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Season 1 – Captivating the King

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Lee In becomes king but contends with power struggles; baduk player Kang Hee Soo tries to seduce him but gets seduced instead.
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Captivating the King — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 03/13/2024
The show's reliance on stereotypical gender roles and its engagement with problematic themes further detract from its appeal, making it a weak watch for viewers seeking elevated intrigue in their historical dramas. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider 02/29/2024
Captivating the King combines a dynasty’s worth of royals and their hangers-on all trying to seize the throne with beautifully-appointed costumes and smaller, more personal mysteries... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacqueline p Dec 2 Absolutely amazing I would watch it just for the male lead's acting alone!!! Plot and everything was 1000/10. See more Carlos G Oct 9 Was perfect except the end. She was leaving the city again. And I don't know if a second coming or not. He said he's not leaving her but she didn't said anything about if she leaving him or not. See more S B Mar 24 I love this movie and have watched it so many times. There a certain parts I continue to watch over and over again. Especially when Yi wants to walk through the town and have it verified that they think he likes men. See more Wendy B 01/07/2025 Really enjoyed ever show. Wonderful actors. See more S B 03/31/2024 I loved the entire series, especially the performances by the two leading actors. I've watched it twice all the way through. It's a wonderful love story. I hope there will be a Season 2 so we can follow their lives further. I strongly recommend this to any one that loves a love story. See more Shanelle P 03/08/2024 Love love love! But I want a season 2 we need to see a royal wedding, her moving into queens quarters, I want her father back, and at least 2 babies! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jo Jung-suk

Lee In

Shin Se-kyung

Kang Hee-soo

Lee Shin-young

Kim Myung-ha

Park Ye-young

Court Lady Dong

Son Hyun-joo

Kang Hang-soon

Jo Sung-ha

Kim Jong-bae

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2024 Episode 1 After a Qing-mandated exile, Grand Prince Jinhan returns to a hostile palace; he later encounters an intriguing baduk player who proves to be elusive. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2024 Episode 2 After facing Yi In in a game of baduk, Kang Hee-soo develops feelings for him; Yi Seon grows increasingly ill, creating a succession crisis. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 27, 2024 Episode 3 Kim Myung-ha urges Hee-soo to stop her ruse; when a royal crisis arises, Kang Hang-soon performs a selfless act, but Kim Jong-bae schemes against Yi In. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2024 Episode 4 After a confrontation with Yi Seon, Yi In ascends to the throne but not without opposition; in the process, he cruelly turns a blind eye to Hee-soo. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2024 Episode 5 Yi In summons Myung-ha to the palace and appoints him to a special role; to get the attention of the king, Hee-soo takes part in the baduk examination. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 4, 2024 Episode 6 Hee-soo receives a stern warning from Yi In upon becoming his official baduk companion, later becoming entangled in a political ploy by the queen dowager. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 9, 2024 Episode 7 Yi In begins to suspect a special relationship between Myung-ha and Hee-soo; later, Hee-soo joins the prince on a royal trip with the king. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 10, 2024 Episode 8 After rumors of Yi In's affection toward Hee-soo spread like wildfire, the palace arranges a royal night of intimacy for him. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 11, 2024 Episode 9 After a night of intimacy, Yi In and Hee-soo navigate their complicated feelings; in an attempt to oust Hee-soo, Park Jong-hwan wages a bet with Yi In. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 11, 2024 Episode 10 The Qing makes a contentious demand, and Yi In's decision in the matter forces Hee-soo to carry out her own plan, but last-minute complications arise. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 17, 2024 Episode 11 As Jong-hwan gets close to catching the fake princess, Hee-soo puts her faith in Yi In, struggling with her growing feelings for him. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 18, 2024 Episode 12 After lightning ignites a fire, Yi In sees it as a sign from above; as Queen Oh's health falters, Hee-soo strives to protect the Grand Prince's fate. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 24, 2024 Episode 13 A last-minute change of heart gravely injures Hee-soo, prompting questions around her gender; later, Yi In reveals the fate of her father to her. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 25, 2024 Episode 14 In a vulnerable moment, Yi In shares the secret of his ascension with Hee-Soo; Jong-hwan plans a counterattack. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 2, 2024 Episode 15 After Senior Court Lady Dong's tragedy, Yi In aims to punish the one responsible; Queen Dowager Park finally learns the truth about Hee-soo's gender. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 3, 2024 Episode 16 Despite Yi In's opposition, Hee-soo embarks on a dangerous journey to visit her father; as the months pass, their reunion remains uncertain. Details

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Captivating the King — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Cho Nam-gook
Screenwriter
Kim Seon-deok
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jan 21, 2024
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