Secret DoorA 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.
Episode 1
Sep 22, 2014
A document, thought long destroyed, tying King Yeongjo's ascension the throne to the Noron Faction, resurfaces. Crown Prince Sado distrupts the government by proclaiming the creation and distribution of books by commoners legal.
Episode 2
Sep 23, 2014
Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
Episode 3
Sep 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.
Episode 4
Sep 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.
Episode 5
Oct 6, 2014
With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
Episode 6
Oct 7, 2014
Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
Episode 7
Oct 13, 2014
Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
Episode 8
Oct 14, 2014
An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
Episode 9
Oct 20, 2014
Prince Sado is accused of murder.
Episode 10
Oct 21, 2014
Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
Episode 11
Oct 27, 2014
Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
Episode 12
Oct 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 father.
Episode 13
Nov 3, 2014
King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
Episode 14
Nov 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 as his new teacher.
Episode 15
Nov 10, 2014
In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
Episode 16
Nov 11, 2014
Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
Episode 17
Nov 17, 2014
Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
Episode 18
Nov 18, 2014
King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
Episode 19
Nov 24, 2014
Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
Episode 20
Nov 25, 2014
The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
Episode 21
Dec 1, 2014
On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
Episode 22
Dec 2, 2014
The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
Episode 23
Dec 8, 2014
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Episode 24
Dec 9, 2014
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ParkMin
@ParkMin
The drama just didn't hit the spot for me. It had all these grand plans to dive deep into history and stir up political intrigue, but somehow, it lost its way in keeping things engaging. There were these bits here and there that had me hooked, they were pretty intriguing. But the storytelling was all over the place, and the characters barely had time to develop. That lack of consistency seriously put a damper on my enjoyment. I was left feeling like there was this untapped potential, they could've given us more depth and made everything gel together better. Anyway, the ending felt like it was missing some scenes before the credits; not smooth.
