Secret Door

1h

Drama

History

Mystery

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

58min

22nd Sep 2014

A 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 creation and distribution of books by commoners legal.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

59min

23rd Sep 2014

Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

59min

29th Sep 2014

Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

59min

30th Sep 2014

Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

58min

6th Oct 2014

With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

59min

7th Oct 2014

Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

58min

13th Oct 2014

Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

59min

14th Oct 2014

An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

58min

20th Oct 2014

Prince Sado is accused of murder.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

59min

21st Oct 2014

Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

58min

27th Oct 2014

Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

59min

28th Oct 2014

King 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.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

1h 1min

3rd Nov 2014

King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

59min

4th Nov 2014

King 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.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

1h 1min

10th Nov 2014

In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

1h 2min

11th Nov 2014

Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.

Episode 17

17. Episode 17

1h 1min

17th Nov 2014

Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.

Episode 18

18. Episode 18

1h 1min

18th Nov 2014

King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.

Episode 19

19. Episode 19

1h

24th Nov 2014

Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.

Episode 20

20. Episode 20

58min

25th Nov 2014

The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.

Episode 21

21. Episode 21

1h 2min

1st Dec 2014

On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.

Episode 22

22. Episode 22

1h 2min

2nd Dec 2014

The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.

Episode 23

23. Episode 23

1h 2min

8th Dec 2014

Episode 24

24. Episode 24

1h 1min

9th Dec 2014

First air date

22nd Sep 2014

Last air date

9th Dec 2014

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ko

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