From the infant floating down the river to the secret water passages of the palace, Episode 1 uses water as a symbol of fate: uncontrollable, flowing, but ultimately carving a path through stone. Deokman’s survival in the water foreshadows her ability to navigate treacherous currents.
: The 24th ruler of Silla, King Jinheung, is elderly and dying. He wishes to pass the crown to his grandson, Prince Baekjeong, and instructs his powerful Royal Consort, Lady Mishil , to leave the court and enter a Buddhist monastery. the great queen seondeok ep 1
: King Jinheung, the powerful ruler of Silla, is on his deathbed. He leaves a secret will instructing his successor to protect the kingdom from the ambitious Lady Mishil . From the infant floating down the river to
Title card: THE GREAT QUEEN SEONDEOK
The climax of the episode revolves around the birth of the twin sisters, Deokman (the future Queen Seondeok) and Cheonmyeong. To save the crown and his daughters' lives, King Jinpyeong is forced to make a gut-wrenching choice. He wishes to pass the crown to his
, and the chilling prophecy that will eventually lead to her downfall The Final Breath of King Jinheung The series opens during the final days of King Jinheung