The WORST episodes of The King: Eternal Monarch

Every episode of The King: Eternal Monarch ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The King: Eternal Monarch!

A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.

Last Updated: 12/16/2024Network: SBSStatus: Ended
Episode 1
star
7.86
109 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2020

Lee Gon mourns the tragic death of his father. Lee Lim goes on the run — and finds escape when he comes across a door to a parallel universe.

Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 2
star
7.92
90 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2020

Gon insists he is an emperor from another world. An incredulous Jeong Tae-eul takes him to the police station, where he sees a familiar face.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 8
star
7.97
62 votes

#3 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2020

In Corea, Luna is set free. In Korea, Gon and Yeong run into a man who recognizes them, and Sin-jae experiences childhood flashbacks.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 3
star
7.97
76 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2020

Though Tae-eul finds Gon's story difficult to believe, some things about him are completely inexplicable. At work, she gets busy with a murder case.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 9
star
8.02
58 votes

#5 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2020

Gon draws closer to tracking down Lim, and asks Jo Eun-sup to trade places with Yeong. Mail from an unknown sender bothers Koo Seo-ryeong.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 5
star
8.13
71 votes

#6 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2020

Being introduced to Gon's world is a lot to process for Tae-eul, who's taken to the palace. A disgruntled Jo Yeong keeps an eye on her.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 7
star
8.13
63 votes

#7 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2020

Gon brings Yeong along on his trip back to Tae-eul. He has a favor to ask of her, while she's found something troubling to share with him.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 12
star
8.16
55 votes

#8 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/23/2020

Frightening circumstances land Tae-eul back in Gon's arms. When Yeong runs into a woman who looks strikingly familiar, he follows her.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 10
star
8.18
57 votes

#9 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2020

On Lunar New Year, Gon and Lim come face-to-face in a public standoff. Tae-eul opens up to Sin-jae about the other world and her ongoing case.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 15
star
8.24
55 votes

#10 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/6/2020

Lim plots his next meeting with Gon. Understanding there's only one thing he can do to right wrongs, Gon comes to a heart-wrenching decision.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 13
star
8.28
54 votes

#11 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2020

Knowing Seo-ryeong is up to no good, Gon throws her in a tight spot. Upon returning to her world, Tae-eul realizes Luna is there, too.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 6
star
8.31
68 votes

#12 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2020

A potential military conflict threatens the kingdom. Gon promises Tae-eul he will return to her, and steps forward to take care of the situation.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 4
star
8.32
74 votes

#13 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2020

When Tae-eul loses her police badge, she can't help but think about Gon. Meanwhile, Kang Sin-jae has had it with his mother's bad habits.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 16
star
8.39
64 votes

#14 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/12/2020

A final attempt to put a stop to Lim's ambitions comes with profound consequences. Gon travels far and wide in search of Tae-eul.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 14
star
8.40
52 votes

#15 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/5/2020

Gon and Tae-eul are separated when he sets out to fulfill what's been his fate all along. Sin-jae makes a startling discovery.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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Episode 11
star
8.61
57 votes

#16 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/22/2020

A compelling offer finds its way to Luna. Gon's investigation into a devastating murder leads him to an old traitor and a clearer idea of Lim's schemes.

Directors: Yoo Je-won
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
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