

Secret Door
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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1.Episode 1
22-09-201458mA 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 creati...

2.Episode 2
23-09-201459mHeung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.

3.Episode 3
29-09-201459mUnsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.

4.Episode 4
30-09-201459mPrince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.

5.Episode 5
06-10-201458mWith Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.

6.Episode 6
07-10-201459mJi Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.

7.Episode 7
13-10-201458mPrince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.

8.Episode 8
14-10-201459mAn investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.

9.Episode 9
20-10-201458mPrince Sado is accused of murder.

10.Episode 10
21-10-201459mTeacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.

11.Episode 11
27-10-201458mPrince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.

12.Episode 12
28-10-201459mKing 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.

13.Episode 13
03-11-201461mKing Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.

14.Episode 14
04-11-201459mKing 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.

15.Episode 15
10-11-201461mIn order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.

16.Episode 16
11-11-201462mKim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.

17.Episode 17
17-11-201461mPrince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.

18.Episode 18
18-11-201461mKing Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.

19.Episode 19
24-11-201460mPrince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.

20.Episode 20
25-11-201458mThe Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.

21.Episode 21
01-12-201462mOn the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.

22.Episode 22
02-12-201462mThe Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
- Ep 23
23.Episode 23
08-12-201462m - Ep 24
24.Episode 24
09-12-201461m
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