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The Best Episodes of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1

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A story of a 25-year-old Go Hajin who is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She then wakes up in the body of Lady Hae Soo and finds herself amongst the ruling princes

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 11 - Begging for Forgiveness
    9.0/10(276 votes)

    S1:E11

    Hajin is placed under arrest for poisoning So, and Wook must prove her innocence before it is too late.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 8 - The Ritual Ceremony
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    S1:E8

    Hajin discovers the real reason Court Lady Oh Sooyeon is so strict with her. A rain ritual is planned to help end the drought.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 10 - The Proposal
    8.8/10(237 votes)

    S1:E10

    Wook begins to feel threatened by So's relationship with "Soo". News of the Crown Prince's family causes trouble for him within the palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 20 - The Letters
    8.8/10(231 votes)

    S1:E20

    Hajin leaves the palace to live with Jeong, but her condition worsens. Will she and So reunite before it's too late?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 14 - Opening Up
    8.7/10(202 votes)

    S1:E14

    So must make a sacrifice for the sake of the king and his daughter. The princes are stunned to reunite with a familiar face.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 4 - Staying in Songak
    8.6/10(226 votes)

    S1:E4

    Lady Hae Myeong feels as though she has not fulfilled her duties as a wife to Wook. Hajin begins to better understand So.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 13 - The Rebellion
    8.6/10(192 votes)

    S1:E13

    The king sends Hajin on an imperative mission, but to succeed, she must learn who she can and cannot trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 16 - A Test
    8.6/10(198 votes)

    S1:E16

    Eun and Park Soondeok try to escape the Damiwon. So decides that he must become King of Goryeo, which means he must make sacrifices.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 2 - So's Real Face
    8.5/10(255 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hajin's feisty behavior gets her into trouble with 10th Prince Wang Eun, as well as the mysterious and dangerous So. The spiritual ritual ceremony arrives.

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  10. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 6 - Hae-soo Cut Her Wrist
    8.5/10(217 votes)

    S1:E6

    Hajin is informed that she will be getting married. She is reluctant, but her betrothed is a man whose grasp is difficult to escape.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 7 - A Court Lady in Damiwon
    8.5/10(214 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hajin's new life as a court lady presents more challenges than expected. The palace celebrates Eun's birthday.

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  12. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 9 - He Is King Gwangjong
    8.5/10(213 votes)

    S1:E9

    Hajin realizes which prince will become King Gwangjong and wonders if she can change the future. A royal marriage is determined.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 12 - Assassinate the King
    8.5/10(207 votes)

    S1:E12

    Hajin is demoted to a water maid while So is sent away to Later Jin. One year later, the peace gathering approaches.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 15 - Looking for Eun and His Wife
    8.4/10(202 votes)

    S1:E15

    King Jeongjong sends So after Eun for "plotting treason," and Hajin is again unsure of who she can trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 18 - The Empress
    8.4/10(194 votes)

    S1:E18

    So is pressured to marry Yeonhwa. Queen Yoo falls ill upon hearing that 14th Prince Wang Jeong is being punished.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 3 - The One Behind
    8.3/10(233 votes)

    S1:E3

    So and 8th Prince Wang Wook realize something troubling in the forest. Hajin tries to more convincingly assume her new identity.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 5 - The First Time I Met You
    8.3/10(223 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hajin tries to push aside her feelings for Wook, while Lady Hae tries to push the two closer together. So adjusts to his new life in the palace, though not everyone is delighted by his presence.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 19 - Leaving the Palace
    8.2/10(199 votes)

    S1:E19

    13th Prince Wang Baeka is chosen to lead soldiers in pacifying the slaves of Hubaekje. Jeong reveals to So his plan to marry Hajin and take her away from the palace.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 1 - Traveling Back to Goryeo
    8.1/10(301 votes)

    S1:E1

    After seemingly drowning in the present day, Go Hajin wakes up in the Goryeo era, assuming the body of Lady Hae Soo. The princes of the palace nervously await the return of their brother, 4th Prince Wang So.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Scarlet Heart: Ryeo Season 1 Episode 17 - Goryeo's 3rd King
    8.1/10(189 votes)

    S1:E17

    3rd Prince Wang Yo's mental and physical health continue to dwindle, and So takes advantage. Princess Hwangbo Yeonhwa and Queen Hwangbo come up with a new plan for the future of their family.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Begging for Forgiveness" is the best rated episode of "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 276 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ritual Ceremony".