Mr. Sunshine

Season 1

2018 · 24 episodes · 30h 11m in all · 8.9/10

A young boy who ends up in the US after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   7 Jul 2018 · 73 min · 7.2/10

   Joseon stands firm against U.S. incursion. Yu-jin survives in America — as Eugene. Ae-sin knows that great change is afoot with global ramifications.

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   2. Episode 2

   8 Jul 2018 · 70 min · 9.0/10

   The empress has been murdered: For Ae-sin, words are useless against rapacious foreign powers; she’ll take up arms instead. Eugene gets a new post.

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   3. Episode 3

   14 Jul 2018 · 68 min · 7.5/10

   In an age of imported coffee and fashions, Ae-sin prefers her German gun, but wonders what the English word “love” means and whether Eugene is a friend.

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   4. Episode 4

   15 Jul 2018 · 68 min · 9.0/10

   Suspicions run deep as U.S. troops lose a gun on a train. Ae-sin shows Dong-mae compassion, Hui-seong returns to Joseon, and Eugene considers revenge.

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   5. Episode 5

   21 Jul 2018 · 73 min · 8.0/10

   Ae-sin meets Hui-seong for coffee at the hotel. Eugene deals with Japanese troops at the U.S. legation, and wants to know why Ae-sin defends Joseon.

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   6. Episode 6

   22 Jul 2018 · 69 min · 9.0/10

   Ae-sin gets a new mission. Eugene, Dong-mae and Hui-seong have something in common. Eugene delves into his past, and finally gives Ae-sin his answer.

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   7. Episode 7

   28 Jul 2018 · 73 min · 9.0/10

   Ae-sin learns love’s real meaning and crushes a thug. Emperor Gojong asserts Joseon’s authority. Eugene reveals his Korean name to Ae-sin.

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   8. Episode 8

   29 Jul 2018 · 68 min · 9.0/10

   Despite being advised to lay low as a noble lady, Ae-sin undertakes a dangerous operation. Eugene makes a surprising move and Hui-seong probes his past.

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   9. Episode 9

   4 Aug 2018 · 73 min · 9.0/10

   Eugene wants to know why Ae-sin can’t pull back, but her path is with the Righteous Army. Hui-seong disagrees with Ae-sin and offers an alternative.

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    10. Episode 10

    5 Aug 2018 · 74 min · 9.0/10

    The emperor seeks Eugene’s aid. Hui-seong visits the tailor. Ae-sin feels conflicted after hearing Eugene’s story, but later sees him on a snowy night.

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    11. Episode 11

    11 Aug 2018 · 74 min · 9.0/10

    Ae-sin apologizes to Eugene, but he hopes that she’ll keep fighting for her Joseon. Hui-seong takes a streetcar ride with Ae-sin and proposes a plan.

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    12. Episode 12

    12 Aug 2018 · 74 min · 9.5/10

    Reaffirming her commitment, Ae-sin stands by her decision and settles on an unforeseen pact over castella cake. Eugene investigates an old photograph.

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    13. Episode 13

    18 Aug 2018 · 79 min · 9.5/10

    Ae-sin and Eugene take a ride out to the sea. A nefarious traitor shows great interest in Hui-seong and Eugene. Lord Go Sa-hong meets with Hui-seong.

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    14. Episode 14

    19 Aug 2018 · 74 min · 9.0/10

    Eugene gets devastating news, Dong-mae is apprehended, Ae-sin asks Hina for help and Hui-seong comes to the rescue when Eugene finds himself cornered.

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    15. Episode 15

    25 Aug 2018 · 78 min · 9.0/10

    A disquieting sight vexes Emperor Gojong. Ae-sin defies Lord Go, Eugene refuses to forgive, and Hui-seong visits the Go family estate.

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    16. Episode 16

    26 Aug 2018 · 77 min · 9.0/10

    Hui-seong starts a newspaper and makes a personal sacrifice. Lord Go marshals support, Ae-sin imagines a different life, and Eugene goes to the palace.

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    17. Episode 17

    1 Sept 2018 · 76 min · 9.0/10

    After giving up that which means the most to him, Hui-seong gets a friend a gift. Lord Go leads an urgent appeal, and Ae-sin faces Japanese troops.

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    18. Episode 18

    2 Sept 2018 · 77 min · 9.0/10

    Eugene contends with a viperous imperialist. Seeing Lord Go’s incarceration, Hui-seong publishes a special edition. Ae-sin snubs a Japanese official.

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    19. Episode 19

    8 Sept 2018 · 77 min · 9.0/10

    Lady Ae-sin loses a part of herself. Lord Go counters mounting imperialist schemes, Hui-seong avenges Ae-sin and Emperor Gojong strikes down a snake.

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    20. Episode 20

    9 Sept 2018 · 81 min · 9.0/10

    The Righteous Army retaliates against Japanese troops and Ae-sin seeks justice. War breaks out in Joseon -- and Eugene gets orders to return to the U.S.

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    21. Episode 21

    15 Sept 2018 · 76 min · 9.0/10

    Called an American imperialist, Eugene later asks Ae-sin why she persists in a futile cause. Hui-seong helps Ae-sin out of a bind. An ally joins Ae-sin.

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    22. Episode 22

    16 Sept 2018 · 81 min · 9.0/10

    Emperor Gojong tries to shield the nation but is thrust into an impasse. Finding herself behind the eight ball, Ae-sin concedes that words have power.

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    23. Episode 23

    29 Sept 2018 · 81 min · 9.0/10

    Seeing the explosion, Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene fear the worst. The world’s indifference dismays Emperor Gojong, but Joseon’s defiance gets bolder.

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    24. Episode 24

    30 Sept 2018 · 97 min · 9.0/10

    Joseon remains steadfast. The Righteous Army perseveres on its course. Ae-sin keeps her flame ablaze, while Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene try to help.