The Great Queen Seondeok (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, The Great Queen Seondeok is a drama and history series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Great Queen Seondeok stars Lee Yo-won as Princess Deokman, Nam Ji-hyun as young Princess Deokman, Kim Nam-gil as Bidam and Go Hyun-jung as Lady Mishil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Great Queen Seondeok has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Queen Seondeok page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Queen Seondeok tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)?
- In US, The Great Queen Seondeok is available to stream on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Queen Seondeok worth watching?
- The Great Queen Seondeok holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Queen Seondeok?
- The Great Queen Seondeok stars Lee Yo-won, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Nam-gil, Go Hyun-jung and Uhm Tae-woong.
- When was The Great Queen Seondeok released?
- The Great Queen Seondeok was released in 2009.