The Queen's Umbrella
Im Hwa Ryeong, a prickly, sensitive, and hot-tempered queen, tries to turn her trouble making princes into proper crown princes.
Cast:Kim Hye-su , Moon Sang-min , Chani , Choi Wonyoung , Ja-Yeon Ok , Kim Eui-sung , Kim Hae-sook , Bae In-Hyuk , Yoon Sang-Hyeon , Seon-ho Yoo , Kim Ga-eun , Rain , Hae-hyo Kwon , Oh Ye-ju , Jae-Bum Kim , Woo Jung-won , Seok-Hyun An , Song Yun-ah
S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1
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.
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
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.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gyeseong.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
The three finalists debate over a topic that's plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seongnam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5
When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king to appoint a new successor.
S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7
Seongnam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Simso returns home to a hostile welcome.
S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10
Gyeseong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seongnam's royal roots are questioned.
S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11
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.
S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12
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.
S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13
The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Muan takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.
S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess' health causes a stir.
S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16
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.
