Papel de Rainha (2022)

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. (Source: Netflix)

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. (Source: Netflix)

At the selection exam, the King challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The Queen Dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye Seong. (Source: Netflix)

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. (Source: Netflix)

When the news of the Crown Prince's ill health spreads through the palace, members of the royal council pressure the King to appoint a new successor. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Hwang Won Hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The Crown Princess comes to Hwa Ryeong in distress. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Seong Nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the King. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa Ryeong finds a way to slow them down. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

The Queen Dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim So returns home to a hostile welcome. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

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. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

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. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

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. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

The Crown Princess visits Hwa Ryeong. Grand Prince Mu Ahn takes on a new responsibility. A missing page in a medical record is found. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Hwa Ryeong investigates two similar deaths and takes action to put the rumors about the prince to rest. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Physician Kwon forms an alliance to protect himself. The Queen Dowager tries to obtain critical evidence. The Crown Princess' health causes a stir. (Source: Netflix)

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. (Source: Netflix)