The Great Queen Seondeok

E1

1. Episode 1

25 May 2009 · 63m

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.

E2

2. Episode 2

26 May 2009 · 66m

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.

E3

3. Episode 3

1 Jun 2009 · 64m

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.

E4

4. Episode 4

2 Jun 2009 · 64m

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.

E5

5. Episode 5

8 Jun 2009 · 64m

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.

E6

6. Episode 6

9 Jun 2009 · 64m

Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.

E7

7. Episode 7

15 Jun 2009 · 64m

Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.

E8

8. Episode 8

16 Jun 2009 · 64m

Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.

E9

9. Episode 9

22 Jun 2009 · 63m

Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.

E10

10. Episode 10

23 Jun 2009 · 63m

Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.

E11

11. Episode 11

29 Jun 2009 · 63m

Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.

E12

12. Episode 12

30 Jun 2009 · 63m

The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.

E13

13. Episode 13

6 Jul 2009 · 63m

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

14. Episode 14

7 Jul 2009 · 63m

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

15. Episode 15

13 Jul 2009 · 64m

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

16. Episode 16

14 Jul 2009 · 63m

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

17. Episode 17

20 Jul 2009 · 64m

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

18. Episode 18

21 Jul 2009 · 64m

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

19. Episode 19

27 Jul 2009 · 64m

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

20. Episode 20

28 Jul 2009 · 64m

Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.

E21

21. Episode 21

3 Aug 2009 · 64m

Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.

E22

22. Episode 22

4 Aug 2009 · 63m

Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.

E23

23. Episode 23

10 Aug 2009 · 64m

Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.

E24

24. Episode 24

11 Aug 2009 · 63m

Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.

E25

25. Episode 25

17 Aug 2009 · 64m

With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.

E26

26. Episode 26

18 Aug 2009 · 64m

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

27. Episode 27

24 Aug 2009 · 64m

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

28. Episode 28

25 Aug 2009 · 64m

Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.

E29

29. Episode 29

31 Aug 2009 · 64m

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

30. Episode 30

1 Sep 2009 · 63m

Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.

E31

31. Episode 31

7 Sep 2009 · 63m

Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.

E32

32. Episode 32

8 Sep 2009 · 63m

The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.

E33

33. Episode 33

14 Sep 2009 · 64m

Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.

E34

34. Episode 34

15 Sep 2009 · 63m

Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.

E35

35. Episode 35

21 Sep 2009 · 64m

Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.

E36

36. Episode 36

22 Sep 2009 · 63m

Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.

E37

37. Episode 37

28 Sep 2009 · 64m

Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.

E38

38. Episode 38

29 Sep 2009 · 64m

The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.

E39

39. Episode 39

5 Oct 2009 · 64m

Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.

E40

40. Episode 40

6 Oct 2009 · 64m

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

41. Episode 41

12 Oct 2009 · 64m

Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.

E42

42. Episode 42

13 Oct 2009 · 63m

Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.

E43

43. Episode 43

19 Oct 2009 · 64m

Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.

E44

44. Episode 44

20 Oct 2009 · 63m

Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.

E45

45. Episode 45

26 Oct 2009 · 64m

Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.

E46

46. Episode 46

27 Oct 2009 · 64m

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

47. Episode 47

2 Nov 2009 · 64m

An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.

E48

48. Episode 48

3 Nov 2009 · 64m

Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.

E49

49. Episode 49

9 Nov 2009 · 64m

With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.

E50

50. Episode 50

10 Nov 2009 · 64m

Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.

E51

51. Episode 51

16 Nov 2009 · 64m

Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.

E52

52. Episode 52

17 Nov 2009 · 63m

Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.

E53

53. Episode 53

23 Nov 2009 · 64m

Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.

E54

54. Episode 54

24 Nov 2009 · 63m

While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.

E55

55. Episode 55

30 Nov 2009 · 64m

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

56. Episode 56

1 Dec 2009 · 64m

Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.

E57

57. Episode 57

7 Dec 2009 · 64m

With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.

E58

58. Episode 58

8 Dec 2009 · 64m

Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.

E59

59. Episode 59

14 Dec 2009 · 64m

Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.

E60

60. Episode 60

15 Dec 2009 · 64m

Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.

E61

61. Episode 61

21 Dec 2009 · 63m

A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.

E62

62. Episode 62

22 Dec 2009 · 64m

Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.