The Great Queen Seondeok — Season 1
The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seondeok, who was born a princess and later became the ruler of Silla, leaving behind many brilliant achievements.
Episodes
E01 Episode 1
May 25, 2009 · 1h 3m
Court Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.
E02 Episode 2
May 26, 2009 · 1h 6m
King Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.
E03 Episode 3
Jun 1, 2009 · 1h 4m
Fifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
E04 Episode 4
Jun 2, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.
E05 Episode 5
Jun 8, 2009 · 1h 4m
After her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.
E06 Episode 6
Jun 9, 2009 · 1h 4m
Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
E07 Episode 7
Jun 15, 2009 · 1h 4m
Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
E08 Episode 8
Jun 16, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
E09 Episode 9
Jun 22, 2009 · 1h 3m
Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
E10 Episode 10
Jun 23, 2009 · 1h 3m
Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
E11 Episode 11
Jun 29, 2009 · 1h 3m
Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
E12 Episode 12
Jun 30, 2009 · 1h 3m
The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
E13 Episode 13
Jul 6, 2009 · 1h 3m
Deokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.
E14 Episode 14
Jul 7, 2009 · 1h 3m
The Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
E15 Episode 15
Jul 13, 2009 · 1h 4m
Mishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.
E16 Episode 16
Jul 14, 2009 · 1h 3m
Using the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
E17 Episode 17
Jul 20, 2009 · 1h 4m
Through Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
E18 Episode 18
Jul 21, 2009 · 1h 4m
A theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.
E19 Episode 19
Jul 27, 2009 · 1h 4m
Chunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.
E20 Episode 20
Jul 28, 2009 · 1h 4m
Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
E21 Episode 21
Aug 3, 2009 · 1h 4m
Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
E22 Episode 22
Aug 4, 2009 · 1h 3m
Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
E23 Episode 23
Aug 10, 2009 · 1h 4m
Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
E24 Episode 24
Aug 11, 2009 · 1h 3m
Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
E25 Episode 25
Aug 17, 2009 · 1h 4m
With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
E26 Episode 26
Aug 18, 2009 · 1h 4m
A public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.
E27 Episode 27
Aug 24, 2009 · 1h 4m
Ill omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
E28 Episode 28
Aug 25, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
E29 Episode 29
Aug 31, 2009 · 1h 4m
The royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an astronomy tower.
E30 Episode 30
Sep 1, 2009 · 1h 3m
Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
E31 Episode 31
Sep 7, 2009 · 1h 3m
Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
E32 Episode 32
Sep 8, 2009 · 1h 3m
The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
E33 Episode 33
Sep 14, 2009 · 1h 4m
Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
E34 Episode 34
Sep 15, 2009 · 1h 3m
Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
E35 Episode 35
Sep 21, 2009 · 1h 4m
Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
E36 Episode 36
Sep 22, 2009 · 1h 3m
Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
E37 Episode 37
Sep 28, 2009 · 1h 4m
Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
E38 Episode 38
Sep 29, 2009 · 1h 4m
The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
E39 Episode 39
Oct 5, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
E40 Episode 40
Oct 6, 2009 · 1h 4m
Despite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.
E41 Episode 41
Oct 12, 2009 · 1h 4m
Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
E42 Episode 42
Oct 13, 2009 · 1h 3m
Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
E43 Episode 43
Oct 19, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
E44 Episode 44
Oct 20, 2009 · 1h 3m
Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
E45 Episode 45
Oct 26, 2009 · 1h 4m
Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
E46 Episode 46
Oct 27, 2009 · 1h 4m
Mishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
E47 Episode 47
Nov 2, 2009 · 1h 4m
An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
E48 Episode 48
Nov 3, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
E49 Episode 49
Nov 9, 2009 · 1h 4m
With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
E50 Episode 50
Nov 10, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
E51 Episode 51
Nov 16, 2009 · 1h 4m
Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
E52 Episode 52
Nov 17, 2009 · 1h 3m
Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
E53 Episode 53
Nov 23, 2009 · 1h 4m
Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
E54 Episode 54
Nov 24, 2009 · 1h 3m
While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
E55 Episode 55
Nov 30, 2009 · 1h 4m
Yushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
E56 Episode 56
Dec 1, 2009 · 1h 4m
Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
E57 Episode 57
Dec 7, 2009 · 1h 4m
With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
E58 Episode 58
Dec 8, 2009 · 1h 4m
Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
E59 Episode 59
Dec 14, 2009 · 1h 4m
Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
E60 Episode 60
Dec 15, 2009 · 1h 4m
Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
E61 Episode 61
Dec 21, 2009 · 1h 3m
A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
E62 Episode 62
Dec 22, 2009 · 1h 4m
Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.