The Great Queen Seondeok
Can an exiled princess overcome an evil nemesis to claim her rightful place on the throne?
152009•1h 4m•7.1/10
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A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns disguised as a man, joining an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction threatening the throne.
Language
KO
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 25, 2009
Last Aired
December 22, 2009
Networks
MBC
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2009-05-25
Court Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2009-05-26
King Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2009-06-01
Fifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2009-06-02
Deokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2009-06-08
After her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2009-06-09
Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2009-06-15
Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2009-06-16
Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2009-06-22
Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2009-06-23
Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2009-06-29
Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2009-06-30
The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2009-07-06
Deokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2009-07-07
The Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2009-07-13
Mishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2009-07-14
Using the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2009-07-20
Through Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2009-07-21
A theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2009-07-27
Chunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2009-07-28
Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2009-08-03
Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2009-08-04
Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2009-08-10
Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2009-08-11
Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2009-08-17
With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2009-08-18
A public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2009-08-24
Ill omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2009-08-25
Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2009-08-31
The royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an astronomy tower.
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2009-09-01
Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2009-09-07
Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2009-09-08
The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2009-09-14
Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2009-09-15
Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2009-09-21
Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
E36
Episode 36
Air date: 2009-09-22
Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
E37
Episode 37
Air date: 2009-09-28
Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
E38
Episode 38
Air date: 2009-09-29
The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
E39
Episode 39
Air date: 2009-10-05
Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
E40
Episode 40
Air date: 2009-10-06
Despite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.
E41
Episode 41
Air date: 2009-10-12
Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
E42
Episode 42
Air date: 2009-10-13
Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
E43
Episode 43
Air date: 2009-10-19
Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
E44
Episode 44
Air date: 2009-10-20
Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
E45
Episode 45
Air date: 2009-10-26
Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
E46
Episode 46
Air date: 2009-10-27
Mishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
E47
Episode 47
Air date: 2009-11-02
An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
E48
Episode 48
Air date: 2009-11-03
Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
E49
Episode 49
Air date: 2009-11-09
With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
E50
Episode 50
Air date: 2009-11-10
Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
E51
Episode 51
Air date: 2009-11-16
Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
E52
Episode 52
Air date: 2009-11-17
Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
E53
Episode 53
Air date: 2009-11-23
Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
E54
Episode 54
Air date: 2009-11-24
While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
E55
Episode 55
Air date: 2009-11-30
Yushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
E56
Episode 56
Air date: 2009-12-01
Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
E57
Episode 57
Air date: 2009-12-07
With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
E58
Episode 58
Air date: 2009-12-08
Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
E59
Episode 59
Air date: 2009-12-14
Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
E60
Episode 60
Air date: 2009-12-15
Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
E61
Episode 61
Air date: 2009-12-21
A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
E62
Episode 62
Air date: 2009-12-22
Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.
Cast
Lee Yo-won
Princess Deokman
Nam Ji-hyun
young Princess Deokman
Kim Nam-gil
Bidam
Go Hyun-jung
Lady Mishil
Uhm Tae-woong
Kim Yushin
Lee Hyun-woo
young Kim Yushin
Park Ye-jin
Princess Cheonmyeong
Shin Sae-kyeong
Young Princess Cheonmyeong
Yoo Seung-ho
Kim Chunchu
Qri
Young Mo
Park Eun-bin
Princess Boryang
Jeon No-min
Seolwon
Kwak Jung-wook
young Bojong
Choi Won-young
General Gyebaek
Kim Jeong-hyeon
Ho-jong
Park Jung-chul
Kim Yong-su
Uhm Hyo-seop
Yum-jong
Noh Young-hak
Seokpum (young)
Park Soo-jin
Maya (young)
Park Jae-jung
Sadaham
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