

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.

Sep 22, 2014 - 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.

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

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

Sep 30, 2014 - 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.

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

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

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

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

Oct 20, 2014 - 58m
Prince Sado is accused of murder.

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

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

Oct 28, 2014 - 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.

Nov 3, 2014 - 1h 1m
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.

Nov 4, 2014 - 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.

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

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

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

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

Nov 24, 2014 - 1h 0m
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.

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

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

Dec 2, 2014 - 1h 2m
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.

Dec 8, 2014 - 1h 2m
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Dec 9, 2014 - 1h 1m
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