episodes
- Park Eun-binLady Hyegyeong · 24 episodes
- Kim Min-jongNa Chul-joo · 24 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 60 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- September 22, 2014
- LAST AIRED
- December 9, 2014
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