Under the Queen's Umbrella

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-10-15

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-10-16

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2022-10-22

At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2022-10-23

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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2022-10-29

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2022-10-30

Hwang Won-hyeong spearheads an official investigation of the disturbing rumors. The crown princess comes to Hwa-ryeong in distress.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2022-11-05

Seong-nam seeks to take responsibility for the tragedy, hoping to shake his guilt. The royal physician makes a surprising confession before the king.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2022-11-06

When other princes and concubines lie, cheat and scheme to get ahead in the competition, Hwa-ryeong finds a way to slow them down.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2022-11-12

The queen dowager shifts her support to another prince, which makes her former allies nervous. Prince Sim-so returns home to a hostile welcome.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2022-11-13

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.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2022-11-19

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.