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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.
SBS
24
60 min
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 22, 2014
Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
Sep 23, 2014
Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.
Sep 29, 2014
Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.
Sep 30, 2014
With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
Oct 6, 2014
Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
Oct 7, 2014
Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
Oct 13, 2014
An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
Oct 14, 2014
Prince Sado is accused of murder.
Oct 20, 2014
Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
Oct 21, 2014
Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
Oct 27, 2014
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.
Oct 28, 2014
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
Nov 3, 2014
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 4, 2014
In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
Nov 10, 2014
Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
Nov 11, 2014
Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
Nov 17, 2014
King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
Nov 18, 2014
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
Nov 24, 2014
The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
Nov 25, 2014
On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
Dec 1, 2014
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
Dec 2, 2014
Dec 8, 2014
Dec 9, 2014
Crown Prince Sado
Seo Ji-dam
Seo Ji-dam / Park Bingae
King Yeongjo
Lady Hyegyeong
Na Chul-joo
Park Mun-su
Seo Kyoon
Lee Jong-sung
Hong Gye-hui
Min Baek-sang
Kim Sang-ro
