8.1/1057 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2024
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.
Director: Cho Nam-guk
Writer: Kim Seon-deok
8.2/1048 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2024
After facing Yi In in a game of baduk, Kang Hee-soo develops feelings for him. Meanwhile, Yi Seon grows increasingly ill, creating a succession crisis.
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9.0/1044 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2024
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.
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9.0/1043 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2024
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.
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8.9/1039 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2024
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.
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8.9/1038 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2024
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.
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9.1/1043 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2024
Yi In begins to suspect a suspicious relationship between Myung-ha and Hee-soo. Later, Hee-soo joins the Grand Prince on a royal trip with the King.
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9.5/1060 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/9/2024
After rumors of Yi In's affection toward Hee-soo spread like wildfire, the palace arranges a royal night of intimacy for him — despite true feelings.
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8.6/1041 votes#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2024
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8.7/1042 votes#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2024
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9.1/1039 votes#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2024
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9.2/1039 votes#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/18/2024
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8.8/1033 votes#13 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2024
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8.7/1032 votes#14 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2024
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8.9/1031 votes#15 - Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2024
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8.6/1034 votes#16 - Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2024
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The Best Episodes of Captivating the King Season 1
Every episode of Captivating the King Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Captivating the King Season 1!
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:tvN
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Captivating the King" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Cho Nam-guk and written by Kim Seon-deok, it aired on 1/21/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".