TV series
The Great Queen Seondeok
2009, Korean, on MBC.
Can an exiled princess overcome an evil nemesis to claim her rightful place on the throne?
A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns disguised as a man, joining an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction threatening the throne.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 62
- Episode length
- 64 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Queen Seondeok
The Great Queen Seondeok is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in India.
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KocowaAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E62: Episode 62
Aired 22 December 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee Yo-wonPrincess Deokman · 62 ep
- Nam Ji-hyunyoung Princess Deokman · 62 ep
- Kim Nam-gilBidam · 62 ep
- Go Hyun-jungLady Mishil · 62 ep
- Uhm Tae-woongKim Yushin · 62 ep
- Lee Hyun-wooyoung Kim Yushin · 62 ep
- Park Ye-jinPrincess Cheonmyeong · 62 ep
- Shin Sae-kyeongYoung Princess Cheonmyeong · 62 ep
- Yoo Seung-hoKim Chunchu · 62 ep
- QriYoung Mo · 62 ep
- Park Eun-binPrincess Boryang · 62 ep
- Jeon No-minSeolwon · 62 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 May 2009
- Last aired
- 22 December 2009
- Network
- MBC
- Original title
- 선덕여왕
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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The Great Queen Seondeok: quick answers
Is The Great Queen Seondeok worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Great Queen Seondeok are there?
The Great Queen Seondeok has 1 season and 62 episodes, about 64 minutes each.
Is The Great Queen Seondeok finished?
Yes. The Great Queen Seondeok ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Great Queen Seondeok on?
The Great Queen Seondeok is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Great Queen Seondeok parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Great Queen Seondeok yet.
What shows are like The Great Queen Seondeok?
If you liked The Great Queen Seondeok, try The Hollow Crown, Empress Ki, The Last Kingdom.