The essential episodes of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo

Watch these 13 in order and you've got Scarlet Heart: Ryeo — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · August 29, 2016 · 1h

   Traveling Back to Goryeo9.5

   After seemingly drowning in the present day, Go Hajin wakes up in the Goryeo era, assuming the body of Lady Hae Soo. The princes of the palace nervously await the return of their brother, 4th Prince Wang So.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · August 29, 2016 · 1h

   So's Real Face8.0

   Hajin's feisty behavior gets her into trouble with 10th Prince Wang Eun, as well as the mysterious and dangerous So. The spiritual ritual ceremony arrives.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · August 30, 2016 · 1h

   The One Behind8.0

   So and 8th Prince Wang Wook realize something troubling in the forest. Hajin tries to more convincingly assume her new identity.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · September 5, 2016 · 1h

   Staying in Songak9.0

   Lady Hae Myeong feels as though she has not fulfilled her duties as a wife to Wook. Hajin begins to better understand So.

5. 05

   S01E06 · Top rated · September 12, 2016 · 1h

   Hae-soo Cut Her Wrist9.0

   Hajin is informed that she will be getting married. She is reluctant, but her betrothed is a man whose grasp is difficult to escape.

6. 06

   S01E07 · Top rated · September 13, 2016 · 1h

   A Court Lady in Damiwon8.0

   Hajin's new life as a court lady presents more challenges than expected. The palace celebrates Eun's birthday.

7. 07

   S01E08 · Top rated · September 19, 2016 · 1h

   The Ritual Ceremony8.0

   Hajin discovers the real reason Court Lady Oh Sooyeon is so strict with her. A rain ritual is planned to help end the drought.

8. 08

   S01E11 · Top rated · September 27, 2016 · 1h

   Begging for Forgiveness9.0

   Hajin is placed under arrest for poisoning So, and Wook must prove her innocence before it is too late.

9. 09

   S01E13 · Top rated · October 4, 2016 · 1h

   The Rebellion9.0

   The king sends Hajin on an imperative mission, but to succeed, she must learn who she can and cannot trust.

10. 10

    S01E16 · Top rated · October 18, 2016 · 1h

    A Test9.0

    Eun and Park Soondeok try to escape the Damiwon. So decides that he must become King of Goryeo, which means he must make sacrifices.

11. 11

    S01E18 · Top rated · October 25, 2016 · 1h

    The Empress9.0

    So is pressured to marry Yeonhwa. Queen Yoo falls ill upon hearing that 14th Prince Wang Jeong is being punished.

12. 12

    S01E19 · Top rated · October 31, 2016 · 1h

    Leaving the Palace9.0

    13th Prince Wang Baeka is chosen to lead soldiers in pacifying the slaves of Hubaekje. Jeong reveals to So his plan to marry Hajin and take her away from the palace.

13. 13

    S01E20 · Series finale · November 1, 2016 · 1h

    The Letters9.0

    Hajin leaves the palace to live with Jeong, but her condition worsens. Will she and So reunite before it's too late?