S1E19 Episode #1.19
Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
Episode Ratings Grid
Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.
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S1
E1
8.0
E2
7.8
E3
7.9
E4
7.9
E5
7.8
E6
7.9
E7
7.9
E8
8.2
E9
8.1
E10
8.0
E11
8.2
E12
8.3
E13
8.0
E14
7.9
E15
7.8
E16
7.8
E17
7.7
E18
8.1
E19
8.5
E20
8.4
Avg
8.0
Great
Good
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E20
Episode #1.20
Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
#3
S1E12
Episode #1.12
The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.
- 4. S1E8 "Episode #1.8"
- 5. S1E11 "Episode #1.11"
- 6. S1E9 "Episode #1.9"
- 7. S1E18 "Episode #1.18"
- 8. S1E1 "Episode #1.1"
- 9. S1E10 "Episode #1.10"
- 10. S1E13 "Episode #1.13"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#20
S1E17
Episode #1.17
Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.
- 19. S1E16 "Episode #1.16"
- 18. S1E15 "Episode #1.15"
- 17. S1E5 "Episode #1.5"
- 16. S1E2 "Episode #1.2"
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Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
Rating threshold:
10 Standouts
0 Infamous
10 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E1 Episode #1.1
Best Hidden Gem: S1E11 Episode #1.11
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