The Great Queen Seondeok
“Can an exiled princess overcome an evil nemesis to claim her rightful place on the throne?”
A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns disguised as a man, joining an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction threatening the throne.
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The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seondeok, who was born a princess and later became the ruler of Silla, leaving behind many brilliant achievements.
1.Episode 1
25-05-20091h 3mCourt 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.
2.Episode 2
26-05-20091h 6mKing 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.
3.Episode 3
01-06-20091h 4mFifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
4.Episode 4
02-06-20091h 4mDeokman 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.
5.Episode 5
08-06-20091h 4mAfter 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.
6.Episode 6
09-06-20091h 4mChunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
7.Episode 7
15-06-20091h 4mSaved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
8.Episode 8
16-06-20091h 4mDeokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
9.Episode 9
22-06-20091h 3mYusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
10.Episode 10
23-06-20091h 3mYusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
11.Episode 11
29-06-20091h 3mDeokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
12.Episode 12
30-06-20091h 3mThe Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
13.Episode 13
06-07-20091h 3mDeokman 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.
14.Episode 14
07-07-20091h 3mThe Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
15.Episode 15
13-07-20091h 4mMishil 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.
16.Episode 16
14-07-20091h 3mUsing the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
17.Episode 17
20-07-20091h 4mThrough Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
18.Episode 18
21-07-20091h 4mA 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.
19.Episode 19
27-07-20091h 4mChunmyung 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.
20.Episode 20
28-07-20091h 4mPrincess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
21.Episode 21
03-08-20091h 4mYushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
22.Episode 22
04-08-20091h 3mDeokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
23.Episode 23
10-08-20091h 4mYushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
24.Episode 24
11-08-20091h 3mHwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
25.Episode 25
17-08-20091h 4mWith the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
26.Episode 26
18-08-20091h 4mA 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.
27.Episode 27
24-08-20091h 4mIll omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
28.Episode 28
25-08-20091h 4mDeokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
29.Episode 29
31-08-20091h 4mThe 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 as...
30.Episode 30
01-09-20091h 3mDeokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
31.Episode 31
07-09-20091h 3mDeokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
32.Episode 32
08-09-20091h 3mThe Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
33.Episode 33
14-09-20091h 4mBidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
34.Episode 34
15-09-20091h 3mYusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
35.Episode 35
21-09-20091h 4mChilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
36.Episode 36
22-09-20091h 3mMisil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
37.Episode 37
28-09-20091h 4mYusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
38.Episode 38
29-09-20091h 4mThe country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
39.Episode 39
05-10-20091h 4mDeokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
40.Episode 40
10.006-10-20091h 4mDespite 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.
41.Episode 41
10.012-10-20091h 4mChunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
42.Episode 42
13-10-20091h 3mMisil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
43.Episode 43
19-10-20091h 4mDeokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
44.Episode 44
20-10-20091h 3mMishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
45.Episode 45
26-10-20091h 4mSeohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
46.Episode 46
27-10-20091h 4mMishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
47.Episode 47
02-11-20091h 4mAn attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
48.Episode 48
03-11-20091h 4mDeokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
49.Episode 49
09-11-20091h 4mWith every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
50.Episode 50
10-11-20091h 4mDeokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
51.Episode 51
16-11-20091h 4mFollowing Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
52.Episode 52
17-11-20091h 3mYears into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
53.Episode 53
23-11-20091h 4mBidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
54.Episode 54
24-11-20091h 3mWhile Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
55.Episode 55
30-11-20091h 4mYushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
56.Episode 56
01-12-20091h 4mSeolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
57.Episode 57
07-12-20091h 4mWith Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
58.Episode 58
08-12-20091h 4mDeokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
59.Episode 59
14-12-20091h 4mBidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
60.Episode 60
15-12-20091h 4mConspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
61.Episode 61
21-12-20091h 3mA misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
62.Episode 62
22-12-20091h 4mBidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.
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