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Secret Door

TV·2014–2014·1 season, 24 episodes·SBS·Drama, History, Mystery·1h

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A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.

Castfull cast & details

Lee Je-hoonLee Je-hoonCrown Prince SadoKim You-jungKim You-jungSeo Ji-damYoon So-heeYoon So-heeSeo Ji-dam / Park BingaeHan Suk-kyuHan Suk-kyuKing YeongjoPark Eun-binPark Eun-binLady HyegyeongKim Min-jongKim Min-jongNa Chul-jooLee Won-jongLee Won-jongPark Mun-suKwon Hae-hyoKwon Hae-hyoSeo Kyoon

Episodes by season

Season0124Episodes2014Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Secret Door S01E01Episode 1September 22, 2014—A document, thought long destroyed, tying King Yeongjo's ascension the throne to the Noron Faction, resurfaces. Crown Prince Sado distrupts
  2. S01E02Secret Door S01E02Episode 2September 23, 2014—Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
  3. S01E03Secret Door S01E03Episode 3September 29, 2014—Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.
  4. S01E04Secret Door S01E04Episode 4September 30, 2014—Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.
  5. S01E05Secret Door S01E05Episode 5October 6, 2014—With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
  6. S01E06Secret Door S01E06Episode 6October 7, 2014—Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
  7. S01E07Secret Door S01E07Episode 7October 13, 2014—Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
  8. S01E08Secret Door S01E08Episode 8October 14, 2014—An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
  9. S01E09Secret Door S01E09Episode 9October 20, 2014—Prince Sado is accused of murder.
  10. S01E10Secret Door S01E10Episode 10October 21, 2014—Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
  11. S01E11Secret Door S01E11Episode 11October 27, 2014—Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
  12. S01E12Secret Door S01E12Episode 12October 28, 2014—King Yeongjo appoints a new Prime Minister and sets out to enact new tax reforms while Prince Sado struggles with what to do about his fathe
  13. S01E13Secret Door S01E13Episode 13November 3, 2014—King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
  14. S01E14Secret Door S01E14Episode 14November 4, 2014—King Yeongjo strips Prince Sado of all governing power. Three years later, Prince Sado begins a secret plan beginning with taking Kim Taek a
  15. S01E15Secret Door S01E15Episode 15November 10, 2014—In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
  16. S01E16Secret Door S01E16Episode 16November 11, 2014—Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
  17. S01E17Secret Door S01E17Episode 17November 17, 2014—Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
  18. S01E18Secret Door S01E18Episode 18November 18, 2014—King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
  19. S01E19Secret Door S01E19Episode 19November 24, 2014—Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
  20. S01E20Secret Door S01E20Episode 20November 25, 2014—The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
  21. S01E21Secret Door S01E21Episode 21December 1, 2014—On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
  22. S01E22Secret Door S01E22Episode 22December 2, 2014—The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
  23. S01E23Episode 23December 8, 2014—
  24. S01E24Episode 24December 9, 2014—

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