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Under the Queen's Umbrella
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
- Created by:
- Kim Hyung-sik, Park Ba-ra
- Cast:
- Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Won-young, Moon Seong-hyun
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- tvN
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.8Episode 1
2022-10-15 · 74mUnlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.5Episode 2
2022-10-16 · 68mHwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Episode 3
2022-10-22 · 65mAt the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Episode 4
2022-10-23 · 74mThe three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0Episode 5
2022-10-29 · 65mWhen the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king appoint a new successor.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.0Episode 6
2022-10-30 · 69mHwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Episode 7
2022-11-05 · 65mSeong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.0Episode 8
2022-11-06 · 67mWhen other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.0Episode 9
2022-11-12 · 72mThe queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Episode 10
2022-11-13 · 64mGye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.0Episode 11
2022-11-19 · 70mThe queen dowager urges a prince to withdraw from the race. Hwa-ryeong puts an end to the foul play by giving the young scholars a chance to come clean.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Episode 12
2022-11-20 · 63mAs the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.0Episode 13
2022-11-26 · 62mThe crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Mu-an takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.0Episode 14
2022-11-27 · 64mHwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.0Episode 15
2022-12-03 · 66mPhysician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0Episode 16
2022-12-04 · 70mThe king faces a dilemma concerning a long-held secret, as revealing it could undo his life's work. The queen gently offers him words of wisdom.
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Kim Hye-soo
Queen Im Hwa-ryeong
Kim Hae-sook
Queen Dowager
Choi Won-young
King Lee Ho
Moon Seong-hyun
Prince Shimso
Kim Eui-sung
Hwang Won-hyeong
Kang Chan-hee
Prince Uiseong
Moon Sang-min
Grand Prince Seongnam / Prince Lee Kang
Ok Ja-yeon
First Junior Consort Hwang
Kim Ga-eun
Third Senior Consort Tae
Woo Jeong-won
First Junior Consort Ko