Under the Queen's Umbrella (Season 1)

The queen fights the storm for her children.

A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.

Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.8
Air date: 2022-10-15
Runtime: 74 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 8.5
Air date: 2022-10-16
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3) 8.0
Air date: 2022-10-22
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 9.0
Air date: 2022-10-23
Runtime: 74 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5) 7.0
Air date: 2022-10-29
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2022-10-30
Runtime: 69 min
Overview: Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 8.0
Air date: 2022-11-05
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8) 9.0
Air date: 2022-11-06
Runtime: 67 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 9) 8.0
Air date: 2022-11-12
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 10) 9.0
Air date: 2022-11-13
Runtime: 64 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 11) 8.0
Air date: 2022-11-19
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 12) 8.0
Air date: 2022-11-20
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 13) 8.0
Air date: 2022-11-26
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 14) 7.0
Air date: 2022-11-27
Runtime: 64 min
Overview: Hwa-ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the humiliating rumors about the newlywed crown prince to rest.
Episode 15 (Episode 15) 7.0
Air date: 2022-12-03
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 16) 8.0
Air date: 2022-12-04
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: 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.