Under the Queen's Umbrella: Limited Series
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Oct 15, 2022 · 74 min
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.
Episode 2
Oct 16, 2022 · 68 min
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.
Episode 3
Oct 22, 2022 · 65 min
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
Episode 4
Oct 23, 2022 · 74 min
The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
Episode 5
Oct 29, 2022 · 65 min
When the news of the crown prince's ill-health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the king appoint a new successor.
Episode 6
Oct 30, 2022 · 69 min
Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
Episode 7
Nov 5, 2022 · 65 min
Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.
Episode 8
Nov 6, 2022 · 67 min
When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.
Episode 9
Nov 12, 2022 · 72 min
The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.
Episode 10
Nov 13, 2022 · 64 min
Gye-seong tries to stop a criminal from entering the palace. Two princes investigate a suspicious blind man. Seong-nam’s royal roots are questioned.
Episode 11
Nov 19, 2022 · 70 min
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.
Episode 12
Nov 20, 2022 · 63 min
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.
Episode 13
Nov 26, 2022 · 62 min
The crown princess visits Hwa-ryeong with an inquiry. Grand Prince Mu-an takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found.
Episode 14
Nov 27, 2022 · 64 min
Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
Episode 15
Dec 3, 2022 · 66 min
Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The queen dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The crown princess’ health causes a stir.
Episode 16
Dec 4, 2022 · 70 min
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.