Under the Queen's Umbrella
“The queen fights the storm for her children.”
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.
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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.
1.Episode 1
7.815-10-202274mUnlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
2.Episode 2
8.516-10-202268mHwa-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.
3.Episode 3
8.022-10-202265mAt the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
4.Episode 4
9.023-10-202274mThe 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.
5.Episode 5
7.029-10-202265mWhen 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.
6.Episode 6
7.030-10-202269mHwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
7.Episode 7
8.005-11-202265mSeong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
8.Episode 8
9.006-11-202267mWhen other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
9.Episode 9
8.012-11-202272mThe queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
10.Episode 10
9.013-11-202264mGye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
11.Episode 11
8.019-11-202270mThe 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.
12.Episode 12
8.020-11-202263mAs the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
13.Episode 13
8.026-11-202262mThe 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.
14.Episode 14
7.027-11-202264mHwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
15.Episode 15
7.003-12-202266mPhysician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
16.Episode 16
8.004-12-202270mThe 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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