Under the Queen's Umbrella — Season 1
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.
Episodes
E01 Episode 1
★ 7.8Oct 15, 2022 · 1h 14m
Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
E02 Episode 2
★ 8.5Oct 16, 2022 · 1h 8m
Hwa-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.
E03 Episode 3
★ 8.0Oct 22, 2022 · 1h 5m
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
E04 Episode 4
★ 9.0Oct 23, 2022 · 1h 14m
The 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.
E05 Episode 5
★ 7.0Oct 29, 2022 · 1h 5m
When 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.
E06 Episode 6
★ 7.0Oct 30, 2022 · 1h 9m
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
E07 Episode 7
★ 8.0Nov 5, 2022 · 1h 5m
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
E08 Episode 8
★ 9.0Nov 6, 2022 · 1h 7m
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
E09 Episode 9
★ 8.0Nov 12, 2022 · 1h 12m
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
E10 Episode 10
★ 9.0Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 4m
Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
E11 Episode 11
★ 8.0Nov 19, 2022 · 1h 10m
The 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.
E12 Episode 12
★ 8.0Nov 20, 2022 · 1h 3m
As the new crown prince assumes his royal duties, Hwa-ryeong and the queen dowager now shift their attention to appointing a new crown princess.
E13 Episode 13
★ 8.0Nov 26, 2022 · 1h 2m
The 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.
E14 Episode 14
★ 7.0Nov 27, 2022 · 1h 4m
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
E15 Episode 15
★ 7.0Dec 3, 2022 · 1h 6m
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
E16 Episode 16
★ 8.0Dec 4, 2022 · 1h 10m
The 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.